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Typhoon Lala forms, first affected area declares state of emergency
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Hawaii, USA has declared a state of emergency since August 13, local time, when Typhoon Lala is expected to cause strong winds, floods and landslides.
6 potential candidates to become United Nations Secretary-General
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Four women and 2 men are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as head of the United Nations.
Russia warns NATO is militarizing the Arctic
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Russia warns that NATO's increased military operations in the Arctic could threaten regional stability.
US plans to establish first multinational drone strike force in the Middle East`
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The US is expected to establish the first multinational drone strike force, with the expected participation of partners in the Middle East region.
Japan lowers emergency alert after record heavy rain, more than 400,000 people ordered to evacuate
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Record heavy rain in Chiba Prefecture, Japan has killed 4 people, 1 missing and more than 400,000 people have been asked to evacuate.
French Minister of Justice refuses to resign after child murder investigation error
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The murder of an 11-year-old girl in France has sparked controversy about inadequacies in handling child abuse charges.
11m high tsunami hits New Zealand, hundreds evacuated
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Strong winds and tsunamis seriously affected Wellington (New Zealand), forcing authorities to deploy emergency measures.
US Apache helicopter crashes near the Strait of Hormuz
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President Donald Trump confirms information that a US military helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany and France cancel joint fighter jet project
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Prolonged disagreements between German and French defense corporations have caused one of Europe's most ambitious military programs to collapse.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares end to conflict
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The statement from the Israeli Prime Minister was made amid US calls for the parties to maintain a ceasefire.
Nuclear weapons return to the center of global geopolitical competition
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Countries possessing nuclear weapons are taking more warheads out of storage and installing them on launch systems.
Russia continues to control new settlements in Donetsk
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Units of the Russian Southern Operations Group have seized control of the Khimik settlement in Donetsk in the past 24 hours.
Iran announces list of retaliatory targets, targeting US and Israeli oil and gas facilities
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Iran warned it would target US and Israeli oil and gas facilities in the Middle East if its energy infrastructure continued to be attacked.
President Trump outlines two scenarios if the agreement with Iran collapses
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US President Donald Trump said he is ready to consider strong measures against Iran if the negotiation process with Tehran does not yield results.
World 24h: Russia warns Germany to buy high-priced energy because of refusing Nord Stream
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Latest world news 8.6: Russia cannot explain Germany's decision to refuse Nord Stream; Not optimistic forecast about gold prices in the short term...
EU takes new action with oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet
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The EU allows the navy to participate in the IRINI operation to inspect and arrest ships suspected of transporting Russian oil in the Mediterranean.
North Korea rolls out red carpet, fires 21 rounds of cannons to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Crowds holding flags and fresh flowers stand along streets in the capital Pyongyang, North Korea to welcome the Chinese leader.
Japan closes 94 schools after black bear incident in residential area
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A black bear suddenly appeared in a residential area, causing the Japanese government to close 94 schools and issue an emergency warning to residents.
Hong Kong (China): Human-shaped robot will sell goods on the coast
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Hong Kong (China) promotes the application of artificial intelligence in life, while raising public awareness about new technologies.
South Korean President emphasizes North Korea's denuclearization goal
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South Korean President warns nuclear race could turn Northeast Asia into a dangerous hotspot.
