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Death toll in Spanish train accident rises to 41

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The death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 41. Elchi.az reports that the local ABC newspaper reported this. Earlier, it was reported that the number of deaths was 39. The incident occurred on the evening of January 18 in the Adamus settlement. A train belonging to the company […]
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Moldova Withdraws from CIS

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Moldova has initiated the procedure for denouncing the fundamental agreements that would allow it to withdraw from the CIS. Elchi.az reports that this was announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the country, Mihai Popșoi, on the air of “Radio Moldova”. “Moldova has started the procedure for denouncing three fundamental […]
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Gunmen Abduct Over 160 Worshippers from Two Churches in Nigeria

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Gunmen in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches. Elchi.az reports that Reuters reported this with reference to law enforcement agencies. A church leader said 160 people were missing. According to the state police, armed men attacked the ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim churches in the village of Kurmin-Wali. Law enforcement […]
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Macron confirms the deployment of French troops to Greenland

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France has announced its readiness to participate in joint NATO exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland. The first units have already been sent to the territory. Elchi.az reports that French President Emmanuel Macron wrote about this on social networks. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will participate in joint military exercises organized by […]
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Sibiqa: Over 2 million tons of Ukrainian grain stolen in 2025

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45 ships that ensure the theft of Ukrainian grain and its export to global markets have been identified by the Ukrainian special services, and 43 of them have been sanctioned. Elchi.az reports that this was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrey Sibiqa, on his “X” account. “In 2025, Russia stole more […]
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Trump cuts substance abuse and mental health budget

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The Trump administration has initiated a sudden and sweeping budget cut for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced Tuesday that it was eliminating approximately 2,000 grant programs worth nearly $2 billion. Elchi.az reports that this move represents approximately one-quarter of SAMHSA’s total budget and […]
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Scientists have developed a spray powder that instantly heals wounds

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Researchers at KAIST University have developed a fast-acting and stable powder hemostatic agent that stops bleeding in one second, potentially significantly increasing survival rates in combat and emergency medical care. Elchi.az reports that severe blood loss remains a major cause of death in combat injuries. To overcome this challenge, a KAIST research team, including an […]
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NASA’s first medical evacuation in space: 4 astronauts return to Earth

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NASA has initiated a “medical evacuation” operation, a first in the 65-year history of human spaceflight, after an astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) required medical attention. The SpaceX capsule carrying Crew-11 departed from the station on Wednesday. Elchi.az reports that the Dragon Endeavour capsule, carrying a total of four astronauts from the US, […]
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Ukraine declares state of emergency in energy sector

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Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in the energy sector, particularly in the capital Kyiv, after ongoing Russian attacks left thousands without electricity. Elchi.az reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking after a special cabinet meeting held in harsh winter conditions with night temperatures dropping to -20 degrees, announced the creation of a 24-hour task […]
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California Attorney General Launches Deepfake Investigation into Grok

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched a formal investigation into the role of the Grok model, developed by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, in the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfake images targeting women and children. Elchi.az reports that Attorney General Bonta stated in a statement that the information about the unauthorized, indecent materials […]