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World 24h: Forecast of storm Lowell changing direction, increasing risk of impact

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World News 24h: Storm Lowell accelerates, may replace the storm in the next 24-48 hours; World gold prices lose momentum to recover, falling close to the 4,400 USD/ounce mark...

Relatives of Philippine President accused of corruption

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Former Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives Martin Romualdez is accused of being involved in a large-scale corruption scandal surrounding flood control projects in the country.

Belgium arrests spy suspect for selling chip technology secrets to foreign countries

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Belgian authorities said on September 7 that they had arrested a suspected spy accused of selling trade secrets of a chip manufacturer.

China puts world-leading eye satellite into Nepal's relief operation

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China's space observation technology is becoming the first layer of defense against natural disasters.

Mr. Trump transforms into a superhero in new AI video from the White House

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The White House on September 6 (US time) posted an AI video, depicting US President Donald Trump in the image of the superhero Green Lantern.

Germany refuses to disclose secret documents related to Nord Stream explosion

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The German government declined to clarify whether Berlin received a prior warning about the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

World 24h: Forest fires in France and Spain cause 250,000 people to evacuate

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Latest world news July 26: Wildfires spread due to heat and drought in France and Spain; Russia extends ban on gasoline exports...

Israel accused of shelling southern Syria

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Syria accuses Israel of shelling and sending troops deep into villages, while the UN Secretary-General is visiting Damascus.

Iran warns of consequences if the US continues to attack

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The Iranian military affirmed that the scope of combat will expand geographically if the US insists on maintaining air strikes.

Russia attacks UAV production facility in Ukraine

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The Russian army's attack targeted a factory belonging to a technology company in Kiev, Ukraine.

China opens investigation into gene editing test scandal after death of 6-year-old girl

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A Chinese university is investigating information about a gene editing test that led to the death of a 6-year-old girl.

Iran still sold tens of billions of USD of oil during the conflict

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The Iranian Ministry of Oil said it had sold a total of 18 billion USD of oil during the conflict with the US as well as during the ceasefire.

Wildfires spread due to heat and drought in France and Spain

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Widespread wildfires caused by heat and drought are covering southwestern France and central Spain, forcing 260,000 people to evacuate.

Typhoon Noul hits southern China, causing heavy rain and strong gusts of wind

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Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province, southern China in the early morning of July 26, bringing heavy rain and strong gusts of wind.

Japan has an additional 27th World Heritage Site

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UNESCO has just listed the Asuka - Fujiwara Ancient Capital complex of Japan in the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of heritage sites in this country to 27.

Ukrainian people at risk facing harsh winters due to power shortages

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Ukraine's new government triplicates the electricity restoration target, but power generation capacity is still at risk of not meeting demand in the coming winter.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates on the rescue situation of Khoi Nguyen 18 ship sinking in the East Sea

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The Khoi Nguyen 18 ship with 62 people was sunk while operating in bad weather conditions in the East Sea, the Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed.

Record heatwave in Japan lasts longer than ever

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Many localities in Japan continue to record temperatures above 40°C, extending the chain of extreme heat to record levels.

From Hormuz to Malacca: Straits igniting global tension

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Hormuz and the maritime straits have played a backbone in global trade since the 16th century, and have also fueled geopolitical confrontations.

Iran speaks out after merchant ship attacked by Ukraine

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that at least 1 sailor was killed in the attack believed to be by Ukraine on a cargo ship in the Caspian Sea.