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Lebanon's drift racers face challenges amid economic crisis

STORY: Lebanon's drift racers face challenges amid economic crisis DATELINE: May 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KIFAH HILAL, Racer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RANI SALHA, Racer 4. various of the race STORYLINE: At a car drift race event held in Lebanon's mountain area of Aley on Sunday, racers said that they are facing challenges due to the economic crisis. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KIFAH HILAL, Racer "We are facing challenges of equipping the cars for car drift race events amid the current crisis because this sport is very costly. We have to equip the car in a continuous way to maintain our ranking in the championship." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RANI SALHA, Racer "Without sponsors, we cannot continue. I hope the country's situation could improve. We hope for the best." Lebanon is currently facing a severe financial crisis that has pushed over 80 percent of the population into poverty. As a result, people in Lebanon are focusing

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Toyota puts liquid hydrogen-powered car into 24-hour race

A Toyota racing car powered by liquid hydrogen completes a 24-hour endurance race at Fuji Speedway in Oyama in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on May 28, 2023.

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Slovenia's Roglic wins Giro d'Italia, Britain's Cavendish outsprints field to win closing stage in Rome

STORY: Slovenia's Roglic wins Giro d'Italia, Britain's Cavendish outsprints field to win closing stage in Rome DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the athletes of the Giro d'Italia bike race STORYLINE: Primoz Roglic became the first Slovenian to lift Giro d'Italia bike race title while British cyclist Mark Cavendish celebrated his final stage victory in his last appearance in the 106th edition of the event. The three-week race embraced much of the Italian peninsula, spanning 3,364 kilometers (2,090 miles). The concluding stage journeyed 126 kilometers (78 miles) in and around the Italian capital, ending dramatically in the shadow of the renowned Roman Colosseum. Roglic expressed his astonishment at his overall victory, saying, "I am still in disbelief." This win marks Roglic's maiden victory in the Giro d'Italia, following his three wins in Spain's Vuelta a Espana. Geraint Thomas of Britain held the race lead entering Saturday's mountainous ti

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- British cyclist Mark Cavendish celebrates on the podium after winning the final stage of the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Primoz Roglic of Slovenia celebrates on the podium after winning the overall Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- British cyclist Mark Cavendish celebrates on the podium after winning the final stage of the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Primoz Roglic of Slovenia celebrates on the podium after winning the overall Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Primoz Roglic of Slovenia competes during the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Primoz Roglic of Slovenia celebrates on the podium after winning the overall Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- British cyclist Mark Cavendish celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the final stage of the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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(SP)ITALY-ROME-GIRO D'ITALIA

(230529) -- ROME, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Primoz Roglic of Slovenia competes during the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race in Rome, Italy, on May 28, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

: (L-R) Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers on second place, race winner Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma - Pink Leader Jersey and Joao Almeida of Portugal and UAE Team Emirates on third place pose on the podium ceremony after the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

Astana Qazaqstan Team's British rider Mark Cavendish celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the twenty-first and last stage of the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race, 135 km in and around Rome on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

L-R) Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers on second place, race winner Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma - Pink Leader Jersey and Joao Almeida of Portugal and UAE Team Emirates on third place pose on the podium ceremony after the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

(L-R) Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers on second place, race winner Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma - Pink Leader Jersey and Joao Almeida of Portugal and UAE Team Emirates on third place pose on the podium ceremony after the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

: (L-R) Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers on second place, race winner Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma - Pink Leader Jersey and Joao Almeida of Portugal and UAE Team Emirates on third place pose on the podium ceremony after the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

Astana Qazaqstan Team's British rider Mark Cavendish celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the twenty-first and last stage of the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race, 135 km in and around Rome on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

L-R) Geraint Thomas of The United Kingdom and Team INEOS Grenadiers on second place, race winner Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma - Pink Leader Jersey and Joao Almeida of Portugal and UAE Team Emirates on third place pose on the podium ceremony after the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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106th Giro d'Italia 2023 - Stage 21

L-R) Sergio Mattarella of Italy (President of the Italian Republic) and Primoz Roglic of Slovenia and Team Jumbo-Visma - Pink Leader Jersey celebrate at podium with the Trofeo Senza Fine as final overall race winner during the 106th Giro d'Italia 2023, Stage 21 a 126km stage from Rome to Rome / #UCIWT / on May 28, 2023 in Rome, Italy. ( (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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US: Swarm Of Bees Spotted At Indy 500

A swarm of bees was spotted hovering over the stands at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 28. Video owner Darian Gilliam said that he loves how the spectators in the stands were "just chilling" and not minding the bees.

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team and Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Teamcelebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda and Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Teamcelebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda and Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Teamcelebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Teamcelebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Teamcelebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Teamcelebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Esteban Ocon of Alpine F1 Team celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)

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F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing Honda celebrate podium during race of Monaco GP, 6th round of FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Monaco-Ville, Port du Monaco, Monaco, , 28/05/23 (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto)