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Mall Fire Kills 16 in China
A deadly fire broke out in the 14-storey shopping mall in Zigong, China, at around 18:00 local time on Tuesday. The number of deaths, which was 6 according to initial estimates, increased to 16 in the next days.
Fire teams took the…
Paris Mayor Swims in Seine to Address Pollution
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine River to address pollution concerns ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Joined by French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera and Olympics Organizing Committee President Tony…
St. Petersburg Hosts 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival
St. Petersburg recently hosted the 20th International Sand Sculpture Festival, drawing significant interest from visitors. The festival, featuring 20 renowned sculptors from Russia, India, Bulgaria, and other countries, began on…
Rare Beaked Whale Washes Ashore in New Zealand
A rare "spade-toothed beaked whale," one of only a few ever found globally, washed ashore in New Zealand's Otago region. The 5-meter-long whale's discovery, announced by the Department of Conservation (DOC), is crucial for…
Cyanide Found in Teacups Linked to Bangkok Hotel Deaths
Six people were found dead in a Bangkok hotel room, with cyanide detected in their teacups, suggesting poisoning. The victims, involved in a dispute over an investment debt, gathered in the hotel after arriving separately.…
Record Rainfall Floods Toronto Streets and Homes
Record rainfall in Toronto caused extensive flooding, submerging streets and homes. Approximately 167,000 residents lost power, and authorities rescued at least 14 people trapped in flooded vehicles. Drake shared images of his…
Japan Volcano Eruption Captured from Plane Cockpit
The Sakurajima Volcano in Japan's Kagoshima province erupted, sending smoke and volcanic ash 4,500 meters into the sky. Pilots from J-AIR captured this dramatic scene from the cockpit of a passenger plane preparing to land at…
Biden Calls for Unity Amid Rising Political Tensions
US President Joe Biden addressed the NAACP's 115th congress in Las Vegas, highlighting rising political tensions and urging the nation to condemn all forms of violence. He emphasized the need for serious dialogue and unity. Biden…
Ukraine and Czech Republic to Build Bullet Factory
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have agreed to establish a bullet factory in Ukraine, as announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal following intergovernmental meetings in Prague. The agreement is between state-owned…