⚡️ Severe Floods Devastate Sri Lanka Following Heavy Rains
Severe floods have hit Sri Lanka, leading to widespread devastation. At least 10 people have been killed, and large parts of the country are without power. Heavy rains have caused extensive damage, disrupting daily life and essential services.
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⚡️ Severe Hailstorm Hits Multiple Districts in Manipur, India — Media Reports
Local media report extensive impacts, with residents experiencing large hailstones and extreme weather conditions.
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Significant Oil and Gas Field Discovered in the Sea of Japan off South Korea
President Yun Seok-yol has announced the discovery of a potentially large oil and gas field in Yeonil Bay, located about 260 kilometers southeast of Seoul, near the city of Pohang. This field in the Sea of Japan could hold an estimated 14 billion barrels of oil and gas, marking a significant find for South Korea's energy resources.
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⚡️ South Korea Suspends Inter-Korean Military Agreement Amid Rising Tensions
South Korea has announced the suspension of its inter-Korean military agreement with North Korea. According to the Ryonhap news agency, this decision will remain in effect "until trust between Seoul and Pyongyang is restored." This move marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two Koreas amid ongoing tensions.
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Claudia Sheinbaum Clinches Historic Victory in Mexico's Presidential Election
Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City and a protégé of the incumbent president, has emerged victorious in Mexico's presidential election, according to exit polls. Sheinbaum secured approximately 56-57.8% of the vote, while her main rival, Xochitl Galvez, garnered about 29-30%.
This win marks a significant milestone, as Sheinbaum is set to become the first female president in Mexican history. She was the candidate of the Sigamos Haciendo Historia coalition, which includes the ruling Moreno party. Final election results are expected to be announced in the coming hours.
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An underwater tunnel could potentially connect Spain and Morocco, forming part of a high-speed rail network expected to be operational by 2030, coinciding with the World Cup
The proposed route would begin in Madrid, pass through an underwater tunnel in the Strait of Gibraltar, and end in Casablanca. If approved, the journey would take approximately 5.5 hours by train. However, a significant challenge is the depth of the water between the continents, which reaches up to 900 meters.
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⚡️ In France, Culture Minister Rachida Dati has proposed criminalizing "attacks" on paintings
The minister's statement came after an incident involving the environmental movement "Riposte Alimentaire," where an activist pasted a poster on Claude Monet's painting "Poppies" at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and then glued herself to the wall.
“This defacement of art by criminals cannot be justified in any way. It must be put an end to! I have appealed to the minister [of justice] to have criminalization adapted to this new form of criminality that attacks the most noble component of our unity: culture!” she said.
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In Germany, a painting created by a two-year-old boy was auctioned off for $7,000, earning him the nickname "Mini-Picasso" due to his artistic talent
The story unfolded when the child's parents enrolled him in an art school. As his talent emerged, they shared his creations on social media, quickly catapulting him to fame.
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China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft has successfully landed in the Apollo Basin on the far side of the Moon
This mission, focused on collecting lunar samples, will last for 48 hours. The collected soil will then be delivered to near-lunar orbit. Chang'e-6 represents a significant advancement over the Chang'e-5 mission, which in 2020 retrieved samples from the Moon's near side. The new mission has achieved breakthroughs in the design and control technology for the lunar retrograde orbit, marking an important milestone in China's lunar exploration program.
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They had 159 cats — a French couple was banned from keeping animals
A French couple from Nice has been prohibited by court order from owning pets after it was discovered they were keeping an excessive number of animals in poor conditions. The 68-year-old woman and 52-year-old man were found to have housed more than a hundred dogs and cats in inadequate living conditions.
The case came to light in 2023 when a police officer responded to a complaint about disturbances caused by the couple's arguments. Upon entering the apartment, the officer discovered the dire situation: alongside the couple, 159 cats and 7 dogs were residing in the cramped 80-square-meter space.
All the animals were found to be infested with parasites, dehydrated, and suffering from malnutrition.
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In the town of Kutná Hora in the Central Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, a remarkable discovery was made: a collection of over 2,150 medieval silver coins, nearly 900 years old
This significant find was accidentally uncovered by a woman walking in a field. Upon discovering several silver coins, she promptly notified the authorities.
Subsequent research revealed that the hoard dates back to between 1085 and 1107, and it is believed that the coins were minted in Prague and later imported to Bohemia. Originally, the treasure was stored in a ceramic container, which had since collapsed, but archaeologists were able to locate its base, providing further context to the historical find.
