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Disasters and accidents
Two people are killed and hundreds of others are evacuated in a fire in Limassol, Cyprus. The fire brigade chief says the fire was arson. (Greek Reporter) (Cyprus Mail)
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Disasters and accidents
One person is killed by Tropical Storm Wipha in Nghệ An province, Vietnam. (AP)
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Disasters and accidents
Six Northeastern University students are killed and one teacher is injured after the collapse of protective grates over a flotation cell at the Wunugetushan gold mine near Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia, China. (Reuters) (South China Morning Post)
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Health and environment
The Gambia reports its first case of mpox and announces an outbreak. (Hurriyet Daily News)
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International relations
India announces it will resume issuing tourist visas for Chinese citizens, ending a five-year suspension imposed following the 2020 border skirmishes between the two countries. (The Straits Times)
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Law and crime
Bryan Kohberger is sentenced to four consecutive life sentences in prison without parole after pleading guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students in 2022. (The New York Times)
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Law and crime
Indonesian National Police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires across the country, which contribute to the Southeast Asian haze. (AP)
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Politics and elections
Governor Arnold Palacios dies in office in neighboring Guam due to a medical condition. (Marianas Variety)
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Politics and elections
Lt. Governor David Apatang succeeds Palacios as Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands. Dennis C. Mendiola becomes Lieutenant Governor. (Marianas Variety) (RNZ)