Hundreds of couples tied the knot on Amsterdam’s A10 highway on Saturday, as the Dutch capital marked its 750th anniversary with a one-day festival that turned the city’s busy ring road into a pedestrian-only celebration. The event, called “Op de Ring,” saw 400 couples marry in temporary tents set up on the closed highway, in a mass wedding ceremony that mixed civic pride with personal vows.
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Hundreds of couples tied the knot on Amsterdam’s A10 highway on Saturday, as the Dutch capital marked its 750th anniversary with a one-day festival that turned the city’s busy ring road into a pedestrian-only celebration. The event, called “Op de Ring,” saw 400 couples marry in temporary tents set up on the closed highway, in a mass wedding ceremony that mixed civic pride with personal vows.
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Hundreds of couples tied the knot on Amsterdam’s A10 highway on Saturday, as the Dutch capital marked its 750th anniversary with a one-day festival that turned the city’s busy ring road into a pedestrian-only celebration. The event, called “Op de Ring,” saw 400 couples marry in temporary tents set up on the closed highway, in a mass wedding ceremony that mixed civic pride with personal vows.
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China on Saturday began constructing two advanced telescopes at the Lenghu Astronomical Observation Base in Qinghai Province, including a groundbreaking 4.2-meter dedicated astrometric telescope for precise solar system measurements.
The telescope, developed by the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, represents China’s first single-mirror astronomical telescope with an aperture exceeding 4 meters.
China on Saturday began constructing two advanced telescopes at the Lenghu Astronomical Observation Base in Qinghai Province, including a groundbreaking 4.2-meter dedicated astrometric telescope for precise solar system measurements.
The telescope, developed by the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, represents China’s first single-mirror astronomical telescope with an aperture exceeding 4 meters.
Its exceptional features include ultra-low distortion imaging, extremely high positioning accuracy, and deep detection limits unmatched by conventional telescopes. The telescope’s primary mission involves conducting high-precision measurements of faint moving objects within the solar system.
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China on Saturday began constructing two advanced telescopes at the Lenghu Astronomical Observation Base in Qinghai Province, including a groundbreaking 4.2-meter dedicated astrometric telescope for precise solar system measurements.
The telescope, developed by the Nanjing Institute of Astronomical Optics and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, represents China’s first single-mirror astronomical telescope with an aperture exceeding 4 meters.
Its exceptional features include ultra-low distortion imaging, extremely high positioning accuracy, and deep detection limits unmatched by conventional telescopes. The telescope’s primary mission involves conducting high-precision measurements of faint moving objects within the solar system.
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The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa.
The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa.
Nigeria celebrated the return of the priceless "Benin Bronzes" -- metal and ivory sculptures dating back to the 16th to 18th centuries -- with a ceremony held at the National Museum in Lagos, showcasing four of them in the museum's courtyard. The selection included a bronze carving of a king's head, a carved elephant tusk and a small leopard.
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The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa.
Nigeria celebrated the return of the priceless "Benin Bronzes" -- metal and ivory sculptures dating back to the 16th to 18th centuries -- with a ceremony held at the National Museum in Lagos, showcasing four of them in the museum's courtyard. The selection included a bronze carving of a king's head, a carved elephant tusk and a small leopard.
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Parisians sunbathe on the lawns of Belleville Park as temperatures soar above 30 degrees in the capital and a heatwave peaks across France, with 16 departments still under an orange 'heatwave' warning, according to France's weather agency, Meteo-France.
French Health Minister urged the French public to stay hydrated and to moderate their alcohol consumption to avoid exposure to heat, especially between 11 am and 4 pm and to stay hydrated.
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Parisians sunbathe on the lawns of Belleville Park as temperatures soar above 30 degrees in the capital and a heatwave peaks across France, with 16 departments still under an orange 'heatwave' warning, according to France's weather agency, Meteo-France.
French Health Minister urged the French public to stay hydrated and to moderate their alcohol consumption to avoid exposure to heat, especially between 11 am and 4 pm and to stay hydrated.
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Parisians sunbathe on the lawns of Belleville Park as temperatures soar above 30 degrees in the capital and a heatwave peaks across France, with 16 departments still under an orange 'heatwave' warning, according to France's weather agency, Meteo-France.
French Health Minister urged the French public to stay hydrated and to moderate their alcohol consumption to avoid exposure to heat, especially between 11 am and 4 pm and to stay hydrated.
