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Another wave of extreme heat targets Europe, prompting alerts
Comment on this storyCommentIt has been barely three weeks since a historic spate of extreme temperatures baked western Europe, smashing all-time records in Britain. Now a new heat wave…
Record rain leaves at least 8 dead in South Korean capital
SEOUL, Aug 9 (Reuters) - At least eight people died in and around Seoul overnight, South Korean authorities said on Tuesday, after torrential rain knocked out power, caused landslides and…
Seoul flooding: Record rainfall kills at least 8 in South Korean capital as water
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At least eight people were killed in Seoul on Monday after record downpours flooded homes, roads…
Is Japan open to travelers? It’s where Singaporeans want to travel
Some 49% of Singaporeans say they are considering Japan for their next vacation abroad, according to the market research firm YouGov.Interest may be even higher among young citizens. Some…
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China said Monday it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the…
Ukraine calls for demilitarised zone around nuclear plant hit by shelling
Ukraine, Russia trade blame for hits on Zaporizhzhia plantKyiv warns of Chornobyl-style disaster unless area securedUrges international mission to plant by the end of AugustUN's Guterres…
Turkey Banks Adopt Russia Payment System Amid Sanctions
Five of Turkey's banks have adopted Russia's Mir payment system, said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.…
3 Russian generals sacked as military struggles
The poor performance of Russia’s armed forces during its invasion of Ukraine appears to have led to a shakeup in command, the British Defense Ministry said Sunday.Gen. Aleksandr…
Amnesty regrets ‘distress’ caused by claims in Ukraine report | Ukraine
Amnesty International has said it “deeply regrets the distress and anger” caused after it alleged that Ukrainian forces were flouting international law by exposing civilians to Russian…
China expands military drills, escalates threats against Taiwan
Comment on this storyCommentChina has announced additional live-fire drills in the Bohai and Yellow Seas, as Beijing broadcasts its fury over a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy…