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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...
Poland publicly announces the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, total aid reaches 4.5 billion USD
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Poland said it has transferred about 4.5 billion USD worth of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine since the conflict broke out in 2022.
NATO reconnaissance aircraft increase in appearance in the Baltic region
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A NATO reconnaissance aircraft has just flown over the Baltic region, in the context of the alliance preparing to hold a summit.
NATO announces weapons contract worth tens of billions of USD, commits to aid Ukraine 80 billion USD/year
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NATO member countries will announce new arms procurement contracts worth tens of billions of USD at a summit in Ankara, Turkey.
LNG tanker attacked in Oman Bay
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The drone attack caused a fire in the engine room of a LNG tanker, seriously threatening maritime safety in the Gulf of Oman.
Super typhoon Ba Vi maintains intensity for 78 consecutive hours, heading towards the next landfall area
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Super typhoon Ba Vi is forecast to pass through northeastern Taiwan (China) and then make landfall in eastern China.
124 individuals of the Vietnamese delegation awarded the Medal "Hero of Venezuela
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The Venezuelan government awarded the "Hero of Venezuela" medal to the Vietnamese delegation participating in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake in the South American country.
Hot weather in the US kills dozens
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The historic heatwave coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has caused dozens of deaths and many events to be canceled.
Nord Stream AG loses lawsuit against insurance companies over gas pipeline explosion
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The lawsuit was filed by Nord Stream AG in February 2024 against insurance companies Lloyd's of London and Arch Insurance.
Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia
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Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia despite great pressure.
Vietnamese rescue team removes 57 bodies from rubble in Venezuela
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The Vietnamese rescue and relief team, after days of supporting the search for victims after the earthquake, has removed 57 bodies from the rubble in Venezuela.
World 24h: Gold price is forecast to reach about 5,200 USD/ounce
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Latest world news today July 6th: Gold price is forecast to reach about 5,200 USD/ounce; Super typhoon Ba Vi makes landfall on Rota island...
Prison riots kill 19 in Sri Lanka
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Riots between two groups of inmates escalated into violence, causing many prison staff and security forces to be injured and killed.
Chinese Navy successfully test-fires strategic missile from submarine
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The Chinese military affirmed that the launch was part of an annual training plan, not aimed at any specific target.
Dam breach in Guangxi, flood warning raised to the highest level
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Torrential rain for many consecutive days caused a dam to break at a reservoir, forcing the Guangxi government, China, to immediately raise the emergency response level.
French museum stolen millions of USD exposes security loopholes
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The audacious theft exposed serious security loopholes at French museums, despite being "specially noticed" after the Louvre museum theft.