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⚡️ A cyberattack could be a reason to invoke Article 5 of NATO's collective self-defense charter, NATO Military Committee head Rob Bauer said
"We have agreed in NATO that in principle a cyber attack could be a reason to invoke Article 5," he stressed.
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⚡️ Following yesterday's dam burst in Augsburg, Germany, flooding has occurred and emergency evacuation of local residents has begun, according to local media
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⚡️ North Korea has again launched debris balloons into South Korea, according to Ryonhap, citing the Korean Armed Forces Chiefs of Staff Committee
The military has urged citizens not to approach these objects and to report any discoveries to the authorities.
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A large-scale anti-government rally is taking place in Tel Aviv, according to local media reports.
It is reported that about 120,000 people have taken to the streets."
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⚡️In Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, a mother and child were manually turning a Ferris wheel on which they were stuck
The Ferris wheel stopped due to a power outage
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Passenger Train Races Through Forest Fire in Russia😳
In the midst of ten forest fires raging across six districts in Buryatia, a passenger train had to traverse through the fiery landscape. The total area affected by these forest fires in the republic has now surpassed 30,000 hectares, prompting intense firefighting efforts.
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⚡️ Protesters Demand Pashinyan's Resignation in Yerevan
A fresh wave of protests has erupted in Yerevan, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. According to media reports, the protesters have gathered to express their dissatisfaction with Pashinyan's leadership and demand his immediate departure from office.
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⚡️Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili Signs Controversial Foreign Agents Law
In a significant move, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has signed the contentious law on foreign agents. Under this new legislation, the Ministry of Justice and the National Agency of Public Registry are tasked with compiling a list of organizations deemed "foreign agents" by Georgian authorities. They have a 60-day window to establish and finalize this list.
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China has demanded that Gazprom provide gas at domestic Russian prices as part of negotiations for the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline
According to the Financial Times, Russia's efforts to secure a significant deal for the construction of this pipeline have been unsuccessful. Beijing's demands, which Moscow finds unreasonable, include a price nearly equivalent to the subsidized domestic prices in Russia and an agreement to purchase only a small fraction of the pipeline's intended annual capacity of 50 billion cubic meters of gas.
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⚡️The Maldives has announced a ban on Israelis entering the country in response to what it describes as the genocide in Gaza
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⚡️Canada has announced its intention to collaborate with AUKUS (Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on developing military technologies, specifically in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum physics, and sensors
This statement was made by the Canadian Defense Minister. Additionally, New Zealand's Defense Ministry has expressed that the country is exploring the possibility of partially joining the AUKUS partnership.
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Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine joining NATO, even if it does not control all of its territory, would still be a significant victory
This is because being a member of the alliance would provide Ukraine with protection under NATO's security umbrella.
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⚡️Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin emphasized that despite significant conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, the Asia-Pacific region remains the primary focus for U.S. military operations
He stated that while war with China is not inevitable, it is crucial for Washington and Beijing to maintain open dialogue. Austin reiterated the U.S. commitment to the region, asserting that the U.S. presence is essential for its own security. "The United States can only be safe if Asia is safe," he said, underscoring the importance of America's continued engagement in the Asia-Pacific.
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The European Commission has imposed a fine of €337.5 million on Mondelez, the company behind popular brands like Alpen Gold, Milka, and Oreo, for violating antitrust laws
The Commission found that Mondelez restricted distributors and sold products at higher prices in more expensive markets, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. This practice limited competition and led to higher prices for consumers in these regions.
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Fecal matter has contaminated the Seine River, which is set to host part of the competition for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
A failure in the pumping system led to approximately 50 million liters of sewage being discharged into the Seine River in the Ile-de-France region. Even before this incident, the level of fecal bacteria in the river was already twice as high as the acceptable norm.
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⚡️ In Tbilisi, a crowd of masked individuals has attacked and vandalized the office of the United National Movement, the largest opposition party, according to local media
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⚡️ Israel will not agree to an indefinite ceasefire in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed, according to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
"Israel's conditions for ending the war have not changed. It is about destroying Hamas' military and administrative capabilities. We also demand the release of all hostages and must ensure that Gaza will no longer be a threat to Israel," he said.
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⚡️ Chile will join South Africa's lawsuit at the UN International Court of Justice over the Israeli army's actions in the Gaza Strip, says President Gabriel Boric
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The Stoos Bahn is the steepest funicular railway in the world
It is considered a masterpiece of Swiss engineering, transporting passengers from the valley floor up an almost vertical incline of 110%
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