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Nitric acid gas leak in South Africa, resulting in 24 deaths

On July 5th, according to the South African Broadcasting Corporation, a nitric acid gas leak occurred in the city of Ekulhulani in the Hauteng Province of northeastern South Africa that night, resulting in 24 deaths, including women and children. Preliminary judgment suggests that the accident is related to illegal mining activities in the area. At present, rescue work is still ongoing.

On July 6th, at the scene of an accident in the Boksburg area of Ekulhulani, South Africa, the bodies of the victims were found.

On July 6th, members of the forensic department of the South African Police Department conducted an investigation near the accident scene in Boksburg, South Africa.

An explosion occurred in the Shevchenko District Court in Kiev, Ukraine

On July 5th, according to the Ukrainian State News Agency, an explosion occurred in the Kiev Shevchenko District Court in Ukraine, and according to preliminary statistics, some people were injured. There are reports that a man detonated an explosive device during the hearing. Special forces and explosion control technicians are working on-site, and the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into the incident.

On July 5th, a Ukrainian security official stood guard at the entrance of a district court in Kiev.

The height of the ash column from the eruption of the Uvinas volcano in Peru reached 5500 meters

At 3:17 am on July 4th, according to the latest report released by the Peruvian Institute of Geology, Mining and Metallurgy, the Uvinas volcano located in the Moquegua province of southern Peru erupted, with an ash column reaching a height of 5500 meters, visible from a few kilometers away. At present, volcanic ash is spreading to the south and southwest of the country, and towns in the Uvinas Valley will be affected.

On July 5th, smoke and volcanic ash rose from the Uvinas volcano in the Moquegua province of southern Peru.

A shooting incident in Louisiana, USA, resulting in 3 deaths and 6 injuries

On July 5th, according to CNN, a shooting incident occurred in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, resulting in 3 deaths and at least 6 injuries. The shooting occurred at a local gathering celebrating Independence Day, and the case is still under investigation. The police have not released further details yet.

South Korean citizen groups question the credibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency's assessment report on Japanese nuclear contaminated water

On July 5th, a South Korean citizen group called for a nationwide action to prevent Japan's radioactive contaminated water from being discharged into the sea held a press conference at Gwanghae Square in Seoul, questioning the credibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency's comprehensive assessment report on the disposal of nuclear contaminated water in Fukushima, Japan, released on July 4th, and calling for the abolition of relevant assessment reports.

On that day, members of civic groups held up signs and attended a press conference in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korean fishing groups hold a rally in Busan to oppose Japan's nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea

On July 6th, in Busan, South Korea, local fishing groups such as the Korean Aquatic Industry Operators Association held a rally while fishing at the port. They hung banners on ships, emphasizing the importance of aquatic product safety and opposing Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant's plan to discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea.

King Charles III of England held his coronation ceremony in Scotland

On July 5th, King Charles III of England was crowned at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and was awarded the Scottish Medal of Honor. Queen Camilla was also crowned at the ceremony. The coronation ceremony of the King of England in Scotland originated from the tradition of the 17th century, symbolizing his status as the king of Scotland.

A teacher union in the UK is holding a strike, and the end of primary and secondary school activities may be affected

On July 5th, teachers from the National Education Alliance, a union of British teachers, held another strike to fight for a salary increase amidst high inflation. At present, the UK is in the final stage of primary and secondary education, and related teaching and activities may be affected.

On July 5th, in London, UK, teachers from the National Education Alliance, a union of British teachers, held another strike to fight for a salary increase amidst high inflation.

At least 26 people die when a bus falls off a cliff in southern Mexico

On July 5th, a bus overturned and fell off a cliff in the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico, resulting in at least 26 deaths.

8 people injured due to bridge fall at road construction site in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

On July 6th, according to the Japan Broadcasting Association, around 3am that day, a bridge at a highway construction site in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan fell. The local fire department reported that the accident caused 8 injuries, including 4 serious injuries. The police are investigating the detailed situation.

On July 6th, at the scene of an accident in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, where a bridge collapsed during national highway construction.

Severe Storm "Poli" Attacks Netherlands, Over 400 Flights Canceled

On July 5th, the Netherlands experienced strong winds, severely affecting air and rail transportation, resulting in at least one death. According to reports, on that day, the Dutch coast was hit by a strong storm "Poli", with gusts reaching a maximum speed of 145 kilometers per hour. The Dutch National Meteorological Agency has issued a "red" storm warning for most parts of the country.

On July 5th, in Harlem, Netherlands, a man walked past a fallen tree.

Lahore, Pakistan: Water related travel

Recently, heavy rainfall in Lahore, Pakistan has caused water accumulation, causing inconvenience for people's travel.

On July 5th, in Lahore, Pakistan, people rode carriages through flooded roads.

BYD announces the construction of a large-scale production base complex in Brazil

On July 4th, Chinese car company BYD announced in the northeastern Brazilian city of El Salvador that it will build a large production base complex consisting of three factories in the nearby city of Camari. The production base complex is located 50 kilometers from the capital of Bahia State, El Salvador, and mainly produces electric vehicles and processes lithium iron phosphate batteries. The factory is expected to start production in the second half of 2024 and will create over 5000 new job opportunities in the local area.

On that day, a visitor experienced a BYD pure electric car in Salvador, the capital of Bahia state in Brazil.

The water level of a river in Iraq has decreased due to drought, and a large number of fish have suffocated and died

On July 5th, in Amara, Iraq, the water level of the Micer River decreased due to drought, causing a large number of fish to suffocate and die.

The world's first artificially bred Yangtze finless porpoise reaches the age of 18

On July 5th, the world's first Yangtze River finless porpoise, Taotao, successfully bred in an all artificial environment, celebrated its 18th birthday. According to experts from the Institute of Aquatics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, based on indicators such as diet, behavior, community relationships, and blood physiology, this finless porpoise is currently in good health.

On that day, "Taotao" swam in the water at the Baiji Porpoise Museum of the Institute of Aquatics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.