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Trump has ordered a reduction in US participation in joint exercises with South Korea
Trump has ordered a reduction in US participation in military exercises with South Korea, describing the manoeuvres as costly and an undesirable signal to North Korea.
Russia has set up at least 10 drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus
At least 10 Russian drone bases near Ukraine and Belarus have 59 launch rails. The new «Gerani» drones are capable of flying up to 1,000 km.
Four works by Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Messina
The police are investigating the theft of four works by Antonello da Messina from a museum in Sicily and are looking into the possibility that the theft was commissioned.
New wave of migrants near Ceuta: Morocco has deployed security forces
Following fresh calls on social media, migrants are heading for Ceuta. Morocco is detaining people, and border patrols have been stepped up.
An escort girl has been detained in Sevastopol in connection with the case of the bombing of a Russian Black Sea Fleet officer
A court in occupied Sevastopol has ordered Margarita Reutt to spend two months in pre-trial detention in connection with the case concerning the bombing of a Russian Black Sea Fleet officer.
Kim and Putin confirmed the growing rapprochement between North Korea and Russia
Kim Jong-un confirmed his intention to strengthen ties with Russia in his reply to Putin. South Korea has proposed peace talks with North Korea.
Wildberries ablaze: two logistics centres are on fire near Moscow
In the Moscow region, following reports of a drone attack, fires broke out at the Wildberries warehouse in Kaledino and at the «Pivnichne Domodedovo» complex.
Gothic themes in ChatGPT: a teenager has been accused of murder
In the US, a 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of his mother and brother. He was arrested in his mother’s car, 21 km from home.
Seoul has called on North Korea to hold talks on a lasting peace
President Lee Jae-myung called on the DPRK and the parties concerned to discuss a peace regime and restrictions on Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities.
Germany has urged its citizens not to travel by train in Ukraine before 24 August
The German Foreign Ministry has advised German citizens to avoid travelling by train in Ukraine due to a possible intensification of Russian attacks until 24 August.
Sixteen launch pads for jet-powered UAVs have been installed at the «Cymbulova» drone port
Sixteen launch pads for jet-powered UAVs have been installed at the drone port near Tsymbulova. Warehouses are also being built there, and solar panels have been installed.
7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia: at least 20 dead
At least 20 people have died following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia. It is not possible to reach Nagekeo due to landslides and communication disruptions.
Bill Gates’s daughter’s start-up has been accused of commission fraud
Bloomberg reported on a possible instance of cookie stuffing at Phia. Phoebe Gates’s start-up has acknowledged errors in attribution and has begun refunding commissions to its partners.
Authorities in Samara have reported a «Flamingo» strike on the industrial zone
Explosions were heard and a fire broke out in the vicinity of the Russian companies «Progress» and «Aviakor». The exact target and the consequences of the strike are still being determined.
Missiles struck the industrial zone in Samara
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Trump has stated that he will annex the Strait of Hormuz to the US
The US President has announced a change in the status of a strategic maritime route following the end of the war with Iran. The US already controls the movement of ships through the strait.
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Fire in Croatia: 1,200 people have been evacuated
A forest fire near Omis in Croatia claimed one life, injured 36 people and forced the evacuation of around 1,200 people.
