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Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia
By Derek Cai, Orchi Othondrila and Bimala Chaudhary in Singapore, Bangladesh and Nepal Rain or shine, Mohammad Shukkur Ali, a rickshaw puller in his 50s, shows up for work on the streets of the Bangladesh capital Dhaka. The work is already punishing as it requires massive physical effort. But this year, the heat has made…
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Want to cope with heatwaves? Look to Japan’s creative cooling solutions
As extreme heat hammers the globe, one traveller discovers a wealth of cooling solutions, from high-tech underwear to ancient philosophies, on a journey round Japan. When our iPhones alerted us that the temperature had crept past 37C, we paused. Every sun-drenched step outside felt like we were wagyu steaks sizzling on the grill. Was honeymooning…
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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
Telegram By Oliver Slow BBC News At least five people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, officials say. Four civilians and an official were killed, and 31 people were injured, interior minister Ihor Klymenko said. President Volodymyr Zelensky said there were “victims” in…
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William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87
Getty Images William Friedkin, director of the classic horror film The Exorcist, died on Monday at the age of 87, US media report. His wife told The Hollywood Reporter he had died in Los Angeles, the outlet reported. His other famous films included crime thriller The French Connection, which won five Academy Awards including best…
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Brands urged to promote female football boots
Getty Images By Emaan Warraich BBC News Major brands including Adidas, Nike and Puma have been quizzed by MPs about the lack of football boots specifically designed for women and girls. There are concerns higher rates of knee injuries among female players are linked to boots designed for men. ACL anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries…
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Ukraine arrests woman over alleged plot to kill Zelensky
Reuters By Ece Goksedef BBC News Ukraine’s security service says a woman has been arrested over a Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky. The service said she had tried to find out the itinerary ahead of his visit to flood-hit Mykolaiv in June. Ukraine regularly accuses local residents who support Russia of passing information…
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Even Zoom is cutting remote work policies
Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York Zoom, the video communications company whose name became synonymous with remote work during the pandemic, has ordered staff back to the office. The firm said it believed a “structured hybrid approach” was most effective and people living within 50 miles (80km) of an office should work…
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Tou Thao: Ex-officer in George Floyd case gets 57 months for role in killing
Reuters By Bernd Debusmann Jr BBC News, Washington A former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to 57 months (almost five years) in prison for his role in the death of George Floyd. The officer, Tou Thao, was found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter by a Minnesota judge in May. Mr Thao testified that…
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German man arrested in France after wife allegedly held captive for 12 years
Getty Images By Oliver Slow BBC News A German man has been arrested after his wife was discovered after 12 years of captivity at their home in France. The woman, also German, was semi-naked with her head shaved when they found her in a bedroom in the apartment, a French police source told AFP. Police…
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Italian man crushed to death under falling cheese wheels
Getty Images An Italian man has been crushed to death under thousands of wheels of a Parmesan-style cheese, authorities said. Giacomo Chiapparini, 74, was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the Lombardy region on Sunday, firefighter Antonion Dusi told AFP. The collapse created a domino effect bringing down thousands of wheels, which…