The sender claims that over 270 million explosives have been set up, and South Korea is reporting a "threat email" to the police. August 15th | South Korea
On August 16th, according to Yonhap News Agency, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department received a report from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department around 9am that day. The other party claimed to have received two emails, claiming to detonate bombs on the 16th and 17th. These emails mentioned places such as the Grand Prosecutor's Office, Busan, Daegu, Suwon, Huacheng City Department, Seoul University, Yonsei University, Goryeo University, and Pohang University of Technology, and claimed that more than 270 million explosives have been set up.
On August 16th, in Incheon, South Korea, police are conducting an explosive search.
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According to the website and other clues, the police speculate that the email was sent from Japan. The Seoul Police Department has requested assistance from the Japan Police Agency and is currently undergoing criminal justice assistance procedures. According to reports, the police searched the location mentioned in the email to see if explosives were indeed installed, but so far no suspicious items have been found.
On August 16th, in Incheon, South Korea, police and sniffing dogs were conducting an explosive search.
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Japan: Typhoon "Lan En" Landed on Shinkansen and Discontinued Operations
On August 16th, due to the impact of Typhoon Lan En, the entire Tokaido Shinkansen train line in Japan was suspended, resulting in a large number of passengers being stranded.
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On that day, stranded passengers were waiting for the resumption of operation of the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station in Japan.
French maritime police rescued 25 refugees attempting to illegally cross the English Channel
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On August 16th, according to French media reports, 25 refugees who attempted to illegally cross the English Channel were rescued by French maritime police in the waters near Le Tourche Paris Plage in the department of Calais, France. They were then taken to the port of Boulogne Maritime and temporarily placed by French police.
On August 16th, in Dungenese, England, an immigrant woman looked out from the window of a bus carrying her and other immigrants to a resettlement site.
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Hundreds of deaths and injuries from clashes between two major factions in the Libyan capital
On August 15th, the Libyan Ministry of Health announced that the armed conflict in the capital city of Tripoli has resulted in 27 deaths and 106 injuries. According to local media reports, a commander belonging to the armed forces of the Libyan National Unity Government's Ministry of Defense was recently detained by the armed forces of the Presidential Council. The two armed forces then clashed in the Ainzara district of Tripoli on the evening of the 14th, causing a large number of casualties.
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On August 15th, in the Libyan capital Tripoli, thick smoke was generated due to the conflict.
UK CPI rose 6.8% year-on-year in July, economists predict that the Bank of England may raise interest rates again in September
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After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Europe imposed many rounds of sanctions on Russia. The spillover effects of sanctions have caused high inflation levels in many European countries, and the economy continues to be under pressure. On August 16, 2023 local time, the UK Office for National Statistics released data showing that the UK Consumer Price Index rose 6.8% year-on-year in July, continuing to be at a high level.
On August 16th, in London, UK, citizens were shopping in supermarkets.
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Tropical Storm Attacks Mexican Citizens Riding Boats in Waves
On August 16th, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, tropical storm Hillary struck and a man rowed along the coast of Acapulco.
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A forest fire broke out on Tenerife Island in Spain, with an area exceeding 1800 hectares
On the morning of August 16th, a forest fire broke out between the two municipalities of Arafu and Candella on the island of Tenerife in Spain, forcing the evacuation of 150 local residents. The local government also closed two roads.
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At present, the fire has burned over 1800 hectares of land. The fire is fierce, making it difficult for local firefighters to extinguish the fire.
On August 16th, in the forested area of the Guimar Valley on Tenerife Island in the Canary Islands, Alafo Village.
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Over 100 deaths from wildfires in Hawaii, United States
As of the evening of August 15th, the number of deaths from wildfires on Maui Island, Hawaii, USA has reached 106.
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On August 15th, at a shelter in Maui County, Hawaii, United States.
Chinese scientists achieve precise total synthesis from carbon dioxide to sugar
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On August 16th, the famous academic journal "Science Bulletin" launched its latest research results, which showed that Chinese scientists have achieved precise total synthesis from carbon dioxide to sugar in the laboratory, taking a crucial step forward in the artificial synthesis of sugar.
A sample of synthetic hexose solution was taken in the laboratory of Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Recently, three infectious diseases have been prevalent in Thailand. North Lampo is disinfected using fumigation method
On August 16th, Chacha Sitipan, the Mayor of Bangkok, Thailand, presided over the launch ceremony of the city's "Strengthening Campus Hygiene and Preventing Infectious Diseases" campaign. He ordered all schools in Bangkok to closely monitor the three rapidly spreading infectious diseases at the event: hand, foot and mouth disease, respiratory syncytial virus, and dengue fever. Chacha Sitipan stated that there is currently an increasing trend of hand, foot and mouth disease, respiratory syncytial virus, and dengue fever in schools; Especially in kindergartens, it is more common, and delaying treatment can be life-threatening.
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The 2023 World Robotics Conference opens in Beijing
On August 16th, 2023, the World Robotics Conference opened in Beijing, with the theme of "Open Innovation and Sharing the Future", including forums, expos, robot competitions, and other activities.
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On that day, the bionic humanoid robot was performing.
Czech Summer Letna International Circus and Drama Festival opens
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On August 16th, acrobats and artists performed at the opening ceremony of the Leitner International Circus and Drama Festival in Prague, Czech Republic. The Leitner Art Festival brings together the best new circus, drama, music, and visual arts both domestically and internationally in the Czech Republic.
Dinan, Belgium holds the "Bathtub Rowing Festival"
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On August 15th, the Bathtub Rowing Festival was held in Dinan, Belgium. This event began in 1982 and has become one of the lively summer festivals in Belgium. The theme of this year's "Bathtub Rowing Festival" is "Farm on the Meuse River", where participants create bizarre boats around bathtubs, compete for design creativity, and perform live.
On that day, people participated in the "Bathtub Rowing Festival" on the Meuse River in the small town of Dinan in southern Belgium.
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Summer Circle Dance
On August 15th, the 7th "Russian Circle Dance" International Art Festival was held in over a hundred cities in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), with its main venue being St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia. In the evening, thousands of people gathered at the Winter Palace Square in St. Petersburg, holding hands and dancing in a circle.
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On August 15th, people danced a circular dance at the Winter Palace Square in St. Petersburg, Russia.