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(Adnkronos) – The Acropolis of Athens will remain closed during the central hours of today due to the strong heat wave that is hitting Greece, with temperatures that could reach 42°C in some regions. The Greek Ministry of Culture announced this, explaining

(Adnkronos) – The death toll from the devastating floods that have hit Texas has risen to over 100, as rescuers continue the difficult search for those missing, swept away by the water. Among the dead are at least 27 girls and counselors

(Adnkronos) – The Chinese authorities have opened an investigation into Zhou Xianwang, the former mayor of the city of Wuhan, known for his role in managing the initial phase of the Covid-19 epidemic. According to reports from the Central Anti-Corruption Bodies of

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump has threatened further 10 percent tariffs on Brics countries meeting at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, including Russia, China, Brazil and India. “Any country that aligns with the anti-American policies of the Brics will be

(Adnkronos) – Beijing assures that the Brics are not seeking a trade confrontation. “Regarding the imposition of tariffs, China has constantly reiterated its position that there are no winners in trade and tariff wars and protectionism is not a way out,” said

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump said he considers Elon Musk’s decision to “found a third party” to be “ridiculous”. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that “we have had tremendous success with the Republican Party. The Democrats have lost their way, but

(Adnkronos) – A series of Russian raids that hit several regions of Ukraine today caused the death of four people and injured 32. Local authorities report this. In the Sumy region alone, in eastern Ukraine on the border with Russia, two people

(Adnkronos) – Hamas has lost control of about 80 percent of the Gaza Strip. This was stated by a senior Hamas security official on condition of anonymity to the BBC, explaining that the void is being filled by armed clans supported by

(Adnkronos) – United Nations refugee chief Filippo Grandi on Friday thanked Iceland for its “strong support” to UNHCR after talks with the country’s foreign minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir.  “I was very happy and honoured to receive Foreign Minister @thorgkatrin of Iceland and

(Adnkronos) – Italy can achieve “a competitive edge” in the increasingly important space and satellite systems sector, deputy foreign minister Edmondo Cirielli said during a visit to the ‘Piero Fanti’ Fucino Space Centre in the central Abruzzo region.  “Facilities such as the