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Minor opposition Reiwa party head to retire from politics

Taro Yamamoto, head of minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 9, 2026, to announce he will retire from politics as well as step down as leader. The party said earlier he was fined and his driving license was suspended for 90 days for driving a rental car at about 150 kilometers per hour on an expressway with an 80-kph speed limit in October 2025.

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Minor opposition Reiwa party head to retire from politics

Taro Yamamoto, head of minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 9, 2026, to announce he will retire from politics as well as step down as leader. The party said earlier he was fined and his driving license was suspended for 90 days for driving a rental car at about 150 kilometers per hour on an expressway with an 80-kph speed limit in October 2025.

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Minor opposition Reiwa party head to retire from politics

Taro Yamamoto, head of minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 9, 2026, to announce he will retire from politics as well as step down as leader. The party said earlier he was fined and his driving license was suspended for 90 days for driving a rental car at about 150 kilometers per hour on an expressway with an 80-kph speed limit in October 2025.

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Minor opposition Reiwa party head to retire from politics

Taro Yamamoto, head of minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 9, 2026, to announce he will retire from politics as well as step down as leader. The party said earlier he was fined and his driving license was suspended for 90 days for driving a rental car at about 150 kilometers per hour on an expressway with an 80-kph speed limit in October 2025.

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Minor opposition Reiwa party head to retire from politics

Taro Yamamoto, head of minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 9, 2026, to announce he will retire from politics as well as step down as leader. The party said earlier he was fined and his driving license was suspended for 90 days for driving a rental car at about 150 kilometers per hour on an expressway with an 80-kph speed limit in October 2025.

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Spain: Flash Floods Turn Streets Into Rivers Across La Rioja Region

Severe storms triggered flash flooding across Spain's La Rioja region on Sunday, turning streets into rivers and prompting authorities to activate emergency protocols as torrential rain overwhelmed drainage systems. The town of Haro was hit particularly hard, recording nearly 55 liters of rain per square meter in under an hour, flooding garages and businesses and submerging vehicles.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations 2

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Severe Storm Turns Green Bay, Wisconsin Streets into Rivers

A severe storm struck Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 24, dumping more than 2 inches of rain and hail in under an hour, turning streets into rivers.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic 2

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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China: Rare Mirage Creates Floating Cityscape Above Sea off Hebei Coast

On April 29, 2026, a rare mirage was spotted above the sea off Aranya Gold Coast in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, creating the illusion of a floating cityscape on the horizon. According to a witness, the spectacle lasted over an hour and drew crowds of onlookers to the beach.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Temple Theatre in Downtown Tacoma, Washington

A fire broke out on Tuesday, May 12, at the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Tacoma, Washington, sending a thick plume of black smoke visible across the city. Firefighters brought it under control within an hour. No injuries were reported.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations 2

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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US: RDU Airport Terminal 1 Evacuated After Anonymous Threat

Terminal 1 of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) was evacuated just before 4:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, following an anonymous threat. Hundreds of passengers waited outside for about an hour before receiving the all-clear around 6 a.m. The rest of the airport remained operational throughout the incident.

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US: Hundreds of Texas High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE 3

Hundreds of students from several high schools walked out in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, February 2 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching to the Pflugerville Justice Center. They carried signs, chanted, and gathered for over an hour before dispersing as law enforcement arrived.

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US: Hundreds of Texas High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE 2

Hundreds of students from several high schools walked out in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, February 2 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching to the Pflugerville Justice Center. They carried signs, chanted, and gathered for over an hour before dispersing as law enforcement arrived.

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US: Hundreds of Texas High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE

Hundreds of students from several high schools walked out in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, February 2 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching to the Pflugerville Justice Center. They carried signs, chanted, and gathered for over an hour before dispersing as law enforcement arrived.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro attends a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 9

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 8

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 6

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 7

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a view of the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a bullet train pulling into the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle driving out from the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Hejing County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows vehicles waiting to pass a toll station for the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle driving out from the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle driving out from the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows the exit of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

Workers are busy at a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province, December 23, 2025. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

Workers are busy at a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province, December 23, 2025. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

Workers are busy at a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province, December 23, 2025. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

Workers are busy at a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province, December 23, 2025. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of The Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a construction site of the Shijiazhuang-Xiong'an Intercity Railway in north China's Hebei Province. The railway, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, has been under construction in an orderly manner. Photo by Xinhua/Mu Yu/ABACAPRESS.COM