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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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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands

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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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Local Resident Airlifted by Helicopter Amid Record Flooding Hits Taree, NSW

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. This video captures the dramatic moment a local resident is airlifted to safety by helicopter in Taree.

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Japan-U.S. joint anti-disaster drill in Okinawa

Japan-U.S. joint anti-disaster drill in Okinawa

Japanese firefighters and U.S. Navy personnel conduct a joint emergency drill at the U.S. White Beach Naval Facility in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Uruma, southern Japan, on Feb. 7, 2025, under the scenario of a Navy helicopter crashing outside the U.S. base, injuring many local residents.

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Japan-U.S. joint anti-disaster drill in Okinawa

Japan-U.S. joint anti-disaster drill in Okinawa

Japanese firefighters and U.S. Navy personnel conduct a joint emergency drill at the U.S. White Beach Naval Facility in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Uruma, southern Japan, on Feb. 7, 2025, under the scenario of a Navy helicopter crashing outside the U.S. base, injuring many local residents.

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Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Rescuers evacuate flood-affected residents at Xinhua Village of Zhongyuan Town, Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, October 30, 2024. Typhoon Trami, the 20th typhoon this year, has brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Hainan since October 28, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate. Local authorities of Qionghai, one of the worst-hit areas, have initiated Class-I countermeasures as multiple villages along the Wanquan River basin in Qionghai City were flooded due to torrential rainfall over recent days. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Rescuers evacuate flood-affected residents at Mocun Village of Boao Town, Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, October 30, 2024. Typhoon Trami, the 20th typhoon this year, has brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Hainan since October 28, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate. Local authorities of Qionghai, one of the worst-hit areas, have initiated Class-I countermeasures as multiple villages along the Wanquan River basin in Qionghai City were flooded due to torrential rainfall over recent days. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Rescuers evacuate flood-affected residents at Mocun Village of Boao Town, Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, October 30, 2024. Typhoon Trami, the 20th typhoon this year, has brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Hainan since October 28, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate. Local authorities of Qionghai, one of the worst-hit areas, have initiated Class-I countermeasures as multiple villages along the Wanquan River basin in Qionghai City were flooded due to torrential rainfall over recent days. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Rescuers evacuate flood-affected residents at Mocun Village of Boao Town, Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, October 30, 2024. Typhoon Trami, the 20th typhoon this year, has brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Hainan since October 28, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate. Local authorities of Qionghai, one of the worst-hit areas, have initiated Class-I countermeasures as multiple villages along the Wanquan River basin in Qionghai City were flooded due to torrential rainfall over recent days. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Hainan Flood Evacuation - China

Rescuers evacuate flood-affected residents at Mocun Village of Boao Town, Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, October 30, 2024. Typhoon Trami, the 20th typhoon this year, has brought heavy rainfall to many parts of Hainan since October 28, forcing over 40,000 people to evacuate. Local authorities of Qionghai, one of the worst-hit areas, have initiated Class-I countermeasures as multiple villages along the Wanquan River basin in Qionghai City were flooded due to torrential rainfall over recent days. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers and police relocate residents at Shuangfeng County of Loudi City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Nai Jihui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police relocate residents at Shuangfeng County of Loudi City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Nai Jihui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers and police relocate residents at Shuangfeng County of Loudi City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Nai Jihui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows rescuers relocating residents at Jingtang Village of Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Li Ke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers relocate residents at Jingtang Village of Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Li Ke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers relocate residents at Jingtang Village of Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Li Ke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers relocate residents at Jingtang Village of Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Li Ke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

#CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESCUE(CN)

(240728) -- CHANGSHA, July 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows rescuers relocating residents at Jingtang Village of Zixing City, central China's Hunan Province. The residual winds from Typhoon Gaemi continue to bring heavy rains to many places in Hunan Province, and local authorities are actively carrying out rescue and relief work. (Photo by Li Ke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents Li Wensheng (R) and Song Shuixiu make dinner in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents Ye Gaoshui and Ye Mingxiu watch a performance of Huangmei opera on TV at home in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 show residents waiting for evacuation at a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaobang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 show residents waiting for evacuation at a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- LONGYAN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers help flood-affected residents transfer properties in Wuping County of Longyan City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 20, 2024. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- GUILIN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers help local residents evacuate from a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2024. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaobang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- LONGYAN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Firefighters provide clean water for flood-affected residents in Wuping County of Longyan City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 20, 2024. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- LONGYAN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers help flood-affected residents transfer properties in Wuping County of Longyan City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 20, 2024. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- LONGYAN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters provide clean water for flood-affected residents in Wuping County of Longyan City, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 20, 2024. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- GUILIN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows rescuers helping local residents evacuate from a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- GUILIN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 shows rescuers helping local residents evacuate from a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- GUILIN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers help local residents evacuate from a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2024. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HEAVY RAINFALL-FLOOD-RESCUE (CN)

