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Baseball: World Series

People grab copies of an extra edition of a newspaper in Tokyo's Yurakucho area on Nov. 2, 2025, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second consecutive season by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the best-of-seven series.

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Baseball: World Series

A man hands out copies of an extra edition of a newspaper in Tokyo's Yurakucho area on Nov. 2, 2025, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second consecutive season by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the best-of-seven series.

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Baseball: Division Series between Phillies and Dodgers

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies watches the flight of the ball after hitting his second home run of the game against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the best-of-five National League Division Series on Oct. 8, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Pedro Almodovar Wins Feroz Award - Spain

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar was honored with the prestigious Feroz Award as the best director for his film La habitacion de al lado (The Room Next Door). Director Pedro Almodovar and Second Vice President and Minister of Economy and Social Work, Yolanda Díaz, during the Feroz Awards 2025 gala, at the Pazo da Cultura, on January 25, 2025, in Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The Feroz Awards have been presented annually by the Asociación de Informadores Cinematográficos de España since 2014, with the aim of highlighting the best of the year's audiovisual production, both in film and television. The event features the delivery of 21 statuettes, including awards for cinema, series and special recognitions such as the Feroz of Honor, which this year is awarded to director Jaime Chavarri. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Almodovar Wins Feroz Award - Spain

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar was honored with the prestigious Feroz Award as the best director for his film La habitacion de al lado (The Room Next Door). Director Pedro Almodovar and Second Vice President and Minister of Economy and Social Work, Yolanda Díaz, during the Feroz Awards 2025 gala, at the Pazo da Cultura, on January 25, 2025, in Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. The Feroz Awards have been presented annually by the Asociación de Informadores Cinematográficos de España since 2014, with the aim of highlighting the best of the year's audiovisual production, both in film and television. The event features the delivery of 21 statuettes, including awards for cinema, series and special recognitions such as the Feroz of Honor, which this year is awarded to director Jaime Chavarri. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kanji for "kin," meaning gold or money, chosen as best to characterize 2024

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kin," meaning gold or money, with a calligraphy brush on Dec. 12, 2024. The character was selected as the best single kanji to symbolize the national mood for the year as Japanese athletes had their second-best ever performance at the Olympics with 20 gold medals in Paris, while a money scandal rocked the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Kyodo)

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Kanji for "kin," meaning gold or money, chosen as best to characterize 2024

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kin," meaning gold or money, with a calligraphy brush on Dec. 12, 2024. The character was selected as the best single kanji to symbolize the national mood for the year as Japanese athletes had their second-best ever performance at the Olympics with 20 gold medals in Paris, while a money scandal rocked the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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(TWO SESSIONS) CHINA-BEIJING-NPC-DEPUTIES-INTERVIEW (CN)

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yue Qiaoyun (L) and Han Fengxiang, deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), express their best wishes to the country's women on the occasion of the International Women's Day during an interview attended by deputies to the 14th NPC ahead of the second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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Latin Grammy Awards held in Spain's Seville, first time outside U.S.

STORY: Latin Grammy Awards held in Spain's Seville, first time outside U.S. SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: SEVILLE, Spain CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Seville, Spain 2. various of the Latin Grammy Awards 2023 STORYLINE: The Spanish city of Seville hosted the Latin Grammys on Thursday, the first time the prestigious Latin music award ceremony has been held outside the United States. The big winners on the night were Colombian singers Shakira and Karol G, and Mexican artist Natalia Lafourcade. Each of them received three awards. Other winners included American singer-songwriter Edgar Barrera, who won "Best Composer" and "Best Producer," while Venezuelan youngster Joaquina was named "Best New Artist." While Seville has a contract to host the awards for three years, the next edition will be held as usual in Las Vegas because it is the 25th-anniversary edition. The event is due to return to Spain for a second time in 2025. Xinhua News Agenc

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Sci-fi gives me a family that my birth did not: co-chair of Chengdu WorldCon

STORY: Sci-fi gives me a family that my birth did not: co-chair of Chengdu WorldCon DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. file photos of Ben Yalow 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BEN YALOW, the co-chair of Worldcon 3. various of the Worldcon STORYLINE: The 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) is underway in Chengdu, China Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention, which is one of the most anticipated, longest- running and largest sci-fi events in the world SOUNDBITE (English): BEN YALOW, Co-chairman of the 2023 Chengdu WorldCon The science fiction community is very much a part of the family that I've become a part of. I have hundreds of friends around the world. What effect does it have on me? It's given me a family that my birth did not give me." "This is the second oldest science fiction convention in the world. You're going to get to see many of the best things that the field has to offer. This is

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Athletes' aspirations at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Athletes' aspirations at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asian Games venues 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEE LEE DARIUS YAP, Singaporean athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BALZHAN KOISHYBAYEVA, Kazakh rugby player 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VLEIRY TARAZI, Palestinian swimmer STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games is currently underway in China's Zhejiang. The Games marks China's third time hosting the Asiad, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010. Some athletes have expressed their expectations for the Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEE LEE DARIUS YAP, Singaporean athlete "Our expectation for the Asian Games is to finish top of it. It (Hangzhou) is quite a beautiful city. So I think we wish our team all the best to finish the Asian Games strong." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BALZHAN KOISHYBAYEVA, Kazakh rugby player "This is my second Asian Games. It is a very nice place and very nice organization. I

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Miss Kengtung wins Miss Universe Myanmar 2023

