240,000 people evacuated in China rainstorms

Nearly a quarter of a million people were evacuated in eastern China as rainstorms lashed swathes of the country and caused the Yangtze and other rivers to swell, state media reported Wednesday.

Tourists seek out Nordic holidays to keep cool

Far from her home in the tourist mecca of Tenerife, Cati Padilla is one of the growing number of travelers escaping heat waves for cooler holidays in Nordic countries.

Titian masterpiece stolen and found at bus stop sells for €20m

The early artwork by Venetian master Titian has a dramatic history of thefts – including being left in a plastic bag at a London bus stop.

China supports Kazakhstan joining BRICS, President Xi says

BEIJING - China's President Xi Jinping said he supports Kazakhstan joining the BRICS bloc, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday, as the group of developing nations mulls further expansion to rival a Western-dominated world order it sees as outdated.

Hurricane Beryl kills seven as it churns towards Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl churned towards Jamaica Tuesday, with forecasters warning of potentially deadly winds and storm surge, after the storm killed at least seven people and caused widespread destruction across the southeastern Caribbean.

Six dead as floods inundate vast swathe of India, Bangladesh

Concerns grow at impact on EU of Hungarian Presidency

Hungary has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at one of the most difficult periods for the EU and rest of the world in recent times. It took charge of steering the EU for the next six months on July 1. Belgium had been in holder of the presidency

What we know about the India crush that killed 121

The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.

The rich one, the ‘boring’ one and Trump’s buddy: Key U.K. election players

Keir Starmer’s Labour appears poised to oust Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives from 14 years in power in the U.K. general election, with smaller parties also jostling for influence.

Clashes break out near Myanmar military regional command

Gunfire has rocked the area since late on July 2.

Dubai rowers to brave Arctic to highlight plastics pollution

At an indoor pool in Dubai, three rowers battle artificial rain and simulated waves as they train for an Arctic voyage intended to highlight the perils of marine pollution.

‘Difficult to define’: China drops controversial ‘hurt feelings’ clause from draft law amid abuse concerns

The initial proposed changes would have effectively barred speech, dressing and decorations in public places deemed “harmful to the spirit or the feelings of the Chinese nation”, with offenders facing up to 15 days in detention.

China seized Taiwan boat with crew for fishing illegally

Taiwanese officials have confirmed to the BBC that the boat was seized inside China’s territorial waters.

Six dead as floods inundate vast swath of India, Bangladesh

Six people have been killed in floods precipitated by torrential rains across northeast India and neighboring Bangladesh that inundated the homes of more than a million others, officials said Wednesday.

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Gaza: 12 killed in Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah 'safe-zone'

Families fled Gaza's Khan Younis following Israeli evacuation orders earlier this week, but attacks across the besieged enclave have continued.

Woman found dead after she was swallowed whole by python in central Indonesia

It was the second python killing in the province in a month.

Chad rangers battle to protect park from poachers, local farmers

Between the orange trunks of the acacia trees in the Chad savannah, a herd of elephants move through Zah Soo National Park, under the watchful eye of one of the only humans allowed to witness the scene.

J. Cole Defended By Trae Tha Truth Over Claim He ‘Ducked’ Kendrick Lamar Beef

Some have criticized J. Cole for allegedly avoiding a beef with Kendrick Lamar, but Trae Tha Truth has a different perspective on the matter.

Newborn white rhino Silverio takes his first giant steps in a Chilean zoo in a boost to his species

Hannah, a 13-year-old white rhinoceros, has delivered a newborn calf in a rare zoo birth for the almost endangered species.

Ian McKellen Says Wrist and Neck Injuries Are ‘on the Mend’ After Stage Fall

"None of us ever wants to let down our audience," the actor wrote on social media after dropping out of the touring production of Players King

New Dutch government wants an opt-out from EU migration policy. But is it possible?

Amsterdam might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration.

Anwar govt promises pre-U spots for high-achieving non-Malays, but racial quotas remain

PM Anwar is under pressure to accelerate reforms, including creating a more level playing field in education and jobs.

The challenges ahead for interim Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille are enormous

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Haiti's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, about his efforts to stabilize parts of Haiti which are overrun by gangs.

French river police practice on the Seine ahead of Olympics opening ceremony

A large police operation is planned for the event on 26 July which will see more than 90 boats on the Seine for 6 kilometres.

Ernest Hemingway’s Favorite Hamburger Recipe

Image via Wikimedia Commons In 2013, the food writer Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan stumbled across an article in the Boston Globe describing a trove of digitized documents from Ernest Hemingway’s home in Cuba that had been recently donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and

Climate scientists urge responsible use of AI as Google’s emissions soar by 48% since 2019

Scientists have asked individuals to think twice before using AI to generate memes.

P!nk Cancels Switzerland Concert Due to Health Concerns

"I’ve been advised that I’m unable to continue with the show tomorrow," the singer wrote on Instagram

Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional

The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.

Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams,’ Starring Jessica Chastain, to Be Sold by the Match Factory (EXCLUSIVE)

International rights to “Dreams,” the next film from Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco, whose “Memory” competed at Venice last year, will be sold by his regular partner The Match Factory. “I usually work with The Match Factory, and we have an ongoing collaboration,” he tells

Not lame at all: Duck tails GrabFood delivery rider in the Philippines, wins praise for hard work

“Grab duck” trails in a long line of animals that have had the occasional “odd jobs”.

Converge (YC S23) Is Hiring a Founding Account Executive

Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/converge/jobs/vpxyPWD-founding-account-executive Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40863470 Points: 0 # Comments: 0

Lil Yachty Gets A Visit From His Future Self In Gift From Jake Paul

Lil Yachty's likeness has been used to promote Jake Paul's new body wash, and the rapper is completely shocked by the marketing campaign.

Pakistan has met all requirements for IMF bailout deal, finance official says

KARACHI - Pakistan is looking to clinch a staff level agreement on an International Monetary Fund bailout of more than $6 billion this month after addressing all of the lender's requirements in its annual budget, its junior finance minister told Reuters.

Ready furr their close-up: How cats became Hollywood's hottest stars

A flurry of feline protagonists has proven to be catnip to cinemagoers - but we demand more awards recognition meow.