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RECAP: Southern Thailand Hit by Deadly Floods, Hat Yai Records Record Rain

Catastrophic floods have battered southern Thailand, affecting more than 3 million people and causing over 100 deaths across the region. Hat Yai has experienced “the heaviest rain in 300 years,” prompting a disaster declaration.

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1st woman to head Japan Shogi Association

Professional shogi player Ichiyo Shimizu, 56, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 6, 2025, after being elected head of the Japan Shogi Association earlier in the day. A shogi pro in the women's category, Shimizu became the first woman to head the association, dating back over 100 years.

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Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

A fire festival marking the end of the summer climbing season is held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida on Aug. 26, 2025. About 100 torches are lit along a 2-kilometer approach to a shrine during the festival dating back over 450 years.

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Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

A fire festival marking the end of the summer climbing season is held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida on Aug. 26, 2025. About 100 torches are lit along a 2-kilometer approach to a shrine during the festival dating back over 450 years.

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

Apple CEO Tim Cook answers reporters questions after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump looks on as Apple CEO Tim Cook shake hands after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

(L-R) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Vice President JD Vance take a group photo after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump holds a model of a plane after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

Apple CEO Tim Cook looks on as President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

Vice President JD Vance looks on as President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

A plaque commemorating President Donald Trump’s and Apple CEO Tim Cook announcement an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, sits on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speak beforePresident Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

(L-R) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and President Donald Trump look on after an announcement of an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump looks on as Apple CEO Tim Cook announces an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

A plaque commemorating President Donald Trump’s and Apple CEO Tim Cook announcement an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, sits on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump takes questions after an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump takes questions after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump takes questions after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump, Apple CEO Cook Announce Additional $100 Billion Investement in U.S.

Apple CEO Tim Cook gifts President Donald Trump a plaque to commemorate the announcement an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The White House will also establish the Apple’s American Manufacturing Program, which will focus on bringing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing to the U.S. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris and Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Lazreg Benelhadj, vice-president of the French swimming federation in charge of institutional relations during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of sport, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Seine during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM