Larry Lee
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Climate Change's Deadly Toll: Over 62,000 Europeans Succumb to Extreme Heatwaves Last Year
Research published in Nature Medicine on Monday, July 10th, reveals that nearly 63,000 people in Europe died from extreme heat last year. However, this year could be even more severe, given the extreme heat events occurring worldwide. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced last week that conditions for El Nino, which leads to higher temperatures in many parts of the world, have formed for the first time in seven years. 
Research published in Nature Medicine on Monday, July 10th, reveals that nearly 63,000 people in Europe died from extreme heat last year. However, this year could be even more severe, given the extreme heat events occurring worldwide. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced last week that conditions for El Nino, which leads to higher temperatures in many parts of the world, have formed for the first time in seven years. -
6 Killed in Kindergarten Attack, Unraveling the Roots of China's Rising 'Social Revenge' Attacks
In a shocking incident that has left the nation in mourning, a man armed with a knife stormed into a kindergarten in Lianjiang, Guangdong province, China, killing six people and injuring one. The victims included three students, two parents, and a teacher. The 25-year-old local man, surnamed Wu, was arrested following the attack. 
In a shocking incident that has left the nation in mourning, a man armed with a knife stormed into a kindergarten in Lianjiang, Guangdong province, China, killing six people and injuring one. The victims included three students, two parents, and a teacher. The 25-year-old local man, surnamed Wu, was arrested following the attack. -
Yellen's China Visit: Bridging Differences Amid Lingering Economic Tensions
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen kicked off her four-day tour of China on Thursday amidst growing tensions between the two largest economies worldwide. Her visit is seen as a cautious move to alleviate these strains, despite pervasive doubts on both ends. 
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen kicked off her four-day tour of China on Thursday amidst growing tensions between the two largest economies worldwide. Her visit is seen as a cautious move to alleviate these strains, despite pervasive doubts on both ends. -
South Korea Sees Rapid Growth in Elderly Care Facilities Surpassing Number of Daycare Centers
Recent reports from South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare suggest an ongoing shift towards an older population. As a result, the country's care infrastructure is adapting to meet the changing demographic needs. 
Recent reports from South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare suggest an ongoing shift towards an older population. As a result, the country's care infrastructure is adapting to meet the changing demographic needs. -
Unrest in France Spills Over Borders: Hundreds Arrested in Belgium, Swiss Cut Off French Public Transport
According to the French Ministry of the Interior, more than 1,300 people were arrested across the country from the evening of June 30 to the morning of July 1. All large-scale events in the country have been canceled by the Prime Minister's office. 
According to the French Ministry of the Interior, more than 1,300 people were arrested across the country from the evening of June 30 to the morning of July 1. All large-scale events in the country have been canceled by the Prime Minister's office. -
Lowest Births in 42 Years: Elderly Workers Prevail as South Korean Schools Shutter
According to a report issued by the South Korean Statistical Bureau on June 28, titled "Population Trends for April 2023," revealed that the number of newborns in South Korea this April fell to 18,484, a decline of 12.7% compared to the same period last year. This marks the first time the number of April births has dropped below 20,000 since the country began keeping such records in 1981. 
According to a report issued by the South Korean Statistical Bureau on June 28, titled "Population Trends for April 2023," revealed that the number of newborns in South Korea this April fell to 18,484, a decline of 12.7% compared to the same period last year. This marks the first time the number of April births has dropped below 20,000 since the country began keeping such records in 1981. -
Belarusian Leader Lukashenko Claims Intervention in Averting Russian Civil War: The Prigozhin Mutiny Incident Unveiled
In a revealing announcement, Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus, claims that he intervened to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from eliminating Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of a mercenary group. The Kremlin had perceived Prigozhin's actions as a mutinous attempt threatening to plunge Russia into a civil war. 
In a revealing announcement, Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus, claims that he intervened to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from eliminating Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of a mercenary group. The Kremlin had perceived Prigozhin's actions as a mutinous attempt threatening to plunge Russia into a civil war. -
Where is Prigozhin? Global Speculation Erupts After Wagner Group's Sudden Mutiny
Following a sudden rebellion within the Wagner Group, the world is abuzz with questions surrounding the whereabouts of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin. The interest lies not just in Prigozhin's personal trajectory, but it is also a significant indicator of the future direction of the Wagner Group. 
Following a sudden rebellion within the Wagner Group, the world is abuzz with questions surrounding the whereabouts of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin. The interest lies not just in Prigozhin's personal trajectory, but it is also a significant indicator of the future direction of the Wagner Group. -
Russian Share Shortfall: Deutsche Bank Warns Investors of Asset Recovery Challenges
In a concerning development for global investors, Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest financial institution, recently cautioned its clients of potential difficulties in recovering their investments in Russian companies. The bank revealed that it might not be able to provide full access to clients' Russian stocks. 
In a concerning development for global investors, Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest financial institution, recently cautioned its clients of potential difficulties in recovering their investments in Russian companies. The bank revealed that it might not be able to provide full access to clients' Russian stocks. -
Putin's Power Unperturbed as Rebel Wagner Army Halts Near Moscow, Leader to Migrate to Belarus
The formidable march of Wagner Group's Russian mercenaries towards Moscow was abruptly stopped on Saturday, with its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin citing a desire to avert bloodshed as the rationale behind this decision. This move has seemingly curtailed the potential threat to President Vladimir Putin's administration, even as it raised questions about Putin's grip on the nuclear-armed nation. 
The formidable march of Wagner Group's Russian mercenaries towards Moscow was abruptly stopped on Saturday, with its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin citing a desire to avert bloodshed as the rationale behind this decision. This move has seemingly curtailed the potential threat to President Vladimir Putin's administration, even as it raised questions about Putin's grip on the nuclear-armed nation.
