At least five people are killed, nineteen others are injured and six are reported missing after an explosion at a chemical plant in Gaomi, Shandong, China.
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May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)
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Disasters and accidents
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Health and environment
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International relations
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Law and crime
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Politics and elections
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Science and technology
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