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[January 11th] A bushfire burning near the town of Longwood, northern Victoria, Australia, on Jan. 7, 2026

Firefighters warned millions of Australians of “catastrophic” bushfire dangers on Thursday as they battled multiple blazes stoked by a heatwave blanketing the country. Temperatures are forecast to soar past 40 C in parts of southeast Australia, fuelling some of the most dangerous bushfire conditions since the “Black Summer” blazes of 2019-2020. Country Fire Authority chief …

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[January 10th] Prenn Pass, gateway to Vietnam’s hill town Da Lat, closed for 6 days for landslide repairs

Traffic to and from Da Lat in Vietnam’s Central Highlands will be partially disrupted for six days as authorities close Prenn Pass from Jan. 9 to 15 to carry out repairs on landslides that damaged the key mountain route late last year. During this period, vehicles will be prohibited from traveling on a section of …

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[January 9th] Japan launches campaign to encourage children to talk about problems

The campaign focuses on creating an environment in which children can consult with adults comfortably, ensuring they are not left alone when faced with major issues. “We want them to gain experience in consultation with someone, even if it’s a small problem,” an agency official said. The number of reported cases of truancy and bullying, …

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