STORY: Miss Kengtung wins Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 2. various of Amara Bo receiving the award STORYLINE: Miss Kengtung Amara Bo was crowned the title of "Miss Universe Myanmar 2023" in the Miss Universe Myanmar 2023 finale held in Yangon on Thursday night. A total of 32 beauty contestants representing the big cities in Myanmar participated in Miss Universe Myanmar 2023. Amara Bo, who represented Kengtung, a city in eastern Myanmar's Shan State, won the crown to be a contestant in the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe Competition, which is set to be held in El Salvador later this year. "It is my second time to compete for the Miss Universe Myanmar. I'm very happy as I win the crown this time. I will prepare my best to represent Myanmar in the international competition," Amara Bo said. Miss Universe Myanmar Pageant 2023 is the 10th time of such kind which has been held sinc

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Delicacy for Chushu solar term

STORY: Delicacy for Chushu solar term DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a lotus pond 2. various of lotus roots 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHUI HENGYUN, Chinese farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SHUI HENGYUN, Chinese farmer 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student STORYLINE: Wednesday marks Chushu, the second solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar in autumn. It literally means the end of heat in Chinese. In Shanghai, people usually eat dishes made of lotus roots on this day. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student "Hello, my name is Peace. I'm from Nigeria. We all know that autumn is the best time to nourish t

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Skateboarding: X Games California

Liz Akama of Japan competes en route to finish second in the women's skateboard street best trick at the X Games California action sports event in Ventura, California, on July 23, 2023.

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Popeyes Opens 2nd Restaurant - Paris

Popeyes opens its 2nd restaurant located Place de la Republique in Paris, France on July 29, 2023. Popeyes, second only to KFC among global fried chicken chains, opened a location earlier this year across from the Gare du Nord train station, used by 100 million passengers each year. There might be some taste differences for American fans of the 'best fried chicken in Louisiana'. In France, Popeyes will try to add a French flair - all poultry will be sourced from France, along with flour, and French Cantal cheese will replace cheddar. Popeyes hopes to open other restaurants in Lyon and Marseille in 2023, with a goal of 350 restaurants in France by the end of 2030. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China braves in 3rd defeat at Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: China braves in 3rd defeat at Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:48 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match between China and Serbia STORYLINE: China conceded a third defeat in the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League in Suwon, South Korea on Wednesday, falling to reigning world champions Serbia 13-25, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25. China easily handed the first set over but recovered in the second with superior attacking play and staunch blocking. Outsider hitter Li Yingying was the best scorer for China with 18 points, but it was Serbia's Tijana Boskovic who scored a game-high 25 points. The lead went back and forth several times in the third set. Despite fending off two set points, China failed to turn the tide. The two teams battled neck-and-neck from the beginning of the fourth set, but Serbia established a 15-12 lead and went on to win the match. China, who lost to Poland and Italy last week, will face the Domi

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NIO launches 2 new models for European market

STORY: NIO launches 2 new models for European market DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: Chinese electric car manufacturer NIO unveiled two new models, the EL6 and ET5 Touring, for the European market on Thursday. The EL6 is a mid-sized SUV with a range of up to 529 kilometers while the ET5 Touring is an electric station wagon offering a range of 560 kilometers. Tristan Hamelink, head of User Operations at NIO Netherlands, expressed his excitement about the launch at the Rotterdam NIO House, a showroom and user experience center. He mentioned that the first-generation EL6 had been one of the best-selling models in China and highlighted the new and exciting features of the second-generation platform. Hamelink referred to the EL6 as an "everyday hero" balancing versatility, size, and value for money. Regarding the ET5 Touring, he emphasized its design catering specifically to

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BRICS ministers pledge enhanced cooperation to promote sustainable urbanization

STORY: BRICS ministers pledge enhanced cooperation to promote sustainable urbanization DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BRICS ministers in a meeting 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Ministers and senior officials from BRICS member states on Tuesday pledged enhanced partnership aimed at promoting sustainable urban development in the face of multiple challenges including pollution and climate emergencies. The ministers and senior officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa who met on the sidelines of the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, underway in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, resolved to share best practices that seek to hasten urban renewal. The informal meeting for high-level representatives from relevant ministries of BRICS member states sought to rally ministers, diplomats and experts toward a shared vision of renewing their rapidly growing urban centers. Xinhua News Agency corre

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Photo taken on June 2, 2023, in the Aichi Prefecture city of Seto, the hometown of shogi player Sota Fujii, shows a soda float with the kanji character for "seven" on it served to celebrate his securing of the Meijin title, shogi's most prestigious and oldest, the previous day in a best-of-seven series in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii poses in front of a paper lantern with the kanji characters for "Fujii" inn, the venue of the best-of-seven shogi Meijin series, written on it in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Photo taken on June 2, 2023, in the Aichi Prefecture city of Seto, the hometown of shogi player Sota Fujii, shows a key holder made to celebrate his securing of the Meijin title, shogi's most prestigious and oldest, the previous day in a best-of-seven series in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii smiles during a press conference in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii attends a press conference in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii poses in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii poses in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii attends a press conference in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii attends a press conference in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii attends a press conference in Takayama in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 2, 2023, a day after clinching the most prestigious and oldest title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously, after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996, and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii attends a press conference after clinching the prestigious Meijin title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 1, 2023. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996 and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months, set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.

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Fujii joins Habu as only player in shogi history with 7 titles

Shogi player Sota Fujii poses after clinching the prestigious Meijin title in a best-of-seven series against Akira Watanabe in Takayama, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on June 1, 2023. The 20-year-old became the second player in the board game's history to hold seven titles simultaneously after Yoshiharu Habu in 1996 and also became the youngest Meijin title holder, breaking the previous record of 21 years and two months, set by Koji Tanigawa in 1983.