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Canadian police at the scene of the shooting in Toronto on July 11 (local time). Photo: AFP

Shooting in Canada, 7 casualties

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The shooting occurred during the annual Latin festival in downtown Toronto (Canada), police are searching for clues about the suspect.

Polish and French officials held the first consultation to discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's "nuclear block" initiative. Photo: TASS

Poland - France consult for the first time on nuclear umbrella project

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Poland and France held the first consultation on the nuclear umbrella project. Warsaw revealed that the two delegations "focused on the current security situation in Europe".

South Koreans take to the streets in the hot sun. Photo: Xinhua

Hot weather causes South Korea to activate emergency alert for the first time

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The two cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang in South Korea have for the first time applied the highest heat warning level since the system was launched.

Typhoon Ba Vi is causing deep impact on the weather in mainland China. Photo: Zoom Earth

Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall twice, only 20 minutes apart

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Typhoon Ba Vi made landfall in eastern China on the night of July 11, bringing strong winds.

As soon as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US launched a new attack on this country. Photo: AFP

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, US launches new attack

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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 12 that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice".