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South Korea has recorded its highest-ever temperature, prompting authorities to issue urgent warnings for extreme heat across the nation. Temperatures reached 42.5°C in Yangsan, shattering a 122-year-old record.
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Germany's Social Democratic Party is under intense pressure as polls suggest a steep decline before the upcoming state election. Party leaders Bas and Klingbeil are confronting internal calls for change amid fears of a historic defeat.
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A nationwide teachers' strike on Monday, August 3, has forced the closure of numerous public schools and intensified protests across Argentina. The walkout adds to a wave of social conflict that the Milei administration says threatens public order.
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The Romanian military detonated explosives on the Danube to divert its flow and protect the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. Residents of Tulcea County received a second emergency alert as authorities implemented emergency water‑management measures.
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Environment Minister Albert Rösti announced a reduction of several million Swiss francs in federal support for forest conservation, prompting criticism from environmental groups. The cuts arrive as Switzerland confronts rising climate‑related risks to its woodlands.
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A ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire off Indonesia’s Madura Island, leaving five dead and 41 people unaccounted for. Authorities have launched rescue operations while investigating the cause of the blaze.
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Three people, including the suspected bomber, died and at least 21 others were injured after an improvised explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday night.
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Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that the major wildfires sweeping France are now under control, even as the country grapples with record heat, high fire risk and lingering damage to vineyards. The assessment comes as the blaze threat shifts eastward toward Greece, while French authorities continue extensive firefighting and relief operations.
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The Met Office has issued a fresh heat‑health warning for London amid forecasts of temperatures soaring above 30 °C, possibly reaching 40 °C. The alert comes after a string of heatwaves that have already caused nearly 3,000 excess deaths across England.
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Two teenagers are in critical condition following a head‑on collision with powerful unregistered motorcycles near Lom, Bulgaria. Police have opened an investigation and the incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and vehicle registration enforcement.
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Russian air and missile strikes hit Ukrainian cities including Kherson, Kharkiv and Kyiv, causing deaths, injuries and extensive damage to cultural sites. The attacks come amid heightened pressure on both sides of the war and renewed calls for diplomatic talks.
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Passengers at Brussels Airport faced queues exceeding four hours at passport control, prompting criticism and a government response. The delay underscores operational challenges at Belgium's main gateway compared with smoother processing at other major hubs.