Bulletin world briefing: El Nino officially begins and could trigger hottest year ever

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1. Trump threatens massive Iran escalation as tensions spiral
2. Scientists warn El Nino has finally begun and could trigger hottest year on record
3. Albania sees largest protest against Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort
4. International Chess Federation suspends Russia over events in occupied Ukraine
5. Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on tanker off Oman

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