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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.
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  Russia Fires Top VEB Economist Klepach After War-Cost Warning
  
  Andrei Klepach, VEB's chief economist, was dismissed on August 18 after warning Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine.
  
  Trump Rules Out Iran Talks, Lifting Oil and Sinking US Stocks
  
  US stocks opened lower on Tuesday after Trump said no Iran talks were scheduled, lifting oil prices and Treasury yields amid the Hormuz standoff.
  
  Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant in Cyberattack
  
  The UK government confirmed on Sunday that Iran-linked hackers forced a small power plant offline, though officials said the national grid faced no risk.
  
  South Korea’s Kospi Falls 30% From June Peak, Trapping Retail Investors
  
  The Kospi has dropped 30% since its June 19 record high, trapping retail investors who chased leveraged products during the earlier rally.
  
  US Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Goods After Talks Fail
  
  The US imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Canada will retaliate dollar-for-dollar from September 8.
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  Pony.ai Plans to Deploy Over 4,000 Robotaxis Abroad
  
  China's Pony.ai says its overseas robotaxi pipeline has grown to more than 4,000 vehicles, expanding across Europe and the Middle East through global partn
  
  Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Lifts Hugo Boss Stake to 48%
  
  Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has lifted its Hugo Boss shareholding to 48% after an offer of €38 per share, stopping just short of full control.
  
  Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses
  
  Government borrowing costs reached multi-decade highs on Tuesday after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, driving yields higher across major economies.
  
  Baidu Revenue Falls 4% as AI Cloud Fails to Cover Ad Slump
  
  Baidu posted a 4% drop in second-quarter revenue to 31.3 billion yuan on Tuesday, as AI cloud growth failed to offset a continued advertising decline.
  
  OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens With Content Limits and Parental Controls
  
  OpenAI released ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday, adding content restrictions, parental controls and homework support for users aged 13 to 17.
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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...
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  Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum
  
  Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist
  
  ‘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.
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
- ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93 From Parkinson’s
  
  Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 and launched round-the-clock sports television, has died at 93 from the effects of Parkinson's disease.
  
  Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Elbow Surgery, Dies at 83
  
  Tommy John, the pitcher who won 288 games and became the first to return from the elbow reconstruction now named after him, has died at 83.
  
  Bezos-Backed Consortium Buys Liverpool Stake in $6 Billion Deal
  
  A consortium including Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at around $6 billion
  
  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.
Top Lists

Pony.ai Plans to Deploy Over 4,000 Robotaxis Abroad

China's Pony.ai says its overseas robotaxi pipeline has grown to more than 4,000 vehicles, expanding across Europe and the Middle East through global partn

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Lifts Hugo Boss Stake to 48%

Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has lifted its Hugo Boss shareholding to 48% after an offer of €38 per share, stopping just short of full control.

Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

Government borrowing costs reached multi-decade highs on Tuesday after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, driving yields higher across major economies.

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