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U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

Japan Business Federation head Yoshinobu Tsutsui meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

Japan Business Federation head Yoshinobu Tsutsui meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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Switzerland: Rooftop Fire Erupts in Central Geneva

A large fire broke out in the roof of a building on Rue du Cendrier near the Pont de la Machine in central Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, July 30, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported and no forced evacuations were needed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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Switzerland: Rooftop Fire Erupts in Central Geneva 2

A large fire broke out in the roof of a building on Rue du Cendrier near the Pont de la Machine in central Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, July 30, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported and no forced evacuations were needed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Maxima Visits Jarige Job Foundation - Rotterdam

Queen Máxima pays a working visit to the Jarige Job Foundation in Rotterdam, Netherlands on January 15, 2026. In the Netherlands there are children who cannot celebrate their birthday because there is no money at home. The Jarige Job Foundation helps the parents of these children by providing a birthday box with everything needed for a real birthday, at home and at school. The box contains gifts, streamers and treats. Photo by ROBIN UTRECHT /ANP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Bus Catches Fire in Le Raincy

On Wednesday morning, December 10, a Route 602 bus caught fire at a bus stop in Le Raincy. The blaze led to a gas leak which needed the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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China: Clever Border Collie Tricks Owner to Steal Fried Rice

This is the hilarious moment a clever Border Collie tricked its owner to steal his fried rice in Tianjin, China. On June 3, 2025, the dog barked to distract its owner after finishing its business, making him think it needed cleanup. While the man stepped away, the mischievous pup ran to the table and began eating the freshly cooked egg fried rice. The owner later said the Border Collie ate all the rice and even tried the chili and garlic. He returned to find the dog still happily eating.

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Cheney Meets Reporters

Republican vice-presidential nominee Dick Cheney addresses reporters at a press conference in Washington, DC on November 27, 2000. Cheney said that Governor George W. Bush (Republican of Texas), declared the winner of the crucial Florida vote that he believes secured him the presidency, would raise private funds to pay for the space and equipment needed for the transition team. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nuclear Power Plants

FRANCE. LORRAINE. MOSELLE (57) CATTENOM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (ARCHIVES, 2003): THE REACTOR VESSEL COVER HAD MICRO-CRACKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED: A DELICATE OPERATION THAT WE FOLLOWED EXCLUSIVELY. FIRST STEP: THE NEW COVER ENTERS THE REACTOR BUILDING (OR BR, IN EDF JARGON) THROUGH THE EQUIPMENT AIRLOCK. WITH A DIAMETER OF 8 METRES, THIS AIRLOCK IS SEALED BY 164 ENORMOUS BOLTS. OPENING IT TAKES THREE HOURS OF WORK! Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nuclear Power Plants

FRANCE. LORRAINE. MOSELLE (57) CATTENOM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT (ARCHIVES, 2003): INTERIOR OF REACTOR BUILDING NO. 4. THE REACTOR VESSEL COVER HAD MICRO-CRACKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED: A DELICATE OPERATION THAT WE FOLLOWED EXCLUSIVELY. FIRST STEP: THE NEW COVER ENTERS THE REACTOR BUILDING (OR BR, IN EDF JARGON) THROUGH THE EQUIPMENT AIRLOCK. WITH A DIAMETER OF 8 METRES, THIS AIRLOCK IS SEALED BY 164 ENORMOUS BOLTS. OPENING IT TAKES THREE HOURS OF WORK! Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Buffaloes cross a flooded road during heavy rainfall in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Motorcyclists ride through a flooded street during heavy rain in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Pedestrians and vehicles navigate waterlogged streets during a heavy monsoon downpour in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Men push a cart through floodwaters during a monsoon downpour in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Buffaloes cross a flooded road during heavy rainfall in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Pedestrians and vehicles navigate waterlogged streets during a heavy monsoon downpour in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM