Russian athlete Denis Vovk set a new world record at a train station in St. Petersburg. He successfully pulled a 650-ton train 1.48 meters in just 37 seconds, surpassing his previous feat of moving it half a meter. Using specially prepared ropes and a mechanism, Vovk’s record-breaking attempt was closely watched by performance trainers and journalists. Russian officials plan to submit all evidence to the Guinness Book of Records for verification. In a statement, Vovk expressed his desire to attempt pulling submarines in his next challenge.
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Türkiye’s state energy company BOTAŞ signed major LNG agreements worth 8.7 billion cubic meters with global giants BP, ENI, and Shell during the Gastech 2025 summit in Milan.
The deals cover 2026–2028, with BP supplying 4.8 bcm, ENI 1.5 bcm, and Shell 2.4 bcm. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the agreements will boost supply security, diversify resources, and add flexibility during winter demand.
BOTAŞ also signed cooperation agreements with Oman LNG and PetroChina, furthering Türkiye’s ambition to become a regional gas hub.