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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

A forest firefighter tries to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several people try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

A forest firefighter tries to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

Several forest firefighters try to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire In Panton - Spain

A forest firefighter tries to extinguish the fire in Lornís, on September 18, 2025, in Pantón, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). An active forest fire in the Lugo municipality of Pantón, in the parish of Pombeiro, has forced to decree the level 2 emergency as a preventive measure due to the proximity of the fire to the population center of Lornís. The fire originated at 14.16 hours this Thursday and, according to the first estimates transferred by the Consellería do Medio Rural, burned an area of 20 hectares. At the moment, three technicians, nine agents, 12 brigades, 10 motor pumps, two shovels, eight helicopters and eight airplanes have been mobilized for its extinction. In addition, the Forest Fire Reinforcement Brigade (BRIF) of Tabuyo (León) has been activated from its base to collaborate. Photo by Carlos Castro/EuropaPress/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Stabilized After Affecting 70 Hectares in Lalin - Spain

Burned land, after stabilizing the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Lalín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered at 13.07 hours yesterday afternoon, July 16, in the parish of Maceira, was stabilized at 19.44 hours and the affected area amounts to 70 hectares. This has informed the Consellería do Medio Rural, which explains that, for its extinction, three technicians, nine agents, 15 brigades, 14 motor pumps, four shovels, seven helicopters and six aircraft were mobilized. Photo by Cesar Arxina/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano 2

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

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Philippines: Alert Level Remains 2 For Kanlaon Volcano

Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines recorded five ash eruptions and nine earthquakes in the past 24 hours. The alert level remained at 2 for "increasing unrest" as of December 4.

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

View of smoke in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages In Astorga - Spain

An airplane works in the area of the fire, on August 19, 2024, in Astorga, León, Castilla y León, Spain. The Junta de Castilla y León has raised to Level 2 of danger the fire in the municipality of Astorga, which is located near the town of Castrillo de los Polvazares for "possible risk to the population and goods other than those of a forestry nature". In the fire, which started at 16.10 hours on Monday, works a device consisting of nearly thirty means, among which are, a technician, three environmental agents, five helitransported brigades, including the reinforcement brigade Tabuyo, two ground crews, three fire engines, five bulldozers and nine aerial means. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A stewardess serves meal for passengers on the train G8388, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An performer in the costume of Monkey King presents souvenirs for passengers on the train G8388, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The train G8388 passes through the Dashengguan Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Photo by Chen Danchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The train G8388 enters Suzhou Railway Station in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Photo by Huang Yaobin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child poses for photos before boarding the train G8388 at Shanghai Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers of the train G8388 are seen on the platform at Shanghai Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Stewardesses perform for passengers on the train G8388, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A dancer in the costume of Monkey King performs for passengers of the train G8388 at Shanghai Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An performer in the costume of Monkey King presents souvenirs for passengers on the train G8388, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stewardesses perform for passengers on the train G8388, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A dancer in the costume of Monkey King performs for passengers of the train G8388 at Shanghai Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The train G8388 enters Suzhou Railway Station in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Photo by Huang Yaobin/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A stewardess serves meal for passengers on the train G8388, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child poses for photos before boarding the train G8388 at Shanghai Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The train G8388 passes through the Dashengguan Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Photo by Chen Danchi/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-YANGTZE RIVER DELTA-RAILWAY LOOP LINE-LAUNCHING (CN)

(240615) -- SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of the train G8388 are seen on the platform at Shanghai Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, June 15, 2024. The Yangtze River Delta, an economically vibrant region in China, on Saturday saw the operation of its first railway loop line, threading the metropolis of Shanghai with major cities in the regional cluster. Coded G8388, the first train service on the loop railway was launched from the Shanghai Railway Station at 10:27 a.m. Saturday. For a full loop, the train is scheduled to travel for eight hours and nine minutes on a track that extends more than 1,200 km. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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Visually impaired runners complete full marathon in SW China's Chongqing

STORY: Visually impaired runners complete full marathon in SW China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: March 24, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of runners competing in Chongqing marathon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU CHUN, Marathon runner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DENG HAOYUE, Marathon runner STORYLINE: Nine visually impaired runners completed their full marathon, accompanied by volunteer runners in southwest China's Chongqing on Sunday. Yu Chun and his companion runner Deng Haoyue, who is 60 years old, signed up for the race. Yu finished the marathon in 4 hours and 18 minutes. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU CHUN, Marathon runner "(Running) is very healthy, so I want to keep running. Now with so many volunteers, I feel more bright now." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DENG HAOYUE, Marathon runner "In fact, when running with them, we see that they are so active to run, why don't we join them? I'm more than willing to run with them, because I don't

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9 killed, 2 injured as residential building collapses in Pakistan's Punjab

STORY: 9 killed, 2 injured as residential building collapses in Pakistan's Punjab SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the collapsed buildings 2. various of the rescue operation STORYLINE: At least 9 people were killed and two others severely injured on Tuesday after a residential building collapsed in Multan city of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, local authorities said. The three-storey building fell early morning near the Haram Gate area of the city, according to Kaleem Ullah, a district emergency official of Multan who was leading the rescue operation. A total of 11 people got trapped under rubble, he said, adding that after hours of rescue and search operation, nine bodies had been recovered while two were rescued alive. All the victims were shifted to a local hospital, he said. The deceased included seven people of the same family, he added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

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China: Man Has Noodle Pitstop While Stranded On Hunan Highway Due To Snowstorm

A man in Hunan resorted to having a "noodle pitstop" while being stranded on a highway during a major snowstorm on January 22. Seemingly hungry from hours of waiting, the man cooked instant noodles by the roadside using a makeshift gas stove. Many were stranded for as long as 7 hours on the highway, including the filmer of the video, Mr. Zhao, who said his trip from Hangzhou to Guizhou was hit by heavy snow when he reached Changsha in Hunan. He arrived at the location in the video at half-past two in the morning and his journey resumed only at nine-thirty in the morning, he said.

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A Brighter Summer Day

Kuang Ting and Cheng Huei on one of their rare times off together, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2019 ‘Gay men in Taiwan think that manly gay men are more popular because when we were young we were told that we should be manly, don’t act like a girl! So when we grow up we want to find someone very masculine to compensate the lack of masculinity we should have. When I see straight guys playing basketball for example, even now I still wish I could be more like them. These big muscly American guys, competitive, real men. But what is a real man? I still need to learn how to break this stereotype, but this is a life long challenge.’ Kuang Ting Kuang Ting (right) and Cheng Huei have been together for nine years. Cheng Huei was exhausted on their day off as he works long hours. He is in the army and doesn’t feel safe to come out with his coworkers. Kuang Ting works as a part time English teacher. Cheng Huei only came out to his parents officially because he wanted to get married. He literally came out to his family the d