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The number of Koreans living over 100 years old is nearly 3 times higher after 10 years, women dominate
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South Korea recorded 8,604 people aged 100 and over in 2025, an increase of 172.4% compared to a decade ago.
Tens of thousands of deaths related to summer heat in Germany
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Germany recorded about 14,000 deaths related to heat waves this summer.
World 24h: Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight
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Latest world news 20.8: Gold prices rise sharply, FOMC meeting minutes reveal worries about inflation; Forecast of storm Saudel rapidly intensifying from tonight...
Iran plans to ban hostile ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is considering a plan to collect tolls and fine ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Space ship leaks, Russia cancels spacewalk mission
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NASA's footage shows a series of snow white seeds sprayed from the rear of Russia's Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft.
China fails to launch first methane missile, loses all satellites
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China failed in launching the world's first methane fuel missile, losing all its satellites.
Russia's ally suddenly conducts drill
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Belarus, one of Russia's closest allies and shares a border with Ukraine, unexpectedly held a drill.
Shocked discovery when opening ancient coffin at Notre Dame Cathedral
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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, has two ancient coffins buried below and now scientists know who is buried there.
New Zealand bans the sale of cigarettes to people born after January 1, 2009
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New Zealand passed a historic anti-smoking bill in parliament on December 13, which banned the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after January 1, 2009.
NASA conducts a global water survey from outer space
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NASA has designed a satellite that collects data on rivers, lakes and seas from Earth's orbit.
Russia denies Ukrainian President Zelensky's 3-step request
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Russia said that the demands proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would lead to continued violence.
US to send patriot missiles to Ukraine
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The US will send patriot missiles to Ukraine. This air defense system could be provided in the next few days.
Chinese archaeologists are shocked by new discovery in ancient tomb
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The latest findings from dozens of tombs at the Lang Gia Than (Lingjiatan) site in Anhui Province have stunned Chinese archaeologists.
China reveals the secret to one of the deepest places on Earth
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A group of Chinese-led scientists reveals the secret to one of the deepest places on Earth in the Pacific Ocean.
Turkey discovers new oil field in top largest in 2022
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Putin said the newly discovered oil field was worth $12 billion.
Russian-appointed Kherson Deputy Provincial Governor Bsed
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Kherson Deputy Governor Vitaly Bulyuk was injured and his driver died after a two-man truck hit a mine on December 12.
Germany risks gas shortage due to failure to achieve consumption reduction target
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Germany faces the risk of gas shortages as it fails to achieve its consumption reduction target amid rising temperatures.
China receives record number of orders to build LNG tankers
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China is rapidly penetrating the market for shipbuilders carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) when it received a record number of new shipments this year.
The labor pants salvaged from a sunken ship was auctioned for 2.7 billion VND
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The pants and other artifacts were salvaged from S.S. Central America - the ship that sank in 1857, was auctioned in the US.
