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Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer 3

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

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Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer 2

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

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Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

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Illustration - Heatwave - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 1ST DISTRICT. TOURISTS REFRESHING IN A BASIN IN THE COUR NAPOLEON FACING THE LOUVRE MUSEUM AND THE PYRAMID DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT IEOH MING PEI Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Heatwave - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 1ST DISTRICT. CHILDREN REFRESHING IN A BASIN OF THE COUR NAPOLEON FACING THE PYRAMID AND THE LOUVRE MUSEUM Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 1ST DISTRICT. LOUVRE MUSEUM. TOURISTS REFRESHING IN A BASIN AT THE COUR NAPOLEON Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 1ST DISTRICT. TOURISTS REFRESHING IN A BASIN IN THE COUR NAPOLEON FACING THE LOUVRE MUSEUM AND THE PYRAMID DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT IEOH MING PEI Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240806) -- BEIJING, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pedestrians pass a screen showing real-time stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index sinking more than 12 percent, the worst intraday losses in history. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged to its lowest level this year by ending the day at 31,458.42, down 4,451.28 points, or 12.40 percent from Friday, refreshing its record intraday drop which was previously seen at 3,836 points in the "Black Monday" crash in 1987. The broader TOPIX index, meanwhile, also ended significantly lower by finishing 310.45 points, or 12.23 percent, lower at 2,227.15. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Chenxing)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-STOCKS-PLUMMET

(240805) -- TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A pedestrian passes a screen showing real-time stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index sinking more than 12 percent, the worst intraday losses in history. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged to its lowest level this year by ending the day at 31,458.42, down 4,451.28 points, or 12.40 percent from Friday, refreshing its record intraday drop which was previously seen at 3,836 points in the "Black Monday" crash in 1987. The broader TOPIX index, meanwhile, also ended significantly lower by finishing 310.45 points, or 12.23 percent, lower at 2,227.15. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Chenxing)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-STOCKS-PLUMMET

(240805) -- TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A pedestrian passes a screen showing real-time stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index sinking more than 12 percent, the worst intraday losses in history. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged to its lowest level this year by ending the day at 31,458.42, down 4,451.28 points, or 12.40 percent from Friday, refreshing its record intraday drop which was previously seen at 3,836 points in the "Black Monday" crash in 1987. The broader TOPIX index, meanwhile, also ended significantly lower by finishing 310.45 points, or 12.23 percent, lower at 2,227.15. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Chenxing)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-STOCKS-PLUMMET

(240805) -- TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A pedestrian passes a screen showing real-time stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index sinking more than 12 percent, the worst intraday losses in history. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged to its lowest level this year by ending the day at 31,458.42, down 4,451.28 points, or 12.40 percent from Friday, refreshing its record intraday drop which was previously seen at 3,836 points in the "Black Monday" crash in 1987. The broader TOPIX index, meanwhile, also ended significantly lower by finishing 310.45 points, or 12.23 percent, lower at 2,227.15. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Chenxing)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-STOCKS-PLUMMET

(240805) -- TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pedestrians pass a screen showing real-time stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index sinking more than 12 percent, the worst intraday losses in history. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged to its lowest level this year by ending the day at 31,458.42, down 4,451.28 points, or 12.40 percent from Friday, refreshing its record intraday drop which was previously seen at 3,836 points in the "Black Monday" crash in 1987. The broader TOPIX index, meanwhile, also ended significantly lower by finishing 310.45 points, or 12.23 percent, lower at 2,227.15. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Chenxing)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-STOCKS-PLUMMET

(240805) -- TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A pedestrian passes a screen showing real-time stock market information in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index sinking more than 12 percent, the worst intraday losses in history. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunged to its lowest level this year by ending the day at 31,458.42, down 4,451.28 points, or 12.40 percent from Friday, refreshing its record intraday drop which was previously seen at 3,836 points in the "Black Monday" crash in 1987. The broader TOPIX index, meanwhile, also ended significantly lower by finishing 310.45 points, or 12.23 percent, lower at 2,227.15. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Chenxing)

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How Chinese cook diverse delicacies with soybeans

STORY: How Chinese cook diverse delicacies with soybeans SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of dishes made of soybeans STORYLINE: From refreshing soy milk to tender tofu meatballs, locals in Ning'er county of China's Yunnan have developed many ways to cook soybeans amid scorching summer. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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Israel withdraws all ground troops except for one brigade from southern Gaza: media reports

STORY: Israel withdraws all ground troops except for one brigade from southern Gaza: media reports SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: POLITICS| MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israeli army's recent ground operations in Gaza (courtesy of IDF) STORYLINE: Israel withdrew all ground troops except for one brigade from southern Gaza on Sunday, local media reported. The one brigade, named Nahal, remains in central Gaza, splitting the strip in two and preventing the return of civilians from south to north of Gaza. In addition, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reorganized itself around Gaza after new "security zones" were established, according to Israel's state-owned Kan TV news. Israeli troops will now focus on "intelligence-based" raids and refreshing forces in preparation to return to Gaza if necessary, said the report, citing IDF sources. The departure of troops is "not related to political pressure," it added. Xinhua News Agency correspo

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Spain braces for spring drought, summer heat waves

STORY: Spain braces for spring drought, summer heat waves SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 & File DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of drought in Spain 2. various of heat waves in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, Spokesman for Aemet 4. various of reservoirs with very little water capacity 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, Spokesman for Aemet 6. various of people refreshing themselves with water 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, Spokesman for Aemet 8. various of street view in Barcelona STORYLINE: The historic drought that has affected Spain for the past three years is set to continue for at least another six months, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) said Friday. Following the 2023-24 winter, which was the warmest on record in Spain, recent rainfalls have not been sufficient to ease the drought throughout the country, especially in the eastern and southern regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RUBEN

