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Wildfires in Canada, smoke and dust cover many areas of the US
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Smoke and dust from wildfires in Canada are covering many US states, causing air pollution and affecting the health of millions of people.
Chinese university terminates contract with plagiarism lecturer
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The investigating council confirmed that Ms. Jia Qianqian - lecturer at Northwest University, China, had violations and plagiarism in scientific research works.
Russian forces expand operation east of Ivolzhanskoye
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Military experts said that the Russian army has launched a sweep operation in the forest east of the settlement, expanding the control area.
Japan for the first time allows descendants of 11 former Imperial branches to return to the Imperial Family
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Japan has just passed amendments to the Royal Act for the first time in 79 years to respond to the shrinking number of Royal members.
Typhoon Elida increases intensity continuously, about to reach maximum level
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Typhoon Elida is operating in the eastern Pacific basin and is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane on July 17.
9.6 billion m3 gas contract with Iran not extended, Turkey turns to Russian LNG
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Turkey said that its gas contract with Iran is about to end and the parties have not yet negotiated an extension.
Major fire in Malaysia burns down 200 houses
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A large fire spread rapidly in strong winds, causing hundreds of people to lose their homes in a coastal village in Sabah.
Palace of light and memory
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There are spaces where when you step in, people not only see beauty, but are also placed in a strange relationship with time. Catherine Palace - a Baroque masterpiece (royal architectural style with elaborate and magnificent carving details) in Pushkin city, Russia is such a place, where the past is not lying still, but sparkling and reflecting.
Italian Deputy Prime Minister calls for return to importing Russian energy
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini proposes that the European Union resume imports of oil and gas from Russia.
Japan warns of the situation of elderly people dying alone at home
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Japan recorded nearly 77,000 people found dead alone at home in 2025, most of whom were elderly.
Russian air defense shoots down HIMARS missiles and 568 Ukrainian UAVs in 1 day
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Russian air defense forces shot down a US-made HIMARS missile and 568 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs within 24 hours.
Iran declares the US and Israel have achieved nothing after the conflict
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Iranian leaders affirmed that they do not trust Washington or Tel Aviv and are ready to restart military operations at any time.
Effected Hungarian Prime Minister wants to restore relations with the EU
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The new government in Hungary is promoting a strategic alliance with Poland, in order to learn from the experience of restoring institutions and ending isolation.
US plans to arrest Iranian oil tanker, increase maximum pressure at sea
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The US plans to arrest Iran-related ships in the next few days, according to the Wall Street Journal.
US - Iran push Hormuz Strait into 24-hour volatility
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Conflicting statements and military actions between the US and Iran have caused the important maritime route to fall into a state of continuous instability.
Ukraine launches attacks from Crimea to the Baltic as soon as the US changes strategy with Russia's oil
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Ukraine attacks a series of Russian oil refineries just hours after the US eased sanctions.
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into the sea
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Consecutive missile tests show that North Korea continues to strengthen its military capabilities amidst a volatile regional context.
Shooting in supermarket in Ukraine, 6 people killed
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At least 6 people were killed and 15 others injured after a man opened fire on a street in Kiev and then took a hostage in a supermarket.
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz, opens fire on ships
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Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate on April 18 when Iran reversed its decision to reopen the strait and opened fire on ships trying to pass through.
World 24h: Time when Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume
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World news 18. 4: Russian oil through Druzhba to Hungary may resume from next week; Series of tourist ships leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire...
