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Typhoon Bavi triggers mass evacuations of over 1 million in eastern China as it sweeps past Taiwan and Japan. Deadly Russian and Ukrainian strikes continue with oil infrastructure targeted on both sides. A wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12, with 23 missing. US-Iran tensions escalate with direct strikes and the collapse of the ceasefire, sending oil prices higher.

Typhoon Bavi triggers mass evacuations in eastern China

Typhoon Bavi triggers mass evacuations in eastern ChinaTyphoon Bavi is barreling toward eastern China, prompting mass evacuations of over 1 million people in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and nearby areas. The storm has already brushed past Taiwan and pummeled southern Japan with heavy rain and strong winds. Chinese authorities have warned bloggers against using AI for unauthorized storm forecasts. The situation has raised questions about whether China's investment in flood defenses has been adequate.

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Typhoon Bavi: Shanghai, Hangzhou brace as nearby cities start evacuations (SCMP)
As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned AI storm forecasts may be illegal (SCMP)
As Typhoon Bavi looms, has China’s investment in flood defences paid off? (SCMP)
China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brushes past Taiwan, pummels southern Japan (CBC)

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as oil facilities targeted

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as oil facilities targetedRussian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 2 people and wounded 19 others. In response, Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil facilities and set multiple oil tankers ablaze with drone strikes. The reciprocal attacks mark an escalation in the ongoing conflict, with both sides intensifying strikes on infrastructure. Civilian casualties continue to mount as the war shows no signs of de-escalation.

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Russian attacks kill 2 and wound 12 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers (AP News)
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze (AP News)
Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine (Al Jazeera)
2 people dead, 19 wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and drones (CBC)

Deadly wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12

Deadly wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12A devastating wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others still missing, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in the country's history. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze as it continues to spread. Survivors have recounted harrowing stories of escape while losing friends to the flames. The disaster has drawn international attention and raised concerns about wildfire risks in the region.

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Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 (AP News)
'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives' (BBC)
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing (NPR)
12 killed in southern Spain wildfire (China Daily)

US and Iran trade attacks across the Middle East

US and Iran trade attacks across the Middle EastThe United States and Iran have escalated military actions against each other across the Middle East. The US launched strikes on Iran for allegedly attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel also struck an Iranian steel facility, sparking debate over whether it was a legitimate military target. The region remains on shaky ground as tit-for-tat attacks intensify.

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Region on shaky ground as US, Iran trade attacks (China Daily)
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target? (NYT)
Attacks by the U.S. and Iran intensify across the Middle East (CBC)
U.S. says it launched strikes on Iran for 'attacking commercial shipping' in Strait of Hormuz (CBC)

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran 'over' as oil prices surge

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran 'over' as oil prices surgeFormer President Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is 'over,' triggering a surge in oil prices and a broad decline in stock markets. Iran's leadership is reportedly divided over how to proceed with the conflict. The collapse of the truce raises questions about what Iran stands to lose if hostilities resume in full force. Markets are reacting nervously to the renewed uncertainty in the Middle East.

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What does Iran stand to lose if the ceasefire with the U.S. collapses? (NPR)
As Trump declares ceasefire over, Iran's leadership divided over how it wants war to end (CBC)
Oil prices jump and stocks mostly fall after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over' (CBC)