(240620) -- GUILIN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2024 show residents waiting for evacuation at a flooded road in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Heavy rainfall has pelted many areas in southern China since June 9, prompting local authorities to beef up flood control and rescue measures to reduce disaster damage. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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Heavy downpours lash south China's Guangxi

STORY: Heavy rain hit S China's Guangxi SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:23 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood-hit area in Nanning, China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Heavy rain has battered multiple cities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region this weekend, causing severe waterlogging of streets and traffic disruptions, local authorities said on Sunday. Some of these authorities had to implement a variety of safety initiatives to protect residents against the floods. In the period from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, the northern, central and coastal areas of this region saw heavy rain, with the cities of Qinzhou, Fangchenggang and Nanning experiencing torrential downpours. Local meteorological authorities in Guangxi issued a red alert for extreme rainfall early on Sunday morning, with many residents and vehicles stranded in waist-deep water in Nanning, the regional capital. Over 30 pa

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Hong Kong holds firework show to celebrate Labor Day

STORY: Hong Kong holds firework show to celebrate Labor Day SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fireworks STORYLINE: Tourists swarmed Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor on Wednesday night to enjoy a firework show at sea as one of the first highlights of this Labor Day holiday. Starting at 8 p.m. local time (1200 GMT), the 10-minute display blended in with the night view of the Victoria Harbor and is accompanied by a light and music show. The gold-toned fireworks were set off from a boat 130 meters offshore. Despite the on-and-off drizzles throughout the day, many tourists and Hong Kong residents had arrived three hours prior to the show to find the perfect viewing spot. The Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government estimates that passenger arrivals and departures will total 5.9 million from Tuesday to Sunday, among which over 800,000 trips are made by tourists from the C

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240424) -- BEIJING, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at Jiangwan Town of Shaoguan City, south China's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents, with 25,800 people being urgently resettled. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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Spain's Barcelona celebrates day of books, love

STORY: Spain's Barcelona celebrates day of books, love SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): LUCIA LEANDRO, Bookstall manager 3. various of visitors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): IVAN FERNANDEZ, Barcelona resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): SONIA DEL CAMPO, Writer STORYLINE: On Tuesday, thousands of people flocked to the streets of Barcelona for a local festival that celebrates reading and love. Local residents and visitors from around the world strolled in the spring sunshine, browsing the many book and rose stalls set up for the traditional feast day of Saint George (Sant Jordi in Catalan). The celebration has its origins in the legend of Saint George, a Roman knight who, it is said, saved a princess from the clutches of a dragon from whose blood a red rosebush sprouted. The custom of exchanging roses and books was born about six centuries ago in Catalonia,

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240422) -- GUANGZHOU, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at Jiangwan Town of Shaoguan City, south China's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents, with 25,800 people being urgently resettled. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240422) -- YINGDE, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers are on their way to deliver food to people affected by the heavy rainfall in Lianjiangkou Town, Yingde City of south China's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents, with 25,800 people being urgently resettled. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240422) -- GUANGZHOU, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at Jiangwan Town of Shaoguan City, south China's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents, with 25,800 people being urgently resettled. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240422) -- YINGDE, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers deliver food to people affected by the heavy rainfall in Lianjiangkou Town, Yingde City of south China's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents, with 25,800 people being urgently resettled. (Xinhua/Huang Guobao)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-HEAVY RAINFALL-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240422) -- GUANGZHOU, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at Jiangwan Town of Shaoguan City, south China's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday. Guangdong has so far relocated some 110,000 residents, with 25,800 people being urgently resettled. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 6

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 5

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 4

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot on April 2 at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 2

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 3

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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