Latvia's Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, has sought assistance from Sweden and other Nato allies to investigate damage to an underwater data cable linking Latvia to Sweden. The damage is believed to be externally influenced, prompting intensive collaboration and a criminal investigation, while alternate data routes continue to operate.
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Indonesia joins the Brics group, enhancing the influence of the Global South. Brazil announced Indonesia's entry, emphasizing its significance for strengthening South-South cooperation. Brics aims to provide an alternative to the US-led global order, having recently included Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Thailand and Malaysia have also shown interest in joining.
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A fire erupted at the Chiltern Firehouse Hotel in Marylebone, central London, necessitating the evacuation of around 100 guests. Over 120 firefighters contained the blaze by 9:30 pm. The fire, which started on the ground floor and spread, caused no injuries. The cause is under investigation.
Russian special forces infiltrated a gas pipeline to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. The operation is part of Moscow's efforts to reclaim areas taken by Ukraine's earlier offensive. Fierce fighting continues, with heavy losses reported on both sides.
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