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A class in Japan. Photo: AFP

Japan puts electronic textbooks into use in schools

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The Japanese Parliament passes a new legal framework, paving the way for electronic textbooks to become official documents.

Last May was the second hottest May in world history. Photo: Xinhua

The world has just experienced its second hotest May in history

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Global temperatures continue to be very high as climate change and El Niño intensify extreme weather events.

4 targets at the US al-Azraq base in Jordan have been targeted by Iran with long-range missiles, including an F-35 fighter hangar and a command center. Photo: Xinhua

Iran declares attack on US base series

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Iran claims to have attacked US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain.

What worries many weather experts and observers is that El Nino this year may develop into a "super El Nino". Photo: Xinhua

El Nino appears, is getting stronger, can last until the end of the year

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El Nino appearing in the Pacific increases the risk of heat and crop damage.

Leaders of the German opposition party believe that Ukraine must explain its role in the Nord Stream explosion. Photo: Xinhua

German opposition party leader demands answer on Nord Stream sabotage

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Co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party believes that Ukraine needs to explain its role in the Nord Stream explosion.