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Europe · 3:54 PM UTCBlast in German industrial park kills one, four others missing

An explosion in a German industrial park on Tuesday killed one person and left four others missing, setting off a fierce blaze and sending a pall of smoke over the western city of Leverkusen.

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ChinaForeign journalists harassed covering China floods, correspondents' club says
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Asia PacificSouth, North Korea reopen hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties
EuropeUkrainian president fires head of the armed forces, citing disputes
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United KingdomBritain reports highest deaths from COVID-19 since March as Johnson urges caution
AmericasMexican fuel cargo for Cuba is sovereign decision, president says
ChinaFirst person charged under HK security law found guilty of terrorism, inciting secession
AfricaPolice chief, six bandits killed in clash in southeast Nigeria

A Nigerian local police chief and six bandits were shot dead during a clash in southeastern Imo State, police said on Tuesday, the latest incident in a multi-faceted insecurity crisis engulfing Africa's most populous nation.

Middle EastNo happy anniversary for bride caught up in Beirut blast