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Wildfires in Canada, smoke and dust cover many areas of the US

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Smoke and dust from wildfires in Canada are covering many US states, causing air pollution and affecting the health of millions of people.

Chinese university terminates contract with plagiarism lecturer

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The investigating council confirmed that Ms. Jia Qianqian - lecturer at Northwest University, China, had violations and plagiarism in scientific research works.

Russian forces expand operation east of Ivolzhanskoye

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Military experts said that the Russian army has launched a sweep operation in the forest east of the settlement, expanding the control area.

Japan for the first time allows descendants of 11 former Imperial branches to return to the Imperial Family

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Japan has just passed amendments to the Royal Act for the first time in 79 years to respond to the shrinking number of Royal members.

Typhoon Elida increases intensity continuously, about to reach maximum level

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Typhoon Elida is operating in the eastern Pacific basin and is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane on July 17.

Low pressure connects with low pressure after storm Ba Vi, with risk of entering the East Sea

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A new low pressure area will form immediately after Typhoon Ba Vi, in which there is a possibility of a low pressure area entering the East Sea in the coming days.

Close-up of US re-attack on Iran

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The US Central Command on July 12 released a video showing US forces deploying a third attack on Iran.

US urges Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon ahead of new round of negotiations

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The US military delegation has just arrived in Beirut, Lebanon to discuss the mechanism for deploying a pilot area for Israel to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.

Vietnam affirms that UNCLOS is a comprehensive and thorough legal basis for sea areas

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Vietnam reaffirms that UNCLOS 1982 is the sole legal basis, comprehensively and thoroughly regulating the scope of rights to enjoy sea areas.

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.

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".

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 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.

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".

Russia focuses on attacking important ports of Ukraine

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Russia on July 11 launched long-range attacks targeting seaport infrastructure and ships transporting weapons for the Ukrainian army.

Russian Presidential Advisor: Without a strong navy, there will be no Russia

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The Russian Navy must handle all tasks in peacetime and wartime, Russian Presidential Advisor, Chairman of the Maritime Council Nikolay Patrushev shared.

Miyama Kayabuki no Sato, where time travels slowly

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About 2 hours by train and bus from the center of Kyoto, the ancient village of Miyama Kayabuki no Sato appears as a intact slice of ancient Japan.

World 24h: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week

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Latest world news 11. 7: Unexpected forecast for gold prices next week; El Nino 2026 forecast to be record strong...

Typhoon Ba Vi approaches China, bringing a giant rain band almost equal to the area of France

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China evacuated more than 1.8 million people on July 11 when Typhoon Ba Vi approached, forecast to bring heavy rain.

Russia announces raid on a series of military facilities in Kiev overnight

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The Russian Ministry of Defense launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian defense industrial facilities and military infrastructure in Kiev.