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New Australian bill forces social media to allow bot bot botting algorithms
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The Australian government is preparing to enact a law forcing technology companies to allow users to turn off algorithms and self-determine the content displayed on their personal pages.
At least 10 people killed in fireworks explosion in Mexico
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Local authorities confirmed a fireworks explosion kept in a church in central Mexico, killing at least 10 people and injuring 64 others.
North Korea declares to develop navy into nuclear force
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North Korea is committed to developing its navy into a nuclear-powered force, in the context of the US, South Korea and Japan preparing for sea exercises.
Boeing plane crashes off runway, crashes into a series of vehicles at US airport
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A Amazon cargo plane skidded off the runway at Miami International Airport, crashed into vehicles and caught fire, killing 5 people and injuring 5 others.
Iran declares complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, establishes new restrictive zone
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Iran announced it would establish a new restrictive zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, and warned of sanctions against ships entering this area without cooperation with Tehran.
President Vladimir Putin's approval rating in Russia reaches nearly 77%
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The percentage of Russians expressing confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin in a survey conducted from June 15-21 reached 76.7%.
US threatens to impose 100% tax if Europe imposes tax on digital services
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US President Donald Trump threatens to impose 100% tariffs on European countries that impose digital tariffs on US companies.
US airstrikes Iran after cargo ship attacked
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US forces raided Iranian missile and unmanned aerial vehicle depots as well as coastal radar positions on June 26, local time.
Russia controls more Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy in the past week
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In the week from June 20-26, forces of the Northern Russia Operations Group announced that they had further controlled the Ivolzhanskoye community in the Sumy region.
World 24h: Record rain in China's desert city
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World news June 26: Nord Stream 2 declares legal war with EU; Record rain in China's desert city...
Iran and IAEA exchange views on nuclear inspection
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The nuclear monitoring agency revealed the first technical contacts amid Iran's insistence that it has not yet opened the bombed facilities.
World-class hydropower plant in China officially put into operation
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World-class hydropower plant in China Song Jiangkou officially connected to China's power grid.
Former First Lady of South Korea sentenced to 7 years in prison
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Former First Lady of South Korea Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 7 years in prison for corruption, including bribery.
Poland and Ukraine hold reconstruction conference, pledging billions of euros in support
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference co-organized by Poland and Ukraine is expected to reach more than 160 agreements with a total value of over 10 billion euros (about 11.36 billion USD).
Iran rejects proposal to use released assets to buy soybeans and US corn
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Iran's top negotiator rejects US claims to use released assets.
Singapore establishes AI-based financial research institute
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The Singapore Monetary Authority is establishing a new platform connecting the financial industry, technology and research community to promote innovation.
Japan cancels more than 100 flights as 2 storms approach
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Typhoon Mekkhala is having gusts of up to 144 km/h and is likely to converge with Typhoon Higos as it approaches Japan.
Desert city in China welcomes record rainfall
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Unusual heavy rain in the Chinese desert region raises concerns about extreme weather trends and long-term impacts.
Number of deaths from Ebola in Congo exceeds 300, government tightens control
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo killed hundreds of people, forcing authorities to tighten strict travel regulations.
Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO
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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.
