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1. Seven people are killed and 23 others are injured when a high-speed craft carrying 134 people catches fire off the coast of Real, Quezon, Philippines.
   2022-05-30 19:05:58 (First version)
2. Two people are killed and 120 others are injured when a gas cylinder catches fire and explodes at a restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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