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The news on ČT24 focuses on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with reports on Russian attacks causing casualties and an incident in the Caspian Sea that raises concerns about escalating conflicts. Domestically, the Czech Republic is dealing with a heatwave, local initiatives to combat drought, and…

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Tropical days have arrived, rain mainly on Saturday ↗

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The Czech Republic is experiencing tropical weather conditions, with forecasts predicting rain primarily on Saturday.

Polish fighter jet scrambled against object in eastern Poland ↗

A Polish F-16 fighter jet was deployed against an unidentified flying object over eastern Poland, prompting air raid sirens and a crater discovery, which Ukraine identified as a Russian Kh-101 missile.

Vohančice overcome drought with ponds, streams, and trees ↗

The village of Vohančice has successfully combated drought by creating ponds, streams, and planting thousands of trees, improving water retention and mitigating village overheating.

AI enables books to talk, going beyond reading ↗

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing reading by allowing books to interact, with startups offering AI-powered tools to rephrase, explain, or discuss book content, raising new questions about AI's role in literature.

Russian attack in Kyiv kills one person, authorities report ↗

At least eight people, including three children, were killed in various parts of Ukraine during a large-scale Russian attack, with significant casualties in Kryvyi Rih and Kyiv.

Caspian Sea incident increases risk of two wars merging ↗

Ukraine's attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea has heightened the risk of a proxy conflict escalating into a direct confrontation, potentially merging two separate wars.

Coalition considers mandatory kindergarten from age four or abolishing ninth… ↗

Czech coalition parties are reportedly considering making kindergarten mandatory from the age of four or abolishing the ninth grade of primary schools, a proposal met with skepticism regarding potential savings.