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WATCH: Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries

The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued erupting on Monday, a day after it became active for the first time in over 600 years following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the region.

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Russia's strikes cause fires and injuries in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk

Russian overnight airstrikes resulted in damage to an electronics market in Ukraine's Odesa and injured several, including a four-month-old, in Dnipropetrovsk.

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Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and plant

In a social media post, Governor of the Samara Oblast region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, confirmed the drone strike on Novokuibyshevsk, writing "Enemy UAVs attacked one of the industrial facilities in Novokuibyshevsk this morning. Emergency services are working at the scene".

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Trump orders two nuclear subs moved near Russia after Medvedev spat

In a social media post, Trump said the deployment was in response to threats from the country’s former President Dmitry Medvedev.

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Putin threatens Europe with Oreshnik missile deployment to Belarus

Russia first used the Oreshnik against Ukraine in November, when it fired the experimental weapon at a factory in Dnipro that built missiles when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union.

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Syria wants Russia 'by our side,' foreign minister says in Moscow

Despite having been on opposite sides of the battle lines during the civil war, the new rulers in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharra, have taken a pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow.

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Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert

Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.

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Three Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian strike on army centre

The attack was the fourth deadly strike in five months on Ukrainian military facilities. The previous three killed at least 46 soldiers and wounded more than 160, according to official reports.

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Tsunami waves reach Japan and Hawaii after 8.8 quake off Russia

Tsunami waves reached coastal areas of Japan, Russia and Hawaii on Wednesday after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Watch the video: Several injured in Russia after massive earthquake

Several people were injured after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off of Russia's Kamchatka coast. Local officials said all those who were hurt are in a stable condition.

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Russia’s Far East rocked by major quake, tsunami alerts issued

One of the strongest earthquakes in decades struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing evacuations in several affected regions.

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What are the strongest earthquakes ever recorded?

The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced.

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Some Pacific islands begin evacuations after magnitude 8.8 earthquake

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, causing tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska.

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Massive 8.8 earthquake in eastern Russia triggers tsunami warnings

A powerful quake, with its epicentre in the Kamchatka region, triggered tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii.

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Poland says Russia's secret service hired Colombian for arson attacks

The Internal Security Agency says the 27-year-old Colombian national was acting on behalf of Russian intelligence when he carried out two arson attacks in Poland last year. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

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EU deforestation law changes could aid illegal Russian timber trade

A majority of EU countries are pushing for changes to the EU deforestation law that could likely boost illegal timber imports from sanctioned Russia and Belarus, according to NGO Earthsight, which claims states pushing for the changes are benefiting from the illegal timber trade.

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Trump shortens Russia's peace deal deadline from 50 to '10 or 12 days'

Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be "very severe" economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

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Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupt systems

Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights after a pro-Ukrainian hacker group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the airline's systems.

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Russian attack on Kyiv injures eight as drone barrage continues

A Russian air strike on Kyiv injured at least eight people, including a child. The blast damaged buildings and cars, but no fires broke out. Ukraine also reported 153 combat engagements along the front lines.

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Moscow starts first direct passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.