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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Gaetane Thiney during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Gaetane Thiney during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney during the 31th edition of the UNFP (French National Professional Football players Union) trophy ceremony, on May 28, 2023 in Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Brahim ASLOUM ( former boxe olympic champion ) Gaetane THINEY ( international football palyer) attending the Grand Prix d'Amerique Photocall horse race on January 2§, 2020 at the Vincennes Hippodrome near Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic BARATOUX/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane THINEY ( international football palyer) attending the Grand Prix d'Amerique Photocall horse race on January 2§, 2020 at the Vincennes Hippodrome near Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic BARATOUX/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Gaetane THINEY (FRA), Julie ERTZ (USA) during the FIFA Women's World Cup France v USA 1/4 match at Parc Des Princes stadium on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. USA won 2-1. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic Baratoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Wendie Renard , Jerome Garces (Best Referee) Gaetane Thiney, attending the Rugby Night 2019, at the Olympia Theater, on November 25, 2019, Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic Baratoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney attending the Rugby Night 2019, at the Olympia Theater, on November 25, 2019, Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Loic Baratoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney arrives at the Centre National d'Entrainement (National training center) at Clairefontaine on April 1, 2019 near Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney of France in action during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group A match between France and Korea Republic at Parc des Princes on June 7, 2019 in Paris, France After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney of France reacts after losing to the United States in a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Parc des Princes stadium on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney during the women's friendly football match between France and USA at Oceane stadium in Le Havre, France, on January 19, 2019. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Paul rolland / Avenir Pictures / ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Kadidiatou Diani of France celebrates her goal with Gaetane Thiney of France during the Women's International Friendly match between France and Japan at Stade Abbe Deschamps on April 4, 2019 in Auxerre, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney of France reacts after losing to the United States in a quarterfinal match in the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 at Parc des Princes stadium on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Exclusif - Sylvain Armand et Gaetane Thiney assiste au Match de Football France-Irlande dans le salon Orange au Stade de France a St-Denis, France, le 28 Mai 2018. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney arrives at the Centre National d'Entrainement (National training center) at Clairefontaine on April 1, 2019 near Paris, France. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Women soccer player Gaetane Thiney and Sandrine Souberan attending French Tennis Open 2012 at Roland Garros arena in Paris, France on June 4, 2012. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Exclusif - Sylvain Armand, Gaetane Thiney et Remy Vercoutre assistent au Match de Football France-Bielorussie dans le salon Orange a St-Denis, France, le 10 Octobre 2017. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney attending the Gladiator II Paris Special Screening at the Pathe Palace in Paris, France on November 10, 2024. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Women soccer player Gaetane Thiney and Sandrine Souberan attending French Tennis Open 2012 at Roland Garros arena in Paris, France on June 4, 2012. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - Laure Boulleau and Gaetane Thiney attending the launch of the new game FIFA 2017 (also called FIFA 17) held at 'Cercle Cadet' in Paris, France, on September 26, 2016. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France's women soccer player Gaetane Thiney during a autographs session and press conference at Nike Store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on July 18, 2011 after the FIFA Women World Cup in Germany. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File Photo - French midfielder Gaetane Thiney poses in Nice, France, on April 01, 2013. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France's women soccer player Gaetane Thiney during a autographs session and press conference at Nike Store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, France on July 18, 2011 after the FIFA Women World Cup in Germany. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Thierry Plessis/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - France Women International Football Team with technical staff poses in Nice, France, on April 01, 2013. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - FCF Juvisy Essonne's Gaetane Thiney kicked the ball during the Women's French Cup soccer match, Olympique Lyonnais Vs FCF Juvisy Essonne at Robert Bobin Stadium in Bondoufle, France on June 02, 2012. Olympique Lyonnais won 3-0. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Stephane Allaman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows the assembly hall in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The chief Inocent Nayang Toukam is seated on his throne in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon, April 13, 2023. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows an aerial view of the main entrance to the Batoufam Chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows a house decorated with various traditional objects in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows a gathering drum placed before the assembly hall in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photos taken on April 13, 2023 shows carved wooden statuettes exhibited in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows carved wooden objects exhibited in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows a forge space in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CAMEROON-WEST REGION-CHIEFDOM-CULTURAL HERITAGE

(230506) -- WEST REGION (CAMEROON), May 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows a throne in the palace of Batoufam chiefdom, West region, Cameroon. Chiefdom is a common form of political organization in Cameroon in the past, which is generally composed of one or several villages or communities controlled by the chief. Today, the chiefdom has lost most of its traditional power, but the chief still has influence as a spiritual leader in the chiefdom. Batoufam chiefdom located in the West region of Cameroon was established at the end of the 16th century and is reigned now by the 14th chief. The palace of the chiefdom includes more than ten kinds of houses with different functions, such as bedroom, assembly hall, servant residence and garden. In 2012, some areas of the palace were transformed into museum and opened to public. (Xinhua/Kepseu)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NAPO COUNTY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230803) -- NAPO COUNTY, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combination of two aerial photos shows houses built with bricks and mortar in Shuinongtun on March 18, 2018 (above) and new houses constructed with concrete and steel in Shuinongtun on Oct. 16, 2020, in Napo County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guangxi started at the end of 2008 an infrastructure project in its border area to improve the life of local people. During the five years between 2008 and 2012, Guangxi had conducted 8,801 projects in the Napo border area, covering various aspects of people's daily life including transportation, education, water supply, house renovation and so on, benefiting over 77,000 people from 59 villages in six townships. With continuous efforts of local government and people, living conditions in border area of Guangxi have been improved fundamentally. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NAPO COUNTY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230803) -- NAPO COUNTY, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 5, 2009 shows the houses of local people in Shuinongtun of Napo County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guangxi started at the end of 2008 an infrastructure project in its border area to improve the life of local people. During the five years between 2008 and 2012, Guangxi had conducted 8,801 projects in the Napo border area, covering various aspects of people's daily life including transportation, education, water supply, house renovation and so on, benefiting over 77,000 people from 59 villages in six townships. With continuous efforts of local government and people, living conditions in border area of Guangxi have been improved fundamentally. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)