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Tokyo SkyTree reopens after elevator halt

Staff members of Tokyo SkyTree tower announce the reopening of its observation deck to visitors on Feb. 26, 2026, after a three-day suspension due to an elevator malfunction. Twenty visitors were trapped for more than five hours starting on the night of Feb. 22 when an elevator stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

An emergency vehicle is seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Emergency vehicles are seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains on the Poyo ravine as it passes through Picanya and Paiporta, on December 29, 2025, in Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, in Carcaixent accumulated about 191 liters per square meter, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Jorge Gil / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person talks to a local police officer after the effects of the rains in the ravine area in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

Several people work after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Pref.

Photo taken in the early hours of Nov. 26, 2025, shows a giant Ferris wheel at the Expocity shopping mall and movie multiplex in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. About 20 people were rescued from the 123-meter-tall structure in the early hours of Nov. 26, after it stopped moving following a lightning strike in the late afternoon of Nov. 25.

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20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Pref.

People are wrapped in blankets after firefighters rescued them from a giant Ferris wheel at the Expocity shopping mall and movie multiplex in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, in the early hours of Nov. 26, 2025. About 20 people were trapped inside the 123-meter-tall structure when it stopped moving in the late afternoon of Nov. 25 following a lightning strike.

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20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Pref.

A crane carrying a firefighter approaches a giant Ferris wheel gondola to rescue people inside it at the Expocity shopping mall and movie multiplex in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, in the early hours of Nov. 26, 2025. About 20 people were rescued after the 123-meter-tall structure stopped moving in the late afternoon of Nov. 25 following a lightning strike.

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[Breaking News]Largest interactive fountain array

OSAKA, Japan, April 8 Kyodo - Video taken on April 7, 2025, shows a water fountain array to be used in a water show planned at the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka, recognized as the world's largest interactive fountain feature by Guinness World Records. About 300 fountains set up in the 2,179.32-square-meter area will change their flow in accordance with visitors' gestures. (Kyodo)

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Largest interactive fountain array

Photo taken on April 7, 2025, shows a water fountain array to be used in a water show planned at the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka, recognized as the world's largest interactive fountain feature by Guinness World Records. About 300 fountains set up in the 2,179.32-square-meter area will change their flow in accordance with visitors' gestures.

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Largest interactive fountain array

Photo taken on April 7, 2025, shows a water fountain array to be used in a water show planned at the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka, recognized as the world's largest interactive fountain feature by Guinness World Records. About 300 fountains set up in the 2,179.32-square-meter area will change their flow in accordance with visitors' gestures.

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Submarine Raigei delivered to MSDF

Photo taken on March 6, 2025, shows the submarine Raigei following a ceremony marking its delivery to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at a shipyard of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. in Kobe, western Japan. The 84-meter submarine weighing about 3,000 tons will be deployed at the MSDF's base in Kure in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima.

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Submarine Raigei delivered to MSDF

Photo taken on March 6, 2025, shows the submarine Raigei following a ceremony marking its delivery to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at a shipyard of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. in Kobe, western Japan. The 84-meter submarine weighing about 3,000 tons will be deployed at the MSDF's base in Kure in the western Japan prefecture of Hiroshima.

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Japan: Strong Cold Front Dumps Heavy Snow On Hokkaido 2

A strong cold front continued to bring sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall to Hokkaido. More than one meter (about 40 inches) of snow was reported in the northern region on Friday, December 13.

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Japan: Strong Cold Front Dumps Heavy Snow On Hokkaido

A strong cold front continued to bring sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall to Hokkaido. More than one meter (about 40 inches) of snow was reported in the northern region on Friday, December 13.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2024. Zelkova trees lining a 450-meter street are lit up with about 450,000 LED lights, with about 1.6 million people expected to visit through Dec. 25.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2024. Zelkova trees lining a 450-meter street are lit up with about 450,000 LED lights, with about 1.6 million people expected to visit through Dec. 25.

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Giant Xmas tree in northern Japan

A 20-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with about 150,000 LED lights in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Giant Xmas tree in northern Japan

A 20-meter-tall Christmas tree is illuminated with about 150,000 LED lights in Hakodate on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 30, 2024.

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Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

People gather to take a look at a massive fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

A wildlife specialist measures a dead fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Tractors tow a dead fin whale away from the shoreline of Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fin Whale Washed Ashore At Torrance Beach - LA

Wildlife specialists try to determine the cause of death of a fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on August 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wildlife specialist measures a dead fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tractors tow a dead fin whale away from the shoreline of Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People gather to take a look at a massive fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES-DEAD FIN WHALE

(240812) -- LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wildlife specialists try to determine the cause of death of a fin whale washed ashore at Torrance Beach, Los Angeles County, California, the United States on Aug. 11, 2024. The 51-foot-long (about 15.5-meter-long) dead fin whale, washed ashore Saturday evening, died before rescuers could arrive. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A rescuer works at the site of a bridge collapse in Zhashui County in Shangluo City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 21, 2024. Rescuers have found the bodies of 15 victims in a highway bridge collapse in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said on Sunday evening. More than 20 vehicles plunged into the Jinqian River after a 40-meter section of the No. 2 Bridge in Yanping Village came down at about 8:40 p.m. Friday, following a flash flood triggered by a heavy rainstorm. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zou Jingyi)