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The sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit ended in the coastal city of Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province on Friday, with the conclusion of multi-billion-U.S.-dollar agreements on 40 key projects related to foreign investment and foreign trade. Valued at 5.93 billion U.S. dollars, the projects covered by the deals signed at the event span various industries, including high-end equipment, new energy materials, and next-generation information technology.
The sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit ended in the coastal city of Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province on Friday, with the conclusion of multi-billion-U.S.-dollar agreements on 40 key projects related to foreign investment and foreign trade. Valued at 5.93 billion U.S. dollars, the projects covered by the deals signed at the event span various industries, including high-end equipment, new energy materials, and next-generation information technology. Themed “Multinationals and China: Connecting the World for Win-Win Cooperation,” the three-day summit brought together representatives from 465 multinational companies, featuring 135 Fortune Global 500 giants and 330 industry leaders spanning 43 countries and regions.
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The sixth Qingdao Multinationals Summit ended in the coastal city of Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province on Friday, with the conclusion of multi-billion-U.S.-dollar agreements on 40 key projects related to foreign investment and foreign trade. Valued at 5.93 billion U.S. dollars, the projects covered by the deals signed at the event span various industries, including high-end equipment, new energy materials, and next-generation information technology. Themed “Multinationals and China: Connecting the World for Win-Win Cooperation,” the three-day summit brought together representatives from 465 multinational companies, featuring 135 Fortune Global 500 giants and 330 industry leaders spanning 43 countries and regions.
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Dressed in feathered headgear and traditional swords, several thousand of Malaysia's ethnic Dayak people celebrate the end of the rice harvest season by parading through the streets of Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state on the island of Borneo.
The Gawai Dayak 2025 Parade in state capital Kuching is the only annual gathering by representatives of around 11 of Sarawak's main Dayak groups which participants said helps to keep alive a unique part of the Southeast Asian nation's culture.
Dressed in feathered headgear and traditional swords, several thousand of Malaysia's ethnic Dayak people celebrate the end of the rice harvest season by parading through the streets of Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state on the island of Borneo.
The Gawai Dayak 2025 Parade in state capital Kuching is the only annual gathering by representatives of around 11 of Sarawak's main Dayak groups which participants said helps to keep alive a unique part of the Southeast Asian nation's culture.
Malaysia's Dayak people are mainly riverine and hill-dwelling, made up of dozens of ethnic groups, each with their own distinct dialect, customs, laws and practices. Rainforest-clad Borneo is the world's third-largest island and is shared between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
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Dressed in feathered headgear and traditional swords, several thousand of Malaysia's ethnic Dayak people celebrate the end of the rice harvest season by parading through the streets of Kuching, the capital of Sarawak state on the island of Borneo.
The Gawai Dayak 2025 Parade in state capital Kuching is the only annual gathering by representatives of around 11 of Sarawak's main Dayak groups which participants said helps to keep alive a unique part of the Southeast Asian nation's culture.
Malaysia's Dayak people are mainly riverine and hill-dwelling, made up of dozens of ethnic groups, each with their own distinct dialect, customs, laws and practices. Rainforest-clad Borneo is the world's third-largest island and is shared between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
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Peruvian gas workers found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, earlier this week. Their company confirming the latest discovery of a pre-Hispanic tomb in the capital. Ceramic objects, including plates, bottles and jugs decorated with geometric figures and figures of fishermen, were also found next to the mummy.
Peruvian gas workers found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, earlier this week. Their company confirming the latest discovery of a pre-Hispanic tomb in the capital. Ceramic objects, including plates, bottles and jugs decorated with geometric figures and figures of fishermen, were also found next to the mummy.
The tomb and artifacts belong to the pre-Inca Chancay culture, which lived in the Lima area between the 11th and 15th centuries. Lima is home to over 500 archaeological sites, including dozens of "huacas" as ancient cemeteries are known in the Indigenous Quechua language.
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Peruvian gas workers found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, earlier this week. Their company confirming the latest discovery of a pre-Hispanic tomb in the capital. Ceramic objects, including plates, bottles and jugs decorated with geometric figures and figures of fishermen, were also found next to the mummy.
The tomb and artifacts belong to the pre-Inca Chancay culture, which lived in the Lima area between the 11th and 15th centuries. Lima is home to over 500 archaeological sites, including dozens of "huacas" as ancient cemeteries are known in the Indigenous Quechua language.
