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Typhoon Bavi triggers mass evacuations in China as the storm slams southern Japan and brushes past Taiwan. Russia and Ukraine intensify cross-border strikes with missile barrages and drone attacks on oil infrastructure. A deadly wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people with more missing. The US and Iran escalate military exchanges across the Middle East, including US strikes on Iranian targets after Strait of Hormuz attacks. The US-Iran ceasefire collapses, sending oil prices higher and dividing Iran's leadership.

Typhoon Bavi forces mass evacuations in China and Japan

Typhoon Bavi forces mass evacuations in China and JapanTyphoon Bavi is barreling toward Shanghai and Hangzhou, prompting evacuations and preparations across eastern China. Over 1 million people have been evacuated as the storm brushes past Taiwan and pummels southern Japan. Chinese authorities have also warned bloggers that AI-generated storm forecasts may be illegal. The typhoon has raised questions about whether China's investment in flood defenses will prove sufficient.

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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 exchange heavy strikes on energy and civilian targets

Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy strikes on energy and civilian targetsRussian missile and drone attacks have killed at least 8 people and wounded dozens in Ukraine. In response, Ukrainian forces have struck Russian oil facilities and set oil tankers ablaze using drone swarms. The reciprocal attacks signal an escalation in the war, with both sides targeting critical infrastructure. The fighting continues with no ceasefire in sight.

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Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 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)

Spain wildfire kills 12 as hundreds of firefighters battle the blaze

Spain wildfire kills 12 as hundreds of firefighters battle the blazeA devastating wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others reported missing. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze, one of the deadliest in the country's recent history. Survivors recount harrowing escapes and the loss of friends. The wildfire has drawn international attention and prompted discussions about climate-driven fire risks in Europe.

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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 military strikes across the Middle East

US and Iran trade military strikes across the Middle EastThe United States and Iran have intensified direct military exchanges across the Middle East. The US launched strikes on Iranian targets following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel separately struck an Iranian steel facility, raising questions about the legality of such targets. The escalating conflict has put the entire region on edge.

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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)

US-Iran ceasefire collapses, sending oil prices higher

US-Iran ceasefire collapses, sending oil prices higherPresident Trump has declared the ceasefire between the US and Iran 'over', causing oil prices to jump and stock markets to mostly fall. Iran's leadership is divided over how to proceed, with internal disagreements on whether to escalate or seek a negotiated end. The collapse of the ceasefire threatens further instability in an already volatile region. Analysts warn of economic fallout if the conflict widens.

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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)