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THE NETHERLANDS-BLOEMENDAAL-NEW YEAR

(240102) -- BLOEMENDAAL, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a refreshing dip in the sea during a traditional diving event to welcome the New Year in Bloemendaal, the Netherlands, on Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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THE NETHERLANDS-BLOEMENDAAL-NEW YEAR

(240102) -- BLOEMENDAAL, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a refreshing dip in the sea during a traditional diving event to welcome the New Year in Bloemendaal, the Netherlands, on Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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THE NETHERLANDS-BLOEMENDAAL-NEW YEAR

(240102) -- BLOEMENDAAL, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a refreshing dip in the sea during a traditional diving event to welcome the New Year in Bloemendaal, the Netherlands, on Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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Let's be cool. Hot weather shapes new consumer trends in China

STORY: Let's be cool. Hot weather shapes new consumer trends in China DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI HE, Resident in Chongqing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU DAN, Resident in Chongqing 5. various of sunscreen products 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DONG FEI, Researcher, JD.com's research institute for consumption and industrial development 8. various of cooling and refreshing products. 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG SHIYAN, Xinhua correspondent "As scorching summer temperatures sweep across many parts of China, it's easy to spot people fully equipped with sun protection gear when they brave the heat outdoors. You see, I've got a UV prot

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Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

STORY: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHEAL BHATTI, Australian student 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CLEMENS BAUMGARTNER, Deputy Mayor of Munich 3. various of the beer festival STORYLINE: China's tourism market is booming this summer, the first one after the country eased its COVID-19 measures. Many people are enjoying beer festivals across the country, notably in Qingdao, Dalian, and Harbin. The 33rd Qingdao International Beer Festival, which kicked off last Friday in east China's Shandong Province, captivated attendees with a stunning display of fireworks and mesmerizing light shows. At the beer festival, guests from home and abroad opened the barrel of beer together and raised their glasses to invite friends from all over the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHEAL BHATTI, Australian student "I like the vibe, like the people, I like to taste different kinds o

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Xinhua Headlines: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

(230722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fireworks illuminate the sky during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Qingdao International Beer Festival in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

(230722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a fireworks show at the 21th China Harbin International Beer Festival in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

(230722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers drink beer at a night market in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

(230722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform during the opening ceremony of the 33rd Qingdao International Beer Festival in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, July 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

(230722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors taste beer at the 21th China Harbin International Beer Festival in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beer carnivals bear China's refreshing consumption momentum

(230722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors pose for photos at the 21th China Harbin International Beer Festival in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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Temperatures in Iraq likely to surpass 50 degrees Celsius: observatory

STORY: Temperatures in Iraq likely to surpass 50 degrees Celsius: observatory DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Baghdad suffering from heat wave 2. various of people refreshing themselves STORYLINE: A heat wave is expected to hit Iraq in the coming weeks, with temperatures surpassing 50 degrees Celsius, an Iraqi environment and climate observatory forecasted on Tuesday. "Temperatures will peak at 52 degrees Celsius in the last week of July and the first week of August," the Green Iraq observatory said in a statement. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Iraq was 53.6 degrees Celsius in the southern province of Basra in July 2016, according to the observatory. As stated by Iraqi law, when temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius, the government grants holidays to its institutions, excluding the security forces and medical services. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-ECO-FRIENDLY SEWAGE PLANT (CN)

(230718) -- JIUJIANG, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows a view of Shuangxi Park in the city of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Eco-friendly sewage plant a refreshing change for Yangtze River city" (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-ECO-FRIENDLY SEWAGE PLANT (CN)

(230718) -- JIUJIANG, July 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk in Shuangxi Park in the city of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province, June 15, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Eco-friendly sewage plant a refreshing change for Yangtze River city" (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

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Record summer heat kills over 61,000 in Europe in 2022: study

STORY: Record summer heat kills over 61,000 in Europe in 2022: study DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people protecting and refreshing themselves during the intense heat of the summer of 2022 in Barcelona, Spain 2. various of Sant Pau hospital 3. various of people in summer STORYLINE: More than 61,000 people died because of the record summer heat across Europe in 2022, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. Led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), the study used data between 2015 and 2022 from 823 regions in 35 European countries. It shows that the summer of 2022 in Europe was one of the hottest on record with warmer-than-average temperatures during every week of the summer period. Italy, Spain and Portugal had the highest heat-related mortality rates. There is an "urgent need to strengthen prevention plans," said ISGlobal researcher Hicham Achebak. Researchers warned that s

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Spain to face one of hottest summers in 30 years: AEMET

STORY: Spain to face one of hottest summers in 30 years: AEMET DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking and refreshing themselves with water under the high temperatures in Barcelona 2. various of reservoirs and rivers in northeastern Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, AEMET spokesman 4. various of dry landscapes and reservoirs with few reserves 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, AEMET spokesman 6. various of Spain STORYLINE: According to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), this summer in Spain is expected to be one of the hottest in 30 years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RUBEN DEL CAMPO, AEMET spokesman "We can say with some confidence that this summer will be among the 5th, 6th or 7th hottest in 30 years. Whatever the case, it will be very hot, although probably not hotter than last year which set a record that will be difficult to beat." The AEMET added that the country will continue to

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