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Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die

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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.

Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low

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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.

Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy

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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.

White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus

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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.

Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade

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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.

TurkStream saves Slovakia's energy crisis

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Slovakia has begun importing Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline, Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed.

Difficulty recruiting troops, Ukraine encourages 18-year-old to join the army

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Ukraine has implemented a new military recruitment program, providing many good benefits for people aged 18 to 24 who join the army in the context of a serious shortage of personnel.

Breaking through a mattress ship from China faster than the Boeing 737

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The Chinese bullet train T-Flight has a top speed of 965 km/h, significantly faster than the average flight speed of long-haul Boeing passenger aircraft.

Many US states are submerged in snowstorms and cold

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A massive snowstorm has blanketed several states in the US, causing a series of traffic incidents and forcing schools and government offices to close.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in US border wall construction

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Former adviser to President Donald Trump pleaded guilty to fraud in soliciting donations to build a wall on the southern border of the United States, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Russia threatens retaliation if oil tanker seized by EU in Baltic

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Russia has warned that it will consider any action against Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea an attack on the country.

Vietnam begins term as member of UN Women Executive Council

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On February 10 (US time) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, attended the annual meeting of the Executive Council of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) as a member of the Executive Council for the 2025-2027 term.

Ukraine does not attack the last artery of Russian gas

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Ukraine has agreed not to attack TurkStream, the last gas pipeline carrying Russian gas to the EU.

US gold reserves could generate $750 billion overnight

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Adjusting the accounting books of the US gold reserves could help the country's treasury increase by $750 billion overnight.

Nord Stream 2 in a spiral of litigation and bankruptcy

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The Nord Stream 2 operator's trial of the EU in early February has been postponed. The court will invite the parties separately to discuss the new trial date.

Ukrainian President says ready to swap land with Russia during peace talks

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Ukraine is ready to swap land with Russia in peace talks.

Ukraine proposes new supply to EU instead of Russian gas

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The Ukrainian president called on the EU to completely stop Russian gas and propose a new supplier.

Forecast of low pressure in the East Sea likely to strengthen into a storm

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Low pressure areas in the central and southern East Sea are causing strong winds, thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong gusts.

Russian paratroopers fire artillery to support their comrades

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Artillery of the paratroopers from Tula (Russia) conducted artillery support, destroying enemy forces in the Kursk border area.

Next two BRICS countries consider leaving the USD

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Two BRICS members, Russia and Ethiopia, are gradually abandoning the US dollar and switching to trading in their own local currencies.