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Heatwave sweeps across Europe

VALLETTA -- Significant heatwave is once again sweeping across Europe, with several countries suffering the threats of disasters and health risks caused by extreme high temperatures. Some countries have issued heat alerts or declared a state of emergency.

Russia registers first monkeypox case

Russia has registered its first confirmed case of monkeypox, Rospotrebnadzor, the country's consumer rights and human well-being watchdog, said in a statement on Tuesday, July 12.

World population to reach 8 bln on Nov. 15: UN

The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on Nov. 15, with India projected to surpass China as the most populous country in 2023, the United Nations (UN) said Monday, World Population Day.

Sri Lankan PM’s house set on fire

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's personal residence was set on fire on Saturday, July 9, amid nationwide protests, said the police.

Former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79

LUANDA -- Former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos died Friday in Spain after an illness, the government announced here.

Pope Francis extends ‘heartfelt condolences’ to Japan after Abe’s passing

Pope Francis extended his “heartfelt condolences” on Saturday, July 9, to Japan after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died from a fatal gun attack.

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