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  Police Officer Guides Civilians to Safety Before Tibet Border Mudslide
  
  A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aid
  
  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.
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  UK Government Orders Police to Improve Intelligence After Masked Port Protests
  
  Whitehall told UK police to improve intelligence gathering after masked far-right groups shut down ports in Kent and Portsmouth over the weekend.
  
  Supreme Court Blocks Missouri’s Trump-Backed House Map for November
  
  The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined Missouri's appeal to use a Trump-backed congressional map in November, a setback for Republicans in the redistrict
  
  Singapore Man Pleads Guilty to $240 Million US Bitcoin Theft
  
  Malone Lam pleaded guilty on Tuesday to helping steal over $245 million in bitcoin from a Washington resident, facing up to 20 years in prison.
  
  Rubio Arrives in Colombia to Sign Minerals and Nuclear Deals, Question China Ties
  
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to sign critical minerals and civil nuclear deals and address the country's ties to China.
  
  Netanyahu Denies Book Claim He Was Warned Before October 7 Attack
  
  A new Haaretz-linked book claims Netanyahu was warned by the UAE president before the October 7 Hamas attack. The Israeli PM calls the allegation an "absol
Business
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  Meta Unveils Muse AI Agent That Sends Emails and Makes Payments
  
  Meta launched Muse, an autonomous AI assistant that sends emails and makes payments, offered free or at $20 and $100 monthly tiers.
  
  Qualcomm Stock Jumps 10% on $4 Billion Amazon Custom Chip Deal
  
  Qualcomm shares rose about 10% after unveiling a roughly $4 billion custom chip partnership with Amazon for AI data centers, challenging Nvidia's lead.
  
  Dow Slides 400 Points as US-Iran Strikes Push Oil to Six-Week High
  
  The Dow slid roughly 400 points as renewed U.S.-Iran attacks pushed Brent crude to a six-week high, with energy shares leading a mixed Wall Street session.
  
  GE Aerospace to Buy Castings Maker CPP for $11.75 Billion
  
  GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it will acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners.
  
  Novartis Shares Drop 9% After Three Drug Trial Setbacks Rattle Pipeline
  
  Novartis shares fell 9% on Tuesday after three drug trial setbacks, including its del-desiran and cholesterol programs, raising pressure on its pipeline.
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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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  Hollywood Ends Best Summer in a Decade With $4.61 Billion Haul
  
  Hollywood wrapped its best summer since 2013 with $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales, up 26.1%, as Gen-Z and women returned to theaters.
  
  Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
  
  Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at 92 at her New York City home, her foundation said Wednesday.
  
  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."
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
- NFL Extends Roger Goodell Through 2030 in Performance-Heavy Contract Deal
  
  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season, with over 95% of pay tied to performance.
  
  Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
  
  Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals in New York.
  
  Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner After Seven-Year Tenure
  
  WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first mill
  
  NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Strips Five Draft Picks Over Kawhi Deal
  
  The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard ca
  
  Stan Kroenke Buys MLB’s Los Angeles Angels, Ending Moreno’s 23-Year Run
  
  Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced Tuesday it will buy MLB's Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, with the deal expected to close in early 2027.
Top Lists

Meta Unveils Muse AI Agent That Sends Emails and Makes Payments

Meta launched Muse, an autonomous AI assistant that sends emails and makes payments, offered free or at $20 and $100 monthly tiers.

Qualcomm Stock Jumps 10% on $4 Billion Amazon Custom Chip Deal

Qualcomm shares rose about 10% after unveiling a roughly $4 billion custom chip partnership with Amazon for AI data centers, challenging Nvidia's lead.

Dow Slides 400 Points as US-Iran Strikes Push Oil to Six-Week High

The Dow slid roughly 400 points as renewed U.S.-Iran attacks pushed Brent crude to a six-week high, with energy shares leading a mixed Wall Street session.

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Lynn Hatem covers world news, culture, and lifestyle for Beijing Times, following the stories and trends shaping contemporary life around the globe.

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