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Hot summer, "cool" vacation trend rises in Europe
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Summer is originally the season to look for sunshine. When mentioning European summer tourism, tourists often think of the brilliant Mediterranean beaches in Greece, Spain or Italy. But when climate change causes extreme temperatures to rise, hot weather becomes the reason why a part of tourists reverse their habits: Heading north to find cool places. This trend called "Coolcation" - vacation - is becoming a new choice for summer travel season.
Majestic Himalayas seen from Moscow
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Admiring the paintings of the Himalayas by the Russian mountain master - Nicholas Roerich, I feel so small amidst the majestic and mysterious wild mountains...
56 hours of sleepless journey to conquer the Baltic Sea
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Can you drive, run for 56 hours without sleeping? If you know it's too difficult, think about how terrible it is to swim for 56 hours in the sea...
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.
737 MAX returns to the focus in efforts to revive Boeing
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Below are notable milestones in the development process of the Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft line.
Russia - Syria convert Hmeimim and Tartus bases, major change in military presence
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On August 9, Syria said it had reached an agreement with Russia on the fate of 2 Russian bases in the country.
Kazan is vibrant and quiet
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In mid-June, reading information about Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit to Kazan (Tartarstan Republic, Russian Federation), I became curious to learn about Kazan, and then decided to go with relatives to a place called the 3rd capital of Russia, after Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Mammoth bones found well preserved in Bulgaria
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Mammoth bone fragments were discovered in Bulgaria after the water level of the Danube River dropped to a record low.
About 800,000 Ukrainian weapons smuggled into the black market
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Italian mafia discovered purchasing drones from the battlefield, raising concerns that Ukrainian weapons are being smuggled into the black market in many areas.
China launches a series of new satellites with Truong Chinh-6 missile
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China continues to expand its space program by successfully launching satellites testing new generation communication technology.
Caspian Sea becomes the clash point of 2 major conflicts
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The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland waters, has become the latest area to be drawn into 2 conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
Japan's population falls below 120 million
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The Japanese government said that the number of its citizens has decreased to below 120 million people.
Major earthquakes shake Japan in the past 15 years
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The strong earthquake that occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 once again shows that Japan is still one of the countries most affected by earthquakes in the world.
Very strong El Nino forecast may form from the end of 2026
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The Philippine meteorological agency forecasts that El Nino is very strong, likely to form from October 2026 and last until the first half of 2027.
Nearly 2,000 historical artifacts restored in Afghanistan
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Heritage conservation efforts in Afghanistan recorded many results when nearly 2,000 historical artifacts were restored and preserved in the past year.
Balance and reduce risk
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With a fairly long tour, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed new efforts in implementing his foreign policy in the context of the world and Northeast Asia situation changing very strongly.
Germany refuses to disclose secret documents related to Nord Stream explosion
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The German government declined to clarify whether Berlin received a prior warning about the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
China opens investigation into gene editing test scandal after death of 6-year-old girl
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A Chinese university is investigating information about a gene editing test that led to the death of a 6-year-old girl.
Japan has an additional 27th World Heritage Site
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UNESCO has just listed the Asuka - Fujiwara Ancient Capital complex of Japan in the World Heritage List, bringing the total number of heritage sites in this country to 27.
Record heatwave in Japan lasts longer than ever
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Many localities in Japan continue to record temperatures above 40°C, extending the chain of extreme heat to record levels.
