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The silent hands make Champagne
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In the era of machines replacing humans in modern wine production bottles, Champagne still has a few artisans standing quietly among the cold stone walls, patiently rotating bottles of wine every day. For them, the purity of a bottle of Champagne does not come from technology, but from feelings, hearing and hands trained with decades of experience.
Cold air accelerates, signaling the latest severe cold spell
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This year's cold air has been quite strong since the beginning of the season and is quite active, with the deepest cold expected to appear in December.
US suddenly lifts sanctions on Russia in nuclear power plant project
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The US has allowed back transactions with many major Russian banks involved in the Paks-2 nuclear power plant project in Hungary.
Warning of potential risk of storm No. 15 sweeping back into the eye of storm No. 13
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The new low pressure in eastern Mindanao is likely to become storm No. 15 and enter the correct trajectory of storm No. 13 Kalmaegi that devastated the Philippines.
Bank tycoon predicts the most serious downside scenario for gold prices in 2026
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Despite continuously raising gold price forecasts in 2026, UBS still warned that gold prices could fall to $3,700/ounce in the worst scenario.
Israel declares ceasefire after attack leaves 26 dead
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was resumed after a series of bloody airstrikes that killed dozens of civilians in Gaza.
Inauguration of Cambodia's most modern Techo International Airport
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On the morning of October 20, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet inaugurated Techo International Airport (KTI) - the largest and most modern aviation infrastructure project in Cambodia's history.
New tropical depression forecast to appear this week, possibly becoming storm Melissa
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A tropical depression is forecast to form this week, with a 70 percent chance of forming in the Caribbean.
The US tightens taxes, Chinese companies sell more
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President Trump's new tariff has prompted major US technology companies to rush to order robot components from China for storage.
Creating a new context for relations
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The visit to Russia by interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is an event of great significance for the relationship between Russia and Syria as well as for the political and security situation and international relations in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region.
Russian military gains control of large settlement in Zaporozhye
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Assault units of the Russian Vostok Force Group took control of the large settlement of Poltavka in the Zaporozhye region.
Plane plunged off the runway, almost falling into the sea as storm No. 12 approached
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Emirates' plane had a serious problem on the morning of October 20 when landing at Hong Kong (China) airport as storm No. 12 Fengshen was approaching.
Forecast of when storm No. 12 will weaken
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The latest storm news said that on the morning of October 20, storm No. 12 Fengshen was about 540km from Hoang Sa Special Zone, strong at level 9, gusting to level 11.
No more time for delay, Sweden takes action amid concerns about conflict with Russia
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For the first time since the Cold War, Sweden has announced the re-establishment of national food reserves, citing the risk of conflict with Russia.
New low pressure forecast in the East Sea right after storm No. 12 Fengshen
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Storm No. 12 Fengshen is forecast to intensify maximum when in the middle of the East Sea. A new low pressure is also expected to form immediately after storm No. 12.
What is the scenario for Ukraine if the allies' support declines?
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The shaken in the West's commitment is setting a scary scenario for an abandoned Ukraine with an uncertain future.
Bold apple thief steals invaluable jewelry at the Louvre Museum
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Thieves stole "unprecedented" jewelry from the Louvre in Paris, France and escaped by motorbike.
World 24h: Cold air causes China to cool early, temperature forecast to drop sharply
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International news 19.10: Mr. Trump released a video of the US attacking a suspected drug-carrying ship in the Caribbean; Strong cold air causes China to cool down early, preparing to overflow to Vietnam...
Ukrainian guards declare deep attacks in Russian territory
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The Ukrainian guards said they had destroyed a military telecommunications tower, disrupting the Russian command system in the Bryansk region, deep inside Russian territory.
Promises to send troops to Ukraine by 10 European countries shaken after only 2 months
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Just two months after promising to send troops to Ukraine, the flow of military aid from key European allies is now seriously declining.
