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Russia controls 8 more Ukrainian settlements in the past week
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In the week from February 14-20, Russian forces controlled 8 settlements in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.
Trump's counterpart tax was rejected by the US Supreme Court
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On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled that Mr. Trump had violated federal law by unilaterally imposing a global counterpart tax.
World 24h: Gold prices heat up again
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Latest world news 20. 2: Mr. Trump asks the US government to release UFO files; Gold prices reverse and heat up again,...
Ukraine expects military export breakthrough despite prolonged conflict
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Ukraine allows the resumption of defense exports, estimated at several billion USD, and considers imposing taxes to increase revenue for the military amid the prolonged conflict with Russia.
Former South Korean President says life sentence is politically motivated
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said that the life sentence is a political retaliation, but still apologized for imposing martial law.
Venezuelan President arrested by US Delta Force special forces
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arrested by the Delta Force special forces of the US military.
International community speaks out when the US attacks Venezuela
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Iran, Colombia and Cuba expressed concern about the situation in Venezuela after the US attacked this country.
Trump says Venezuelan President and wife arrested
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US President Donald Trump said that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been arrested.
US attack, Venezuela declares state of emergency
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The US is conducting attacks inside Venezuelan territory, President Donald Trump confirmed on January 3.
Finland updates investigation into ship breaking cables in the Baltic Sea
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Finnish police said they have made progress in the criminal investigation into the cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea owned by Elisa network operator.
Widespread cold, the deepest temperature drop since the beginning of winter
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Temperatures in Hong Kong (China) dropped to 11.4 degrees Celsius on January 3rd, the lowest level so far in this winter.
Many loud explosions in Venezuela's capital amid escalating tensions with the US
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Many explosions and smoke columns rose in Venezuela's capital Caracas, amid escalating tensions with the US.
Trump threatens to interfere in protests in Iran
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Widespread protests in Iran put the government in a difficult position, while warnings from Mr. Trump raised concerns about escalating the region.
Russian forces destroy 2 groups attacking Ukraine in Grabovskoye
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Russian forces destroyed two attack groups of the Ukrainian army when these units tried to counter-attack near the Grabovskoye settlement, in the Sumy region (Ukraine).
NATO increases operations near the Russia-Belarus border
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Russia warns that NATO's military operations near the border are pushing the situation to the brink of direct conflict.
Warning of ice cracks in the Arctic causing major climate change
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Small, narrow ice cracks are activating dangerous chain reactions, completely changing the Arctic climate and accelerating the melting rate beyond expectations.
Mr. Zelensky elects 34-year-old official as Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a new Minister of Defense to strengthen Ukraine's drone capabilities.
Blind prophet Vanga predicts 2026
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Blind prophet Vanga's forecast for 2026 revolves around earthquakes, conflicts and expectations of a medical turning point.
6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico
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Strong earthquake shakes southern and central Mexico on January 2.
Typhoon from January 3 may cause widespread power outages and communication interference
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NOAA warns that a terrestrial storm from January 3 poses a risk of disrupting communication, GPS and widespread power outages.