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NAMIBIA-OMARURU-SOLAR POWER PLANT

(220624) -- OMARURU (NAMIBIA), June 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A person stands in front of photovoltaic panels at a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Omaruru, the Erongo region, Namibia, on June 24, 2022. Namibian state-owned utility, NamPower on Friday inaugurated the utility's first fully owned 20MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant at an event in Omaruru in the Erongo region. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-OMARURU-SOLAR POWER PLANT

(220624) -- OMARURU (NAMIBIA), June 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend an event for the inauguration of a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Omaruru, the Erongo region, Namibia, on June 24, 2022. Namibian state-owned utility, NamPower on Friday inaugurated the utility's first fully owned 20MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant at an event in Omaruru in the Erongo region. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: BRICS cooperation injects vitality into global development, wins worldwide applause

(220625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 10, 2017 shows a solar power plant near Hyderabad, capital of India's southern state of Telangana. The plant was constructed with the assistance of Chinese enterprises. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

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US: Damage Caused By Severe Storm In Central Virginia

A severe storm battered central Virginia on Wednesday, June 22. Damage including ripped roofs, down trees, and so on were reported from various places. Over 70,000 households in the metro Richmond and Tri-Cities areas experienced power outages.

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France: Storm Hits Côte-D’Or Amid Orange Warning, Power Cuts And Flooding Reported

A storm hit Côte-d'Or on Wednesday, June 22 amid an orange warning. 600 households experienced power outages and severe flooding with muddy water was reported in Gevrey-Chambertin. The broadcast of France Bleu Bourgogne was disrupted.

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Iraqis resort to swimming pools to escape summer heat

STORY: Iraqis resort to swimming pools to escape summer heat DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Dijla Aqua Park in the Adhamiyah neighborhood in northern Baghdad STORYLINE: Many Iraqis head to the pools to escape the scorching summer heat amid frequent power cuts as the temperatures soar to around 50 degrees Celsius in some regions of the country. At the Dijla Aqua Park in the Adhamiyah neighborhood in northern Baghdad, families enjoy their swimming time and playing water games. Some people can be seen teaching their young children to swim in the small pools, while others are swimming in the larger pools. Many families are keen to take their children to pools as swimming in rivers and streams may cause health problems as a result of pollution and waste. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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Lebanon signs deal to import gas from Egypt

STORY: Lebanon signs deal to import gas from Egypt DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. A shot for power stations in Lebanon 2. A shot for the press conference held at the energy ministry to announce the gas deal with Egypt 3. A shot for officials while signing the deal 4. A shot for Syria representative signing the deal 5. A shot for Aurore Feghali, director general of oil facilities at the Ministry of Energy and Water in Lebanon and Magdy Galal, head of the board of directors of Egas signing the deal 6. A shot for officials signing the deal 7. A shot for officials shaking hands after signing the deal 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): WALID FAYYAD, Lebanese energy minister 9. A shot for the flags of Lebanon and the energy ministry 10. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): WALID FAYYAD, Lebanese energy minister 11. A shot for people attending the conference 12. A shot for the press conference 13. A shot for a sign for the ministry of energy and water 14. A shot for the ministry ST

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SPACE SOLAR POWER STATION-GROUND VERIFICATION-ZHURI (CN)

(220622) -- XI'AN, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows the Zhuri's ground verification facility on the south campus of Xidian University in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China looks set to build space solar power station" (Xidian University/Handout via Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEBEI-LI KEQIANG-INSPECTION (CN)

(220621) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits a thermal power company in Zhuozhou, during an inspection tour in north China's Hebei Province, June 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SPACE SOLAR POWER STATION-GROUND VERIFICATION-ZHURI (CN)

(220622) -- XI'AN, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows the Zhuri's ground verification facility on the south campus of Xidian University in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China looks set to build space solar power station" (Xidian University/Handout via Xinhua)

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Western criticisms against CPC are politically motivated frame-ups: former Tunisian official

