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Typhoon White Dolphin Makes Landfall in Eastern China Causing Heavy Rain and Mass Evacuations
Typhoon White Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang and Wenzhou on August 9, forcing over 1 million people to evacuate amid severe rain and disruptions.
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South Korean actors IU and Lee Jong-suk end four-year relationship
IU and Lee Jong-suk confirmed ending their four-year relationship, deciding to remain colleagues after dating publicly since late 2022.
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Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations by multiple women spanning 2002-2016
Actor and musician Jared Leto denies sexual assault claims made by four women alleging abuse when they were teens.
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Speedboat capsizes near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists
A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew capsized near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, killing 15 and rescuing 21 on July 11.
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BTS Withdraws from 2027 Grammys Over New Best Asian Pop Music Category
K-pop group BTS announced on July 29, 2026, they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards due to concerns over a new category.
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Typhoon Noul hits Guangdong with 162 km/h winds, forces mass evacuations and travel halts
Typhoon Noul made landfall near Huizhou, Guangdong on July 26, causing over 340,000 evacuations and widespread flight and rail cancellations.
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Tokyo expands Cool Biz campaign to allow shorts at work amid record summer heat, sparking debate
Tokyo’s Cool Biz campaign now lets men wear shorts at work to beat heat, prompting debate over fairness and 'leg hair harassment'.
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South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave kills 23 and disrupts daily life
South Korea’s extreme heatwave since mid-May has caused 23 deaths, over 2,600 illness cases, and major disruption nationwide by August 6, 2026.
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Vincent Pastore, Sopranos actor, dies at 80 in The Bronx
Vincent Pastore, known for playing Big Pussy on The Sopranos, died at age 80 in his Bronx home on August 1, 2026.
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Taiwan's Zhonglian Oil Salad Oil Contaminated with Carcinogen, 360 Businesses Affected
Zhonglian Oilfat produced soybean salad oil contaminated with carcinogen BaP, affecting 360 companies and prompting record fines and recalls in Taiwan.
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Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths in second-hottest June on record
Spain reported 1,028 to 1,029 heat-related deaths in June 2026, more than double the previous year’s toll.
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Western Europe records hottest June on record with major heatwave affecting over 410 million
Western Europe saw its hottest June ever in 2026, with temperatures over 3°C above average and thousands of heat-related deaths.
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Europe records over 10,000 excess deaths during late June 2026 heatwave
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave in late June 2026, mostly affecting those over 65.
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7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Kumamoto, Japan causing 13 deaths and major damage
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens while causing widespread destruction.
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Wildfires in France and Spain force evacuation of over 330,000 people
Over 330,000 people were evacuated in France and Spain amid widespread wildfires burning tens of thousands of hectares.
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At least 27 killed in Bangkok pub fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao
A fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district killed at least 27 and injured dozens on July 12, 2026.
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Wildfires in France and Spain force over 300,000 evacuations amid extreme heat
Severe wildfires in south-west France and central Spain have displaced more than 300,000 people amid record heat and ongoing firefighting efforts.
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South Korean boy band CORTIS targeted by GPS trackers and local tailing in Paris stalking incidents
South Korean boy band CORTIS faced stalking in Paris as obsessive fans attached GPS devices to their vehicles and hired drivers to follow them.
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Super Junior’s Donghae collapses on stage in Hong Kong solo concert due to slipped disc
Donghae collapsed on stage during his Hong Kong solo concert on June 28 due to a slipped disc but finished the show sitting and apologized to fans.
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Stray Kids announces 2026–2027 Run It world tour with Asia stops including Singapore and Taipei
K-pop group Stray Kids will start their Run It world tour in Seoul on July 25, 2026, with concerts across Asia through 2027.
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Austrian Director Sandra Wollner Wins Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes; Nepali Film Makes History
Sandra Wollner won the Un Certain Regard award at Cannes for Everytime, while Nepal’s first Cannes film earned the Jury Prize.
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David Hockney’s private funeral held with planned memorials in London, Yorkshire, Paris, and LA
David Hockney died in June 2026; his private funeral included only two mourners, with international memorials planned next year.
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Norway bans generative AI use for elementary pupils starting August 2026
Norway will ban generative AI for pupils aged 6 to 13 and restrict use for older students from the new school year in August 2026.
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Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85
James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and key director of major sitcoms, died peacefully on June 19, 2026, aged 85.