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22 people killed in serious traffic accident in Niger
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At least 22 people have died in a serious traffic accident that occurred on the Maradi - Madaoua route, western Niger.
Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
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A Syrian court on August 11 sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
China activates emergency mechanism to respond to Dolphin storm in Beijing
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Chinese authorities raise flood response levels to the highest level in many districts of Beijing.
Iran reveals new regulations for ships passing through Hormuz, possibly with special preferences for some countries
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Iran said the new law on the management of the Ormuz Strait does not specifically name any country, but incentives for Russia may be negotiated separately.
Russia airstrikes Ukrainian UAV control center
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Russia said that Aerospace Forces had airstrikes on Ukrainian UAV gathering points and control centers in Donetsk, Kharkov and Sumy.
Iran declares conditions for temporary suspension of attack
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Iran affirms its "kick-for-kick" stance as the US temporarily suspends bombardment, amid military advisors warning of target and weapons depletion.
Russia attacks Chernomorsk container port and cargo ship
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said it has used high-precision weapons launched from the sea and drones targeting Ukrainian transport infrastructure.
Germany refuses to disclose secret documents related to Nord Stream explosion
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The German government declined to clarify whether Berlin received a prior warning about the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
World 24h: Forest fires in France and Spain cause 250,000 people to evacuate
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Latest world news July 26: Wildfires spread due to heat and drought in France and Spain; Russia extends ban on gasoline exports...
Israel accused of shelling southern Syria
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Syria accuses Israel of shelling and sending troops deep into villages, while the UN Secretary-General is visiting Damascus.
Iran warns of consequences if the US continues to attack
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The Iranian military affirmed that the scope of combat will expand geographically if the US insists on maintaining air strikes.
Russia attacks UAV production facility in Ukraine
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The Russian army's attack targeted a factory belonging to a technology company in Kiev, Ukraine.
China opens investigation into gene editing test scandal after death of 6-year-old girl
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A Chinese university is investigating information about a gene editing test that led to the death of a 6-year-old girl.
Iran still sold tens of billions of USD of oil during the conflict
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The Iranian Ministry of Oil said it had sold a total of 18 billion USD of oil during the conflict with the US as well as during the ceasefire.
Wildfires spread due to heat and drought in France and Spain
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Widespread wildfires caused by heat and drought are covering southwestern France and central Spain, forcing 260,000 people to evacuate.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China, causing heavy rain and strong gusts of wind
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Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province, southern China in the early morning of July 26, bringing heavy rain and strong gusts of wind.
Japan has an additional 27th World Heritage Site
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UNESCO has just listed the Asuka - Fujiwara Ancient Capital complex of Japan in the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of heritage sites in this country to 27.
Ukrainian people at risk facing harsh winters due to power shortages
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Ukraine's new government triplicates the electricity restoration target, but power generation capacity is still at risk of not meeting demand in the coming winter.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates on the rescue situation of Khoi Nguyen 18 ship sinking in the East Sea
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The Khoi Nguyen 18 ship with 62 people was sunk while operating in bad weather conditions in the East Sea, the Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed.
Record heatwave in Japan lasts longer than ever
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Many localities in Japan continue to record temperatures above 40°C, extending the chain of extreme heat to record levels.
