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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters (from top to bottom) Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to finishing second, third and fourth, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Mari Fukada of Japan in action during her third run en route to winning the women's snowboard slopestyle gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Mari Fukada of Japan in action during her third run en route to winning the women's snowboard slopestyle gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the horizontal bar en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the vault en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes in the floor exercise en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the horizontal bar en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the rings en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the parallel bars en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev

Japanese champion Naoya Inoue (R) takes on challenger Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan in the third round of their boxing match en route to retaining the undisputed super bantamweight world championship at Nagoya's IG Arena on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs en route stealing second base during the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2025.

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Apollo 13 Return

Hickham AFB, HI - (FILE) -- United States President Richard M. Nixon, right center, and the Apollo 13 crew salute U.S. flag during the post-mission ceremonies at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Earlier, the astronauts John Swigert, right, Jim Lovell, left center, and Fred W. Haise, left, were presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by the Chief Executive. Apollo 13, launched on April 11, 1970, was NASA's third manned mission to the moon. Two days later on April 13 while the mission was en route to the moon, a fault in the electrical system of one of the Service Module's oxygen tanks produced an explosion that caused both oxygen tanks to fail and also led to a loss of electrical power. The command module remained functional on its own batteries and oxygen tank, but these were usable only during the last hours of the mission. The crew shut down the Command Module and used the Lunar Module as a "lifeboat" during the return trip to earth. Despite great hardship caused by limited power, loss of cabin heat, and

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Skateboarding: X Games

Japan's Hinano Kusaki competes en route to finishing third in the women's skateboard park at the X Games in Osaka on June 22, 2025.

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Skateboarding: X Games

Japan's Hinano Kusaki competes en route to finishing third in the women's skateboard park at the X Games in Osaka on June 22, 2025.

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Skateboarding: X Games

Japan's Ginwoo Onodera competes en route to finishing third in the men's skateboard street at the X Games in Osaka on June 22, 2025.

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Skateboarding: X Games

Japan's Ginwoo Onodera competes en route to finishing third in the men's skateboard street at the X Games in Osaka on June 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Marlins

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs en route to stealing second base in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on May 5, 2025.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs en route to stealing second base in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 15, 2025, marking the 150th stolen base of his MLB career.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs en route to stealing second base in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 15, 2025, marking the 150th stolen base of his MLB career.

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Horse racing: Dubai World Cup

American steed Hit Show with jockey Florent Geroux (R) competes en route to winning the Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on April 5, 2025. Japan's Forever Young ridden by Ryusei Sakai (L) finished third.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240712) -- BEIJING, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists take an electrical multiple unit (EMU) train at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows an electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moving at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train moves at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-DAJUE MOUNTAIN-CLIFF SHUTTLE TRAINS (CN)

(240711) -- ZIXI COUNTY, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electrical multiple unit (EMU) train departs from a station at the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in east China's Jiangxi Province, July 11, 2024. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the "mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system," were delivered to the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area in Zixi County, east China's Jiangxi Province on Thursday. With more than a third of the 11.8-km touring route running along a cliff, the trains "hang" visitors in the air at an elevation between 850 and 1,150 meters. It is by far the longest-known cliff train route in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Jiewen)

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people watching the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people walk around looking at the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people watching the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people watching the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people watching the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

People walk inside a whale during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo at Juan Carlos I Park on December 2, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people watching the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people walk around looking at the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people walk around looking at the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people walk around looking at the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

People walk inside a whale during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo at Juan Carlos I Park on December 2, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Several people walk around looking at the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the world's largest zoo with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Views of the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

People walk inside a whale during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo at Juan Carlos I Park on December 2, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Views of the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Views of the decoration, during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brilla Zoo Madrid - Spain

Two people walk during a visit to the 'Brilla Zoo Madrid' zoo, at Juan Carlos I Park, on December 2, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Juan Carlos I Park becomes the largest zoo in the world with 'Brilla Zoo Madrid', an immersive experience with more than 500 luminous animal sculptures. This technological zoo is divided into 30 scenes representing different moments of the animal world. Its route extends over 1.3 kilometers and crosses the entire Madrid park, the third largest in the city. Photo by Juan Barbosa/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rugby World Cup: England vs. Argentina

Argentina's Santiago Carreras (C) runs with the ball en route to scoring a try during the second half of the Rugby World Cup third-place match against England at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on Oct. 27, 2023.

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Rugby World Cup: England vs. Argentina

Ben Earl of England runs with the ball en route to scoring a try during the first half of the Rugby World Cup third-place match against Argentina at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on Oct. 27, 2023.

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Iran says BRI promotes trade, economic cooperation among countries

STORY: Iran says BRI promotes trade, economic cooperation among countries DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking STORYLINE: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can help boost trade and expand economic cooperation among the countries along its route. He made the remarks at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, while answering a question about the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, and the 10th anniversary of the BRI. Kanaani added Iran has welcomed the BRI and contributed to its implementation, stressing that the country believes such initiatives pay attention to common regional and global interests. He noted that Iran has good communication and exchanges with China in such respect. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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New shipping route links Tianjin with South America

STORY: New shipping route links China's Tianjin with South America DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a container ship anchoring at Tianjin Port STORYLINE: A new direct shipping route has been launched between north China's port city of Tianjin and South America. Nine 35,000-tonne container vessels operated by Wan Hai Lines will serve the route, passing major ports of call in several countries, including Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador, according to company representative Marc Shia. He said the new route will cut transportation times by a third. "Commodities, particularly frozen seafood, fruit and vegetables from South America, will be transported to Tianjin in 25 days." Consumers in north China will benefit from the new route, especially those living close to Tianjin in Beijing and Hebei Province. To facilitate the launch of the new route, Tianjin port authorities have worked with local maritime, border inspection a