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- Explosion at fireworks plant in central China kills 26 and injures 61
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- US military sinks Iranian boats amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions
- US Congress debates funding bill as deadline approaches this week
- Fatal hantavirus outbreak confirmed on MV Hondius cruise ship
- US forces strike seven Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
- Car drives into pedestrians in Leipzig, leaving one dead and several hurt
- Car crashes into crowd in Leipzig, killing two and injuring several others
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in Changsha, Hunan province, has resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 61 injuries. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for meticulous investigations and enhanced safety measures. Authorities are still verifying casualties and identifying victims.
US forces have struck seven Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the action, following escalating tensions after an Iranian drone attack on a UAE oil port. The US will begin its “Project Freedom” initiative to guide international ships through the affected waters.
A car ploughed into a crowd in Leipzig, killing two and injuring 20 others. The grey VW Taigo struck pedestrians in a busy area on Monday before the driver, a 33-year-old German national, was arrested. Authorities are now conducting an investigation into the incident.
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