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World 24h: Surprising amount of Russian gas sold to Europe in 2025

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Latest world news January 1st: Gold prices rise sharply, Russia enters the group controlling world gold resources; Russian gas sold to Europe at half a century's lowest...

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North Korean President takes daughter to New Year's Eve celebration

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North Korean President appears with his daughter at the New Year's Eve ceremony, sending a message of solidarity.

Russian hypersonic missiles ready to fire right next to NATO's flank

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Russian hypersonic missile Oreshnik officially puts on combat duty in Belarus, right next to NATO.

Unprecedentedly vibrant presidential elections in 2025

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Presidential elections took place in 27 countries in 2025, marking a vibrant election year with important changes in international politics.

Earth may return to ice age due to serious climate fault

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Earth may return to the ice age when extreme warming triggers a "mistake" in the climate system.

Super typhoon Fung-wong approaches, Philippines declares a state of disaster for 1 year

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The Philippines has just declared a national disaster status for 1 year after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 224 people, right when super typhoon Fung-wong was approaching.

Ukrainians accuse the $24 winter aid package of waste

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Mr Zelensky's $24 package for all Ukrainians has been criticized for being a waste of budget in the context of the conflict.

Philippines evacuate in the horrifying wind of super typhoon Fung-wong

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More than 100,000 Philippine residents were evacuated as super typhoon Fung-wong strengthened with peak winds of 185 km/h and gusts of up to 230 km/h.

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 6.7 earthquake

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On November 9, Japan issued a Tsunami warning to Iwate Prefecture after a 6.7 Category earthquake shook the northern waters of the country.

President Trump's childhood home auctioned for $2.3 million

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The childhood home of President Trump, once considered "unresidential", has just been auctioned for $2.3 million after being renovated.

Central Bank warns of bad news about the Russian economy

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After 3 consecutive quarters of slowing growth, the Russian Central Bank warned that the Russian economy could fall into recession by the end of this year.

EU bans visa, Russia declares it will respond with national interests

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Russia has accused the new EU visa ban of being a province for "trapping" and warned that there will be retaliatory measures but based on national interests.

China lifts ban on strategic metal exports to the US

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China has lifted a ban on exports of some key strategic metals to the US, effective from November 9.

Russian airstrikes reduce Ukraine's electricity output to zero

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Ukraine's energy system collapsed after a series of massive attacks by Russia targeting critical infrastructure.

Northeast monsoon forecast dominates the development of storm No. 14 Fung-wong in the East Sea

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As Typhoon No. 14 Fung-wong moves over the East Sea, stronger winds and temperatures are forecast to drop to 20 degrees Celsius in Hong Kong (China).

Russia gives reasons for airstrikes on Ukrainian energy facilities

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Russia insists airstrikes in Ukraine target facilities with potential for military purposes, not civilians.

EU faces serious shortage due to Ukraine aid

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The EU risks a sharp increase in deficits and public debt if it does not use Russian assets as collateral for Ukraine's aid, while Belgium opposes it due to legal risks.

South Korea searches for suspect who threatened to bomb Lotte shopping mall

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About 100 people in Seoul (South Korea) at a Lotte shopping mall were evacuated after a fake bomb threat appeared online.

Former German official who defended Nord Stream admits mistake

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A former German official admitted to one of the biggest mistakes in German foreign policy regarding the Nord Stream pipeline.

Forecast of the possibility of a super cold winter this year

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In response to the widespread information about the "super cold winter" this year, the China Meteorological Administration has officially spoken out.