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Israel plants flag on strategic fortress Beaufort in Lebanon
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Israel announced it had captured the medieval strategic fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon on May 31.
Abandoned Soviet aircraft becomes artwork
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Swiss artist Micha Hani has turned a Soviet-era Yak-40 passenger plane in Armenia into a giant work of art.
Major storm sweeps through Australia, many states face risk of flash floods and tornadoes
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Australians are warned of a strong storm that could cause gusts of more than 125 km/h, flash floods and large waves.
White House releases latest report on Trump's health
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White House doctor concludes that US President Donald Trump is in very good health and is capable of holding the presidency.
Mr. Trump criticizes US Independence Day Concert, calls for cancellation
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Controversy surrounding the program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has increased after Mr. Trump's speech.
Many European countries may participate in suing Russia's gas ban
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that many European Union (EU) countries are signaling that they may participate in the lawsuit against the ban on importing Russian gas.
Typhoon Jangmi forms near the Philippines, forecast path for the next few days
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The tropical depression near the Philippines has strengthened into tropical storm Jangmi and is forecast to continue to strengthen in the coming days.
US Navy secretly supports cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Navy is said to be secretly supporting merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing instability in negotiations with Iran.
Large oil tanker explodes, causing fuel leak near the Strait of Hormuz
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A large Greek oil tanker was damaged after an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a leak of fuel into the sea.
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as new US airstrikes target Iran threaten the fragile negotiation process.
North Korea tests a series of mixed weapons
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North Korea continues to upgrade its modern combat capabilities with missiles and rocket-propelled artillery integrating new technologies.
Big factory chemical tank burst in the US, 9 people missing, the scene is too dangerous for rescue
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9 employees missing, 1 person killed after a chemical tank burst at a paper mill in Washington, USA.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in the Sumy region
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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled two settlements, Zapselye and Ryasnoye, in the Sumy region in the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe
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World news May 26: Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa, Mastercard; Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe...
New tropical depression forms, El Nino has a 92% chance of appearing
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The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression in the afternoon of May 26.
Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji
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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.
Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country
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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.
Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets
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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
