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Yle's front page features several international news stories, including North Korea's missile launch into the Sea of Japan, the environmental state of the Baltic Sea, comments from Princess Diana's brother on the media treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan, Greenlanders' reactions to a proposed US…

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North Korea Fires Unidentified Missile into Sea of Japan ↗

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South Korea's military reports that North Korea launched an unidentified projectile into the Sea of Japan on Sunday. This follows earlier launches of short-range ballistic missiles into the same sea during joint military exercises between South Korea and the US.

Baltic Sea's Condition Still Far Below Targets ↗

Finland's environmental center Syke reports that the state of the Baltic Sea remains significantly below target levels. Oxygen depletion is a widespread issue, particularly in deeper waters and near the bottom, with oxygen-depleted zones appearing in near-bottom water layers over a larger area…

Greenlanders Comment on Trump's Proposed Deal ↗

Greenlanders express confusion and amusement regarding a proposed deal by US President Donald Trump. While the details are unclear, Greenland will remain an autonomous region of Denmark. A signing is expected next week at the UN General Assembly.

Macron Meets Canadian PM in French Territory ↗

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic, to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The visit comes after President Trump posted an image of the islands covered by the US flag.

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