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Hot summer, "cool" vacation trend rises in Europe
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Summer is originally the season to look for sunshine. When mentioning European summer tourism, tourists often think of the brilliant Mediterranean beaches in Greece, Spain or Italy. But when climate change causes extreme temperatures to rise, hot weather becomes the reason why a part of tourists reverse their habits: Heading north to find cool places. This trend called "Coolcation" - vacation - is becoming a new choice for summer travel season.
World 24h: Experts forecast gold prices for next week
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World news August 23: South Korean container ship chooses Arctic route to replace the Suez Canal to Europe; Experts forecast gold prices for next week...
Thailand issues curfew after 51 attacks overnight
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Narathiwat provincial authorities have issued a curfew after a series of attacks occurred in this locality and 2 southern provinces of Thailand, Yala and Pattani.
Ukrainian President rejects idea of organizing wartime elections
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President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the idea of holding elections in Ukraine, immediately after the former Minister of Defense publicly called for a vote.
Majestic Himalayas seen from Moscow
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Admiring the paintings of the Himalayas by the Russian mountain master - Nicholas Roerich, I feel so small amidst the majestic and mysterious wild mountains...
Russia controls 400 buildings in the Vodyanskoye region of Donetsk
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Russia has pushed all Ukrainian forces out of about 400 buildings in the campaign to control Vodyanskoye.
ETC account fee collection: Models being applied abroad
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In addition to road fees, some ETC systems abroad also charge additional service fees for accounts or devices.
World 24h: Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall
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World news 19.8: Employees of uranium enrichment facilities for Ukraine vote to strike; Forecast of when low pressure Neneng may make landfall...
Harvard University agrees to pay for settlement of human body parts sale scandal
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Harvard University has agreed to spend 53 million USD on a settlement after the former mortuary manager stole and sold donated human bodies.
Depression officially strengthens into Typhoon Saudel, forecast thunderstorms in many areas
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Tropical depression Saudel has strengthened into a tropical storm with winds of 75 km/h, while low pressure Neneng continues to move in a west-northwest direction.
China successfully recalls reusable missiles on land
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A Chinese space startup has successfully recovered a land-based missile.
Neneng low pressure approaches the mainland, may make landfall in the next 24 hours
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Tropical depression Neneng is moving rapidly in a west-northwest direction, possibly approaching or making landfall in the next 24 hours.
Russian general offers a scenario predicting the future of the state of Israel
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The Russian general said that the conflict in the Middle East is at risk of continuing to escalate and Israel may no longer exist as a nation.
Trump postpones 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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US President Donald Trump has postponed a series of tariffs expected to be imposed on Canadian goods.
Yemeni army intensifies Houthi attacks
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Fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi continues with attacks by missiles and UAVs in many areas.
Ukrainian uranium enrichment facility employees vote to strike
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More than 200 employees at Urenco's uranium enrichment facility in the UK voted to strike after disagreeing with the 4.1% wage increase proposal.
US - South Korea shorten joint military exercises
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Joint military exercises between South Korea and the US are shrinking in scale after US President Donald Trump requested a reduction in this activity.
Just listed, shares of Chinese company making humanoid robots increased by 629%
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Shares of Chinese humanoid robot company Unitree rose more than 600% in the first trading session in Shanghai.
3 tropical depressions simultaneously form, forecast rain for many days
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Three tropical depressions are forming simultaneously around the East Sea, including 1 tropical depression in the East Sea.
World 19/8: UAE stops trade with Iran after missile attack allegations
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attack allegations; US sanctions International Criminal Court President;... are prominent world news on the morning of August 19.
