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Several beaches in Spain — such as the beaches of Vivers in Guardamar del Segura, Santa Bárbara beach…
How Trump’s tariffs are hurting the US economy
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A reminder for Trump: US wanted India to buy Russian crude to keep oil market stable, prices in check | Explained News
US President Donald Trump seems frustrated with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, over the war in Ukraine, clearly…
K-pop, weather news, and scraping metal: Behind the sounds unleashed at the Korean border | Explained News
The South Korean government on Monday (August 4) started removing loudspeakers which were placed at its border with…
China offers new subsidy to promote fertility, but money can only solve part of the problem. Here’s why | Explained News
China’s government this week announced a childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (about $500 or Rs 44,000) per year…
Matcha-ing the demand: Why supplies of the popular Japanese green tea can’t keep up | Explained News
Matcha was once unknown outside Japan, where the powdered green tea was traditionally prepared by whisking it with…
Why increasing renewable energy alone can’t solve climate crisis | Explained News
The world added about 582 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in 2024, representing an increase of 15%…
How 2022 UK govt data leak spurred secret resettlement program for Afghan refugees | Explained News
The British government on Tuesday (July 15) admitted to an accidental data leak of the identities of up…
How Grok praising Adolf Hitler reveals a deeper AI problem | Explained News
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk’s company xAI apologised on Saturday (July 12) for the “horrific behaviour” of its AI…
How South Korea became a cultural powerhouse, and what’s next | Explained News
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Explained: Why scientists study tardigrades, tiny eight-legged ‘water bears’, in space | Explained News
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Explained: International efforts to end Israel’s war in Gaza | Explained News
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday (June 4) failed to pass a resolution calling for “an…