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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China in Sichuan

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A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China on Friday, striking Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. According to official measurements published by the China Earthquake Networks Center, the seismic event occurred at 1:08 p.m. local time at a shallow focal depth of six kilometers. State broadcaster CCTV confirmed that one person was killed after being struck by a...
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EU Commission signs contract to expand IRIS2 satellite constellation

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Under the terms of the revised agreement, the main satellite constellation will grow from 282 planned orbital units to 348 active spacecraft. The expanded network architecture integrates 330 satellites positioned in higher low Earth orbit alongside 18 spacecraft deployed in medium Earth orbit, with optional orbital elements reserved for specialized mission support. The implementation agreement confirms the definitive timeline for...
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Obesity linked to 8.2% of Belgium deaths in new health report

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The statistical findings also show that high BMI resulted in over 150,000 lost years of life across all demographic groups in a single year. The comprehensive epidemiological investigation examined underlying causes of death to determine how elevated body mass index contributes to chronic health conditions. Research findings identified cardiovascular complications as the primary contributor to mortality, with coronary heart diseases...
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Papa Johns teams up with Disney and Pixar for Toy Story 5

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Under the agreement executed with media conglomerate The Walt Disney Company, participating restaurant locations will launch three limited-time personal pizzas inspired by iconic characters from the feature film. The promotional menu features the Space Ranger Roni topped with double pepperoni, the Sheriff's Round Up featuring barbecue sauce and grilled chicken, and Reach for the Pie topped with Italian sausage and...
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China tightens drone exports in wider US countermeasures

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China announced new countermeasures against the United States on Wednesday, including tighter controls on drone-related exports. It also restricted dealings with seven American entities. The measures took effect on August 5 after recent U.S. technology and import restrictions. China’s Ministry of Commerce said controlled drones, key components and related technologies will face stricter U.S.-bound export reviews. The rules apply to...
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OECD inflation eases to 4.2% as lower energy rates take hold

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Headline inflation across OECD economies eased to 4.2% in June 2026 from 4.6% in May, ending three straight monthly increases. The measure tracks annual changes in consumer prices across the group’s member countries. Inflation declined in 20 economies, increased in six and remained stable or broadly stable in 12. Nine OECD countries recorded inflation at or below 2%, including three...
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Guatemala raises red alert as Fuego volcano erupts

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The eruption began Monday and intensified as gas, lava and ash rose from the crater. Pyroclastic flows moved through several ravines on Fuego’s western and southwestern slopes, reaching distances of five to seven kilometers. These flows contain hot gas, ash and rock and can move at high speed. Monitoring teams also tracked an ash column spreading west and northwest, with...
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Oil prices fall as Brent and WTI reach three-week lows again

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The latest slide followed a sharp Tuesday retreat that exceeded the 4% decline reported earlier in the session. Brent settled 5.3% lower at $79.36 a barrel, its first close below $80 since July 13. WTI settled 5.7% lower at $75.77. Both contracts reached their lowest closing levels in three weeks. The Tuesday losses extended Monday’s drop, when Brent fell 7%...
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Moderna begins Ebola vaccine trial amid DR Congo outbreak

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Moderna has started a Phase 1 trial of an experimental vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus in Canada. The first participant received the mRNA-1469 vaccine on August 3 at a site in Truro, Nova Scotia. The trial comes as the virus continues spreading across several provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization has classified the outbreak as...
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Eastern Washington fires leave 700 structures destroyed

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Strong winds pushed the eastern Washington fires through dry grass, timber and residential areas north of Spokane. The Old Trails Fire crossed the Spokane River and entered northwest neighborhoods only hours after it began. Flames damaged homes, businesses, vehicles, power equipment and other property across several communities. Infrared surveys identified possible damage to hundreds of additional buildings, though assessment teams...