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni on Friday announced a new initiative to address debt burdens of African countries at an international meeting held in Rome. She co-chaired the meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which was attended by representatives from some African countries and international financial institutions.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni on Friday announced a new initiative to address debt burdens of African countries at an international meeting held in Rome. She co-chaired the meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which was attended by representatives from some African countries and international financial institutions.
The initiative is in part intended to reduce migration from Africa to Europe by boosting economic development in African countries, highlighting an alignment between Italy’s ambitious Mattei Plan for Africa and European Union's Global Gateway investment plan, which prioritizes investment in Africa's infrastructure.
According to her, the initiative is also expected to help reduce the debt of lower-middle income African countries by 50 percent. The "shared commitments towards the African continent" presented by the EU and Italy at the meeting were worth 1.2 billion euros, according to a statement.
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni on Friday announced a new initiative to address debt burdens of African countries at an international meeting held in Rome. She co-chaired the meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which was attended by representatives from some African countries and international financial institutions.
The initiative is in part intended to reduce migration from Africa to Europe by boosting economic development in African countries, highlighting an alignment between Italy’s ambitious Mattei Plan for Africa and European Union's Global Gateway investment plan, which prioritizes investment in Africa's infrastructure.
According to her, the initiative is also expected to help reduce the debt of lower-middle income African countries by 50 percent. The "shared commitments towards the African continent" presented by the EU and Italy at the meeting were worth 1.2 billion euros, according to a statement.
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For the first time in Viet Nam, an AI-based system combining remote sensing and machine learning is being used to monitor seawater quality in Hạ Long Bay and Cửa Lục, Quảng Ninh Province. These areas are not only ecological and scenic treasures but also economic and tourism hubs, making water management a strategic priority.
For the first time in Viet Nam, an AI-based system combining remote sensing and machine learning is being used to monitor seawater quality in Hạ Long Bay and Cửa Lục, Quảng Ninh Province. These areas are not only ecological and scenic treasures but also economic and tourism hubs, making water management a strategic priority.
The system is developed through a joint effort by Vietnamese and Polish scientists. It leverages satellite imagery, machine learning algorithms, and Google Cloud computing to analyze key water quality indicators and provide early pollution warnings. Initial tests show the AI system achieves over 73% accuracy, offering promising potential for wider adoption across Viet Nam’s coastal regions.
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For the first time in Viet Nam, an AI-based system combining remote sensing and machine learning is being used to monitor seawater quality in Hạ Long Bay and Cửa Lục, Quảng Ninh Province. These areas are not only ecological and scenic treasures but also economic and tourism hubs, making water management a strategic priority.
The system is developed through a joint effort by Vietnamese and Polish scientists. It leverages satellite imagery, machine learning algorithms, and Google Cloud computing to analyze key water quality indicators and provide early pollution warnings. Initial tests show the AI system achieves over 73% accuracy, offering promising potential for wider adoption across Viet Nam’s coastal regions.
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The US$550 million Legoland Shanghai Resort, could attract up to 2.4 million visitors a year once it officially opens on July 5, according to estimates by local government officials. Trial operations started on Friday at the world’s largest Legoland theme park in Shanghai, as the city presses ahead with its goal to boost its status as a major global tourist destination.
The US$550 million Legoland Shanghai Resort, could attract up to 2.4 million visitors a year once it officially opens on July 5, according to estimates by local government officials. Trial operations started on Friday at the world’s largest Legoland theme park in Shanghai, as the city presses ahead with its goal to boost its status as a major global tourist destination.
Construction of the Legoland resort began in 2021 as part of the city’s efforts to establish itself as a major international tourist destination. The operators of Legoland claim the theme park has the world’s first themed land and live show based on the Monkey King literary figure from the 16th-century novel Journey to the West.
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The US$550 million Legoland Shanghai Resort, could attract up to 2.4 million visitors a year once it officially opens on July 5, according to estimates by local government officials. Trial operations started on Friday at the world’s largest Legoland theme park in Shanghai, as the city presses ahead with its goal to boost its status as a major global tourist destination.
Construction of the Legoland resort began in 2021 as part of the city’s efforts to establish itself as a major international tourist destination. The operators of Legoland claim the theme park has the world’s first themed land and live show based on the Monkey King literary figure from the 16th-century novel Journey to the West.
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