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Toxic Industrial Fire in Tubize Releases Asbestos, Disrupts Belgian World Cup Camp
An industrial fire at a textile warehouse in Tubize, Belgium, released toxic asbestos-laden smoke on Monday, prompting shelter-in-place orders for six communes and forcing the Belgian national football team to scale back World Cup preparations.

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Zelenskyy open letter to Putin
Welcomes Trump the potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, stating it would be wonderful if the two leaders held direct talks.

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Toxic Industrial Fire in Tubize Releases Asbestos, Disrupts Belgian World Cup Camp