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Typhoon Bavi forces evacuations of over 1 million in eastern China after battering Japan and Taiwan. South Africa's World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies suddenly at 25. US-Iran tensions escalate sharply, with Washington demanding Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz safety and both sides trading military strikes across the Middle East. A devastating wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12, with 23 missing.

Typhoon Bavi hits East China, millions evacuated

Typhoon Bavi hits East China, millions evacuatedTyphoon Bavi is approaching the coast of East China, forcing evacuations of over 1 million people in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and surrounding areas. Chinese authorities have warned bloggers against using AI for unauthorized storm forecasting. The typhoon has already caused damage in southern Japan and brushed past Taiwan. Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of China's flood defense investments amid this powerful storm.

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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)

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The young star's sudden death has sent shockwaves through the football world. Tributes have poured in from teammates, fans, and football organizations worldwide. The cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed.

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Breaking NewsSouth Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 (CNN)
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25 (BBC)
South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25, just weeks after playing in World Cup (CBC)

US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz safety

US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz safetyThe United States is demanding that Iran publicly commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and cease all attacks on commercial shipping. The US has reportedly launched strikes on Iranian targets in response to alleged attacks on vessels in the strategic waterway. This escalation has raised global concerns about oil supply disruptions. Tehran has so far not issued the public assurance demanded by Washington.

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US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won’t attack ships anymore (AP News)
Hormuz shipping in focus as Iran-US rhetoric heats up (Al Jazeera)
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz (BBC)
U.S. seeks public pledge from Iran to free up Strait of Hormuz (CBC)
U.S. says it launched strikes on Iran for 'attacking commercial shipping' in Strait of Hormuz (CBC)

US and Iran trade threats and strikes across Middle East

US and Iran trade threats and strikes across Middle EastDonald Trump and Iran's supreme leader have exchanged escalating threats as mediators scramble to salvage a crumbling diplomatic deal. Both the US and Iran have conducted military strikes across the Middle East, raising fears of a wider regional war. The intensifying conflict has drawn in multiple nations and threatens to destabilize the broader region. China has called for restraint from both sides.

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Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal (AP News)
Region on shaky ground as US, Iran trade attacks (China Daily)
Attacks by the U.S. and Iran intensify across the Middle East (CBC)

Deadly wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12

Deadly wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12A massive wildfire raging through southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others reported missing. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record. Survivors have recounted harrowing escapes, with some losing friends and family. The fire continues to spread, and authorities warn the death toll may rise.

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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)