Central Japan cities hit 40 deg C, officially marking first ‘kokushobi’
“Kokusubi” – which means “cruelly hot day” – was introduced to better warn the public.
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FIFA opens investigation into Argentina over post-World Cup final incidents
Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England.
Johor authorities revoke Network School’s business licences
The company was found to have breached licensing conditions and premises usage requirements.
Batanes latest on the list of China-Philippines flashpoints
When Chinese scholars recently argued that Batanes was a natural extension of Taiwan — and therefore part of China’s territorial claim — they demonstrated how indigenous history and cultural ties can become entangled in contemporary geopolitical competition. Although the
Riyadh Air review: I flew to Madrid on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like
Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge.
AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.
Journalist behind Trump-Meloni row Daniele Compatangelo dies suddenly
The La7 journalist died at the age of 50 after falling ill. In recent months, he had risen to prominence with his exclusive interview with US President Donald Trump, which ignited a political storm in Italy.
'Flying low is still flying': Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize
Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old food delivery rider from China’s eastern Jiangsu province, won the Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection titled Low Flight.
Hear the Haunting Sound of an Ancient Celtic War Trumpet: Silent for 2,000 Years, It Now Sounds Again
Norfolk is known for its network of rivers and lakes, its stock of medieval churches, and for being the home county of Alan Partridge. Last year, it quite literally unearthed another mark of distinction in the form of an iron age war trumpet. “The bronze trumpet or carnyx is
Indigenous knowledge key to building healthier and more sustainable food systems
Traditional and Indigenous knowledge could play a vital role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and poor health and nutrition, according to a new review of current research.
Raskin argues Epstein emails show lobbying on behalf of foreign governments
Emails from Jeffrey Epstein to world leaders indicate he should have registered as a foreign agent, House Judiciary Democrats argue, including messages showing he sought to capitalize on his relationship to President Trump. In a letter to top Trump administration officials,
Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?
From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.
Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.
Africa: How a Canadian Mining Giant Infiltrated Zambia's Democracy
[Global Witness] A Global Witness investigation finds evidence that First Quantum Minerals and its associates have run a decades-long covert influence campaign over Zambia's democracy, bankrolling President Hichilema, with revenues diverted away from the copper-rich nation's
Edge of Memories developer Midgar Studio is being liquidated
The French studio is owned by Nacon, which filed for insolvency earlier this year.
Great Barrier Reef at risk of ‘collapse’, scientists warn
“Ecosystem collapse” is linked to 2026’s El Nino weather phenomenon.
Great Barrier Reef at risk of 'collapse', scientists warn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is at very high risk of extreme and widespread bleaching and "ecosystem collapse" linked to this year's El Niño weather phenomenon, leading scientists warned Tuesday.
New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year
Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits.
China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters
The Philippine military accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton on July 20.
China's rising obesity fuels demand for weight-loss camps, drawing overseas interest
With weeks of supervised training and controlled meals, stay-in fitness programmes in China are attracting overseas participants looking to build healthier habits.
Getting Dressed During World War I: A Fascinating Look at How Soldiers, Nursers & Others Dressed During the Great War
Not to diminish the nightmare of mortars and shrapnel, but as evidenced by Crow’s Eye Productions’ period-accurate dressing video above, one of the greatest horrors of WWI was wet wool. Decades before the invention of Gore-Tex, Polar Fleece, and other high-performance,