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Plan to limit population to 10 million faces risk of rejection
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New poll results show that Swiss voters are increasingly leaning towards opposing the controversial proposal.
World oil prices continue to fluctuate after Iranian conflict flared up again
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World oil prices continue to rise after new military actions related to Iran.
At least 23 people killed in Russian attack
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Russia's large-scale airstrike caused many casualties, while Ukraine warned of the risk of further escalation.
US sanctions Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange
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US sanctions Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange for links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran launches missiles into Kuwait, Bahrain, US airstrikes Qeshm island
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Iran targets Kuwait and Bahrain as the US launches new attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island.
Typhoon Jangmi forms near the Philippines, forecast path for the next few days
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The tropical depression near the Philippines has strengthened into tropical storm Jangmi and is forecast to continue to strengthen in the coming days.
US Navy secretly supports cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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The US Navy is said to be secretly supporting merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing instability in negotiations with Iran.
Large oil tanker explodes, causing fuel leak near the Strait of Hormuz
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A large Greek oil tanker was damaged after an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a leak of fuel into the sea.
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire agreement
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Middle East tensions continue to escalate as new US airstrikes target Iran threaten the fragile negotiation process.
North Korea tests a series of mixed weapons
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North Korea continues to upgrade its modern combat capabilities with missiles and rocket-propelled artillery integrating new technologies.
Big factory chemical tank burst in the US, 9 people missing, the scene is too dangerous for rescue
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9 employees missing, 1 person killed after a chemical tank burst at a paper mill in Washington, USA.
Russia announces control of 2 more settlements in the Sumy region
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Northern Russia's combat group forces have controlled two settlements, Zapselye and Ryasnoye, in the Sumy region in the past 24 hours.
World 24h: Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe
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World news May 26: Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa, Mastercard; Fierce heat covers many areas in Western Europe...
New tropical depression forms, El Nino has a 92% chance of appearing
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The low pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has strengthened into a tropical depression in the afternoon of May 26.
Iran shoots down US $30 million UAV
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The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that it had shot down a US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Quartet announces joint infrastructure project, seaport construction in Fiji
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Foreign Ministers of the Quartet agreed to jointly build seaports in Fiji, and signed agreements on strategic minerals and energy security.
Russia seeks opportunities to expand nuclear power in a BRICS country
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Russia sees prospects for building more nuclear power plants in Brazil - a key member of the BRICS group.
Russia continues to sue EU over 300 billion USD of frozen assets
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The Central Bank of Russia filed a second lawsuit with the European Union (EU) court over frozen assets.
Record heat covers Western Europe in May
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The unusual heat wave spread throughout Western Europe, breaking a series of temperature records and causing widespread warnings.
Sun faces super-explosion risk, Earth may be affected by communication
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Scientists warn that the Sun may soon create extremely strong eruptions strong enough to disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems on Earth.
