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  Typhoon Dolphin Drives Hong Kong to Hottest Day on Record as Eastern China Evacuates Millions
  
  Hong Kong hit 36.9C, its hottest in 142 years, as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat and drove mass evacuations across eastern China.
  
  Typhoon Dolphin Nears Eastern China, Closing Schools and Grounding Flights
  
  Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern China, shutting schools, ports and tourist sites in Zhejiang and disrupting flights across Shanghai and beyond.
  
  Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong, Grounding Flights and Stranding Thousands
  
  Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm this year, made landfall in Guangdong, cancelling flights and rail services and stranding 2,000 at Hong Kong airport.
  
  China’s Animal Rights Advocates Push Campaign Offline and Abroad After Guangdong Case
  
  The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has spurred China's animal rights advocates to move their campaign offline and overseas amid censorship.
  
  Luxury Hong Kong Project Sells Out First Phase Amid Strong Demand
  
  New World Development's Pavilia Farm III luxury project in Hong Kong sells out its first phase of 88 flats for HK$950 million in a single day, despite prior rebuilding costs.
World
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  Ukraine Drone Strikes Halt Three Russian Grain Terminals at Novorossiysk
  
  Ukrainian drone strikes damaged three major Russian grain terminals at Novorossiysk, halting shipments and raising warnings over global food market disrupt
  
  Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Europe and Arctic, Sending Hotel Prices Past $1,000
  
  A rare total solar eclipse crossed Europe, Iceland and the Arctic on August 12, drawing millions and pushing some hotel prices above $1,000 a night.
  
  Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Plunges 90% as US-Iran Talks Stall
  
  Only eight vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a 90% drop from pre-war levels, as US-Iran peace talks stall and Trump claims US control.
  
  Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at Month’s End
  
  Karoline Leavitt, the youngest-ever White House press secretary, will step down at the end of August, President Trump announced Wednesday.
  
  Media Groups Sue Trump Over Paid Early Access to Truth Social Posts
  
  A coalition of media organizations is suing President Trump over a service charging up to $100,000 monthly for early access to his Truth Social posts.
Business
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  Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Takes Medical Leave, Two Executives Assume Control
  
  Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave expected to last several months, with two senior executives assuming day-to-day control.
  
  Telstra CEO Vicki Brady Gets $700,000 Pay Rise Despite Nationwide Outage
  
  Telstra awarded CEO Vicki Brady A$6.8m for the year, a A$700,000 rise, even after docking her bonus over a nationwide network outage in July.
  
  Yen Weakens Again After Intervention Fades, But Japan Retains $1 Trillion Firepower
  
  The yen is sliding again weeks after intervention faded, but Japan's roughly $1 trillion in reserves leaves room for further yen-buying, Goldman Sachs says
  
  Oman Oil Spill Reaches Coast as Tanker Attacks Push Crude Higher
  
  An oil spill from a stricken tanker has reached up to 40km of Oman's coast as fresh attacks on Gulf shipping push crude prices higher.
  
  YMTC Breaks Into Global Top 3 NAND Suppliers With 14% Share
  
  Yangtze Memory Technologies captured 14% of global NAND flash bit shipments in Q2, entering the world's top three suppliers for the first time.
Lifestyle
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  China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture
  
  China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online...
  
  Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries
  
  A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé...
  
  K-Fashion’s Global Ascent: Brands Expand Offline Footprint in Japan and China
  
  South Korean fashion brands are aggressively expanding their physical...
  
  Pearl Noodles: China’s Comfort Food Craze
  
  Yudu pearl noodles, a beloved dish originating from Jiangxi...
  
  China Tightens Grip on AI and Online Health Content Amidst Mental Health and Misinformation Concerns
  
  China is implementing stringent new regulations aimed at curbing...
Culture
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  ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Claims All-Time Domestic Opening Record With $360 Million
  
  'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has claimed the biggest North American opening weekend ever with $360 million, surpassing 'Avengers: Endgame.'
  
  “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Scores Second-Biggest North American Opening With $355 Million
  
  "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" scored the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million, trailing only "Avengers: Endgame."
  
  Jessica Chastain Confirms ‘The Savant’ to Premiere on Apple TV This Summer After Postponement
  
  Jessica Chastain confirms her political thriller series 'The Savant' will finally premiere on Apple TV this summer after its 2025 postponement.
  
  Olivia Rodrigo Drops New Single ‘Drop Dead’ and Makes Surprise Coachella Appearance
  
  Olivia Rodrigo releases her new single 'Drop Dead' and performs it live at Coachella, signaling a new romantic direction for her upcoming album.
  
  Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK Brand Shatters Coachella 2026 Merch Sales Records
  
  Justin Bieber's SKYLRK brand achieved unprecedented sales figures at Coachella 2026, breaking previous records and highlighting the power of artist-driven merchandise.
Travel
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  Thai Elephant Parks Grapple with Tourist Slump Amidst Global Conflict Uncertainty
  
  Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
  
  China Unveils ‘China Bound’: A Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers
  
  China Daily has officially launched "China Bound," an innovative...
  
  Las Vegas Launches “Welcome to Fabulous” Campaign to Boost Tourism
  
  Las Vegas is launching a new campaign, “Welcome to...
  
  Spirit Airlines Cuts Service as Competitors Expand Routes Amid Bankruptcy
  
  Spirit Airlines is scaling back operations across numerous U.S....
  
  Montmartre Residents Push Back Against Overtourism in Paris
  
  Montmartre, the postcard-perfect hilltop district of Paris, is facing...
Sports
- LIV Golf Secures New Lead Investor as League Charts Post-Saudi Future
  
  LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor to operate without Saudi funding while giving players equity, CEO Scott O'Neil announced, with a September close t
  
  Larry Berg Named Next MLS Commissioner, Succeeding Don Garber in 2027
  
  LAFC co-owner Larry Berg will become the next MLS commissioner, succeeding Don Garber, as the league eyes momentum from the 2026 World Cup.
  
  UEFA Members Vote to Boycott Future World Cups Over FIFA Stake Sale Plans
  
  UEFA's 55 member associations have voted to boycott future World Cups if FIFA proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the tournament to investors.
  
  FIFA Executive Alleges Staff Were Deceived Over Infantino’s World Cup Sale Plan
  
  FIFA COO Kevin Lamour alleges staff were misled over Infantino's abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial operations.
  
  UEFA Declares Loss of Confidence in Infantino, Deepening FIFA Leadership Crisis
  
  UEFA has formally declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
Top Lists

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Takes Medical Leave, Two Executives Assume Control

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave expected to last several months, with two senior executives assuming day-to-day control.

Telstra CEO Vicki Brady Gets $700,000 Pay Rise Despite Nationwide Outage

Telstra awarded CEO Vicki Brady A$6.8m for the year, a A$700,000 rise, even after docking her bonus over a nationwide network outage in July.

Yen Weakens Again After Intervention Fades, But Japan Retains $1 Trillion Firepower

The yen is sliding again weeks after intervention faded, but Japan's roughly $1 trillion in reserves leaves room for further yen-buying, Goldman Sachs says