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Deadly fire at an oil factory in Jakarta: there are dead

Deadly fire at an oil factory in Jakarta: there are dead

A large-scale fire broke out at a vegetable oil factory in Jakarta, killing one person. 20 fire trucks fought the fire, which quickly engulfed the building.

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Indonesia swears in a new president: 73-year-old former general Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia swears in a new president: 73-year-old former general Prabowo Subianto

73-year-old former general Prabowo Subianto is sworn in as the new president of Indonesia. He succeeds Joko Widodo, who had led the country for 10 years.

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Indonesian President holds first meetings in the new capital, which is being built in a hurry for Independence Day

Indonesian President holds first meetings in the new capital, which is being built in a hurry for Independence Day

Joko Widodo held his first meetings in the new capital, Nusantara, where 80% of the infrastructure work has been completed. The president plans to inaugurate the new capital on August 17, although an official decree on the move has not yet been signed.

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The number of days with heat over 35 degrees has increased dramatically in the world's largest capitals

The number of days with heat over 35 degrees has increased dramatically in the world's largest capitals

Over the past three decades, the number of days when temperatures in the world's 20 largest capitals reach 35°C or higher has increased by 52%, putting more than 300 million people at risk of extreme heat.

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Bus with students gets into an accident in Indonesia: at least 11 people killed

Bus with students gets into an accident in Indonesia: at least 11 people killed

A bus carrying 61 students and teachers crashed into cars and motorcycles in West Java, Indonesia. At least 11 people were killed, mostly students, and dozens more were injured.

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An earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia

An earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 5 occurred off the coast of the Indonesian island of Java, with tremors felt in Jakarta and Bandung, but no tsunami warnings were issued and no casualties were reported.

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Large-scale fire at a military ammunition depot in Indonesia: Authorities call for evacuation

Large-scale fire at a military ammunition depot in Indonesia: Authorities call for evacuation

A fire breaks out at a military ammunition depot near Jakarta, Indonesia, causing a series of explosions. No casualties or injuries were reported.

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