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Typhoon Mekkhala is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos when approaching Japan. Photo: Zoom Earth

Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach

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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.

An area in Hotan County, Hotan Province, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest China. Photo: Xinhua

Desert city in China welcomes record rainfall

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Unusual heavy rain in the Chinese desert region raises concerns about extreme weather trends and long-term impacts.

Congolese health workers operating against Ebola. Photo: Xinhua

Number of deaths from Ebola in Congo exceeds 300, government tightens control

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The Ebola outbreak in Congo killed hundreds of people, forcing authorities to tighten strict travel regulations.

The weapons deployed in Kaliningrad are powerful enough to repel any potential NATO attacks. Photo: TASS

Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO

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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.

People in La Guaira, Venezuela search for survivors in the rubble after the earthquake on June 24. Photo: Xinhua

Relief efforts after double earthquake in Venezuela

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The double earthquake in Venezuela killed at least 188 people and injured 1,520 others.