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Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s son hears her voice
After nearly six years in detention following a 2021 military coup, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son by phone Thursday, their first direct conversation since her arrest. The Nobel laureate is being held near Myanmar’s capital with restricted access to information and media.
Ryan Gosling’s Zero-G Stunts on ‘Project Hail Mary’ Broken Down by the Space Epic’s VFX Supervisors
VFX supervisors on ‘Project Hail Mary’ discuss creating convincing zero gravity for Ryan Gosling through wire rigs, removing wires digitally, and using practical effects combined with digital environments.
South Africa’s Oscar Entry ‘Variations on a Theme’ Was Written With Microsoft Excel
South Africa’s Oscar submission ‘Variations on a Theme’ won the Tiger Award at Rotterdam and screened at the BFI London Film Festival. Directors used Microsoft Excel to map out the film’s repetitive structure.
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Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s stock market debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday saw shares fall as much as 10% early in trading, marking the company’s first successful listing after failed attempts in the US and UK.
Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told his Russian counterpart that economic relief for Russia is impossible until the Ukraine war ends, during a G20 meeting in North Carolina.
Kākāpō rising: 90 chicks swell population of the world’s heaviest parrot
The kākāpō population has surpassed 300 birds for the first time in 75 years after 90 chicks hatched, boosted by abundant native tree fruiting.
Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit
Madrid’s new Formula One circuit has drawn criticism from residents and environmental groups over noise pollution and disruption expected during the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix later this month.
With elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign wallet
With midterm elections two months away, Republicans grow frustrated as President Trump holds most of his massive campaign funds while facing historically low approval ratings and party losses in key races.
‘I’ve never been to Afghanistan’: Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban
Six million Afghans have been forcibly returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran this year, marking the largest cross-border migration movement globally, according to UN data.
South Korea: Police officer admits to closing missing person cases on Jeju to avoid work
A South Korean police officer admitted to closing missing persons cases without investigation to avoid work, prompting authorities to launch belated searches that uncovered multiple bodies on Jeju island.
Zambia’s president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is set to be inaugurated for a second term following a contested election that saw his main opponent detained on treason charges.
Indonesia doubles down on coal to power its aluminum expansion
Indonesia is expanding aluminum production using coal power to capitalize on Middle East supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, raising concerns about climate commitments and emissions.
Hindu pilgrims, on arduous trek, among Nepal’s missing
Devastating floods in Nepal have claimed hundreds of lives, with Hindu pilgrims heading to Mount Kailash among the missing. A glacier break triggered the disaster near a border crossing between Nepal and Chinese-held Tibet.
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, will dock in Pattaya, Thailand after spending more than 270 consecutive days deployed in the Middle East, with approximately 5,000 sailors and marines expected ashore.
Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case
A Utah judge will hear arguments Tuesday on whether to proceed with a murder trial for Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk last fall.