STORY: Western criticisms against CPC are politically motivated frame-ups: former Tunisian official DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Former Tunisian Foreign Minister Ahmed Ounaies 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED OUNAIES, Former Tunisian Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Former Tunisian Foreign Minister Ahmed Ounaies has said that Western criticisms against the Communist Party of China (CPC) are politically motivated frame-ups, noting that Western countries do not really understand the meaning of democracy. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED OUNAIES, Former Tunisian Foreign Minister "Western criticisms against the Communist Party of China (CPC) and its policies are politically motivated frame-ups, showing that Western countries do not really understand the meaning of democracy and the working methods of the CPC, which has been in power for decades. In China, I think democracy is to realize the economic, cultural, social and other ambitio

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Malagasy expert impressed by CPC's people-centered philosophy

STORY: Malagasy expert impressed by CPC's people-centered philosophy DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) DAVID RICHMAN RAKOTOMAVO, Office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) DAVID RICHMAN RAKOTOMAVO, Office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar STORYLINE: A Malagasy expert said that the people-centered philosophy of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has yielded fruitful results over the past years. David Richman Rakotomavo, office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar, made the remarks during a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) DAVID RICHMAN RAKOTOMAVO, Office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar "As we see, almost every country they respect the democracy because the people they are the source of the power of a country. And I think it's a good choice for the CPC to center their work to the Chinese people. And you see, if t

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Xinhua Headlines: BRICS partnership stands strong amid global challenges

(220620) -- BEIJING, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 22, 2021 shows wind turbines of the De Aar wind power project in De Aar, South Africa. (Xinhua/Lyu Tianran)

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China, Laos achieve two-way power transmission for 1st time

STORY: China, Laos achieve two-way power transmission for 1st time DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hydropower station 2. various of the grid STORYLINE: China and Laos have for the first time achieved the two-way transmission of electricity since the two countries' grid connectivity project was launched 12 years ago. The Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Station in northern Laos successfully sent electricity to Yunnan Province in southwest China on Monday. In order to help consume the surplus hydropower in Laos during the rainy seasons, China Southern Power Grid (CSG) and Electricite du Laos (EDL) signed a 115 kV power trade agreement in March. China and Laos agreed to send extra hydropower from Laos to Yunnan Province in rainy seasons, while in dry seasons, CSG will supplement the power supply to northern Laos. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vientiane. (XHTV)

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CHINA-LIAONING-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY-ADDED VALUE-INCREASE (CN)

(220619) -- SHENYANG, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of TBEA Co., Ltd. makes a product for the ultrahigh voltage direct current power transmission (UHVDC) projects in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, March 27, 2022. In the first four months of this year, Liaoning Province has seen its added value of high-tech manufacturing industry increase by 17.5 percent. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CHINA-LIAONING-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY-ADDED VALUE-INCREASE (CN)

(220619) -- SHENYANG, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of TBEA Co., Ltd. make products for the ultrahigh voltage direct current power transmission (UHVDC) projects in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, March 27, 2022. In the first four months of this year, Liaoning Province has seen its added value of high-tech manufacturing industry increase by 17.5 percent. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CHINA-LIAONING-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY-ADDED VALUE-INCREASE (CN)

(220619) -- SHENYANG, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of TBEA Co., Ltd. makes a product for the ultrahigh voltage direct current power transmission (UHVDC) projects in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, March 27, 2022. In the first four months of this year, Liaoning Province has seen its added value of high-tech manufacturing industry increase by 17.5 percent. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CPC's success offers experience to Africa: Ghanaian diplomat

STORY: CPC's success offers experience to Africa: Ghanaian diplomat DATELINE: June 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of the Chinese projects (Tema port expansions). 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAM ABDUL RAHAMAN, Minister-Counsellor at the Ghanaian Embassy in Burkina Faso 3. shots of the Chinese projects (Tema port expansions) (file) 4. shots of the Chinese-built interchange project. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM ABDUL RAHAMAN, Minister-Counsellor at the Ghanaian Embassy in Burkina Faso 6. shots of power plant (file) 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADAM ABDUL RAHAMAN, Minister-Counsellor at the Ghanaian Embassy in Burkina Faso 8. Shots of Accra central business district STORYLINE: The Communist Party of China (CPC) has achieved tremendous success by leading China to be the world's second-largest economy, which also offers a lot of experience to Africa, a Ghanaian diplomat has said. Adam Abdul Rahaman, Minister-Counsellor at the Ghanaian Embassy in Burkina Faso made t

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US: Severe Thunderstorm With Heavy Rain Hits Nashville, TN

A severe thunderstorm with heavy rain and gusty wind moved into the greater Nashville area on Friday, June 17. According to reports, the storms knocked down trees and powerlines and left more than 30,000 homes without power in the region.

