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Europe heatwave toll rises: Netherlands reports 480 deaths
Europe heatwave toll rises: Netherlands reports 480 deaths

Europe heatwave toll rises: Netherlands reports 480 deaths

Europe's record June heatwave continued to exact a heavy toll on Thursday, with Dutch authorities estimating around 480 excess deaths linked to last week's extreme temperatures, while firefighters in southern France battled fresh wildfires after weeks of scorching heat and drought.

Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

Trapped man rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

A man has been rescued from a collapsed building eight days after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela. The rescue on Thursday came as attention has begun to shift from finding survivors under the rubble to addressing the humanitarian needs of the thousands of residents displaced.

Couple arrested just after landing marriage proposal on top of 1,500-foot high-rise
Couple arrested just after landing marriage proposal on top of 1,500-foot high-rise

Couple arrested just after landing marriage proposal on top of 1,500-foot high-rise

New York witnessed an unprecedented demonstration of how far one can go to express love. A couple got engaged by hanging a banner after climbing to the very top of the city's iconic Empire State Building. Following the incident, both of them were arrested on Wednesday afternoon (July 1).

India signs defense agreement with Japan
India signs defense agreement with Japan

India signs defense agreement with Japan

India and Japan have entered a new chapter in defense cooperation. Under their first-ever joint defense technology development project, New Delhi and Tokyo will work together to develop the ‘Unicorn’ radio antenna technology for the navy. The announcement came following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday.

Plane crashes into Beijing skyscraper, pilot suffered from insomnia, anxiety
Plane crashes into Beijing skyscraper, pilot suffered from insomnia, anxiety

Plane crashes into Beijing skyscraper, pilot suffered from insomnia, anxiety

Chinese authorities have revealed new information regarding the incident where a small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower, the tallest skyscraper in China's capital, Beijing. They announced that the aircraft was controlled by a 66-year-old local resident named Liu, who had previously expressed suicidal thoughts on Thursday (July 2).

France introduces paid family leave system to boost birth rate
France introduces paid family leave system to boost birth rate

France introduces paid family leave system to boost birth rate

In an effort to increase the birth rate, France has introduced a new type of extended leave system for both mothers and fathers. Under this new measure, which came into effect, parents will receive salaries during their additional leave on Wednesday (July 1).

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