"In 2025, the North Sea reached an average temperature of 11.6 degrees Celsius, the highest value in the BSH data series since 1969," said Tim Kruschke, head of the BSH's climate team, in a statement.

VIENTIANE, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Laos' annual average inflation rate dropped to 7.7 percent in 2025, down from 23.1 percent in 2024, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau.