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RECAP: Fireball Illuminates Nights Sky Across Western Japan

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, briefly illuminating the sky and surprising residents. Authorities said observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 p.m., when the light was seen.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies

A fireball was spotted across Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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MOTORI - Auto Storiche - 1000Miglia - Punzonatura e Presentazione Vetture

MOTORI - Auto Storiche - 1000Miglia - Punzonatura e Presentazione Vetture

Takashi Watanabe and Shuzo Kita attends during the punching of 1000 Miglia Historical Race in Brescia, Italy on June 16, 2025 during 1000Miglia - Punzonatura e Presentazione Vetture, Historical Motors in Brescia, Italy, June 16 2025

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Premiere Of Lionsgate's Mob Cops - LA

Premiere Of Lionsgate's Mob Cops - LA

Corinne Pan-Kita arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'Mob Cops' held at the Harmony Gold Theater on April 23, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premiere Of Lionsgate's Mob Cops - LA

Premiere Of Lionsgate's Mob Cops - LA

Corinne Pan-Kita arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'Mob Cops' held at the Harmony Gold Theater on April 23, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premiere Of Lionsgate's Mob Cops - LA

Premiere Of Lionsgate's Mob Cops - LA

Corinne Pan-Kita arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's 'Mob Cops' held at the Harmony Gold Theater on April 23, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Darren Dzienciols Haunted Hotel Halloween Party - LA

Darren Dzienciols Haunted Hotel Halloween Party - LA

Corinne Pan-Kita arrives at Darren Dzienciol's Haunted Hotel Halloween Party 2024 presented by UTOPIA and Casa Azul Organic Tequila held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on November 1, 2024 in Century City, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.(Kyodo)

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CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Morgan Evans and Kita Alexander arrive at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Morgan Evans and Kita Alexander arrive at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala 2024 - LA

Kita Alexander arrives at the 21st Annual G'Day USA (American Australian Association) Arts Gala 2024 held at the Skirball Cultural Center on February 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Morgan Evans, Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Morgan Evans, Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Morgan Evans, Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Morgan Evans, Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala - LA

Morgan Evans, Kita Alexander, At The 21st Annual G'Day USA Arts Gala at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on February 1 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230927) -- NINGBO, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medallist Singapore's Max Maeder poses with silver medallist China's Zhang Haoran and bronze medallist Thailand's Joseph Jonathan Weston during the medal ceremony for the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sailers compete during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sailers compete during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jeseph Jonathan Weston of Thailand (1st L) competes during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Haoran of China competes during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sailers compete during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jeseph Jonathan Weston of Thailand competes during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Miyoshi Rune of Japan competes during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Haoran (L) of China and Jeseph Jonathan Weston of Thailand compete during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-NINGBO-ASIAN GAMES-SAILING (CN)

(230923) -- NINGBO, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maeder Max of Singapore competes during the Men's Kite-IKA Formula Kita Race at the 19th Asian Games in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230825) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Ribbon Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230825) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Clubs Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230825) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Clubs Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230825) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Ribbon Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230825) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Ribbon Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230825) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Ribbon Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230824) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Ball Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 23, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230824) -- VALENCIA, Aug. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kita Mirano of Japan competes during the Individual Hoop Qualification at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, Aug. 23, 2023. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

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La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes

La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes

Aerial view of the La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France, on October 30, 2018. President of FC Nantes, Waldemar Kita wants to build a new stadium at YellowPark, while his opponents are renovating the current stadium. Photo by V Joncheray/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes

La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes

Aerial view of the La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France, on October 30, 2018. President of FC Nantes, Waldemar Kita wants to build a new stadium at YellowPark, while his opponents are renovating the current stadium. Photo by V Joncheray/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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