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Strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 in Venezuela on June 24. Photo: US Geological Survey (USGS)

7.1 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela triggers tsunami warning

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A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 occurred near the northern coast of Venezuela on June 24, local time.

Ukrainian stronghold attacked by Russian troops. Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

Russia declares control of Ivolzhanskoye settlement in Sumy

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Russia on June 24 announced that forces of the Northern Task Force had controlled the Ivolzhanskoye settlement in Sumy province.

Press Secretary of the President of Russia - Mr. Dmitry Peskov. Photo: TASS

Only nuclear deterrence can prevent global war

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Only nuclear deterrence is protecting the world from global war, according to Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.

Super El Nino is likely to appear this year as the sea surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean is unusually high. Photo: Xinhua

Unusually hot Pacific Ocean, the world faces historic El Nino

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The unusually high sea surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean is creating conditions for the possibility of the appearance of super El Nino with intensity that could break all previous records.

People go swimming in hot weather in Paris, France. Photo: Xinhua

Record heatwaves will continue in many regions around the world

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The high pressure dome keeps the Sahara hot air covering Europe until early July, while many regions in Asia are also experiencing intense heat.