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 15, 2022 shows electricians installing bird protecting boards under the nest of oriental white storks on a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 15, 2022 shows electricians installing bird protecting boards under the nest of oriental white storks on a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An oriental white stork rests at its nest on top of a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 15, 2022. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 16, 2022 shows an artificial nest built for oriental white storks at a nature reserve in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 15, 2022 shows electricians installing bird protecting boards under the nest of oriental white storks on a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 15, 2022 shows electricians installing bird protecting boards under the nest of oriental white storks on a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo taken on June 15, 2022, young chicks of oriental white storks are seen at a nest while electricians are installing bird protecting boards under the nest on top of a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Electricians carry bird protecting boards to install on power transmission towers in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 15, 2022. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Electricians carry bird protecting boards to install on power transmission towers in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 15, 2022. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 16, 2022 shows an artificial nest built for oriental white storks at a nature reserve in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo taken on June 15, 2022, young chicks of oriental white storks are seen at a nest while electricians are installing bird protecting boards under the nest on top of a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 15, 2022 shows electricians installing bird protecting boards under the nest of oriental white storks on a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 15, 2022 shows electricians installing bird protecting boards under the nest of oriental white storks on a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-ORIENTAL WHITE STORK (CN)

(220618) -- HARBIN, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 16, 2022 shows a nest of oriental white storks on top of a power transmission tower in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Some 100 nests have been made by oriental white storks, an endangered bird species, on power towers in Qiqihar. To protect both the birds and the power transmission lines, staff of local electric company took various measures such as placing protection boards, building artificial nests and conducting special patrols for the safety of the birds and the facilities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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"Spider-Woman" works on "power highway" in China's Hubei

A 23-year-old female electrician works on an under-construction power line 80 meters above the ground. #China

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Tornado hits China's Guangdong, no casualties reported

A tornado hit Taiping Town in China's Guangdong, causing power outages and damaging houses. No casualties have been reported. #China

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China urges U.S. to provide non-discriminatory business environment for all companies

STORY: China urges U.S. to provide non-discriminatory business environment for all companies DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I have taken note of relevant reports. I have also noted some comments that the U.S. companies that cannot get reimbursement will have a hard time and may have to replace equipment at their own cost. Some U.S. politicians, driven by selfish interests, oversearched the concept of national security and mobilize state power to wantonly suppress certain Chinese companies, but ultimately, the U.S. business community and ordinary Americans will have to swallow the bitter fruit. Facts have proven that the U.S. has constantly sought to politicize, instrumentalize and weaponize economic cooperation. It has intimidated, controlled and c

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US: Severe Weather With Intense Lightning Leaves Thousands Without Power In Ohio

A powerful thunderstorm moved into northeastern Ohio on Monday, June 13. According to reports, more than 145,000 homes were without power after gusty winds and lightning crossed the area, taking down trees and power lines.

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-POWER CUTS

(220616) -- COLOMBO, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Long queue is witnessed at a filling station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 15, 2022. Sri Lanka's state-owned electricity producer Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Engineers' Union warned on Wednesday that the country might continue to experience power cuts for at least three more years. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit a pavilion at VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An Audi skysphere concept car is on display at VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The pavilion of La Poste is seen at VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit the Huawei pavilion at VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A self-driving bus made by China's CRRC Electric Vehicle is seen at the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries Skin Screen, advanced skin analysis service at the pavilion of l'Oreal at VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-VIVA TECH

(220616) -- PARIS, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Attendees visit the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair during its opening day in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. The 2022 VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair kicked off here on Wednesday, and will last until Saturday. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the event. VivaTech is the world's rendezvous for startups and leaders to celebrate innovation and the power of technology in transforming business and society. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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US: Major Flooding Hits Yellowstone National Park After Heavy Rain 3

Major flooding caused by heavy rain and melting snow hit Yellowstone National Park on Monday, June 13 sweeping away roads and bridges. All entrances of the park were closed while visitors were evacuated. Power outages were also reported in some areas.

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Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum

Photo taken at the Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum in Kyiv on June 7, 2022, shows a section focusing on the March 2011 nuclear accident at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.