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WorldRussia says Ukraine drone strikes near Moscow kill five

Russian officials say Ukrainian drones struck industrial and warehouse sites near Moscow and St. Petersburg, killing five people. Separately, a soldier reportedly killed four people in Russian-controlled Crimea. The incidents involve attacks on facilities near two major Russian cities and a deadly episode on the peninsula. The reported strikes and killings have heightened attention to security in the affected areas.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 09:13

Russia says Ukraine drone strikes near Moscow kill five
Russia says Ukraine drone strikes near Moscow kill five

SocietyArson suspected in devastating US wildfire that forced 60,000 to evacuate

Police in Washington state have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of starting a destructive wildfire. The blaze has spread across more than 3,200 hectares of forest near Spokane, the state’s second-largest city. Firefighters have yet to contain it, while tens of thousands of residents have been forced from their homes. The fire has destroyed 700 buildings.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-04 09:12

Arson suspected in devastating US wildfire that forced 60,000 to evacuate
Arson suspected in devastating US wildfire that forced 60,000 to evacuate
  • US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze
    US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze

    US authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the Spokane wildfire. About 65,000 people have been displaced by fires across Washington state, authorities say. The evacuation has affected tens of thousands of residents. Officials are investigating the suspected role of the arrested person while responding to the fires and their consequences.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:32Original

EconomyMinister: Russia’s domestic tourism to remain unchanged year-on-year in 2026

Domestic tourism in Russia is expected to remain at the same level in 2026 as it was the previous year, Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said. He added that domestic travel is projected to reach 140 million trips annually by 2030. The forecast points to stable activity in the sector next year. Longer-term travel volumes are expected to grow toward the end of the decade.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 09:12

Minister: Russia’s domestic tourism to remain unchanged year-on-year in 2026

WorldRussian African Corps officer says situation in Mali remains under control

A Russian African Corps serviceman says the situation in Mali remains under control. According to his account, fighting has continued during the past two days only in the Anefis area. His remarks place the reported combat in that specific locality rather than describing fighting across Mali. The statement presents the broader situation as controlled while acknowledging ongoing clashes in Anefis.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 09:10

Russian African Corps officer says situation in Mali remains under control

WorldHow Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)

Tehran’s Rafi-Nia synagogue was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on April 7. Before the attack, it represented one of the Middle East’s largest Jewish communities outside Israel. A worshipper and an expert who both knew the community well said the prominent synagogue meant much more than a place for religious services. It was also closely tied to the life of a vibrant local Jewish community. The strike reduced the historic building to rubble.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-04 09:09

How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)
How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)

EconomyWildberries building about 260,000 sq m of warehouses in Kazakhstan — Trade Ministry

Wildberries is building warehouses in Kazakhstan with a combined area of about 260,000 square meters, the country’s Trade Ministry said. Trade Minister Arman Shakkaliyev clarified that construction of the company’s warehouses has been under way for several years. The remarks describe an ongoing, multiyear expansion of the company’s warehouse network in Kazakhstan.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 09:08

Wildberries building about 260,000 sq m of warehouses in Kazakhstan — Trade Ministry

WorldUkraine strikes inside Russia as Moscow accused of increasingly brutal attacks

Denmark’s ambassador to the United Nations says Russian strikes have grown increasingly brutal. On August 4, funerals were held for Ukrainians killed in a Russian ballistic-missile attack a week earlier, including three children. Across the border, an apparent drone strike hit a crowded beach area near Gelendzhik in Russia. Local authorities said seven people were killed and blamed Kyiv for the attack.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-04 09:07

Ukraine strikes inside Russia as Moscow accused of increasingly brutal attacks
Ukraine strikes inside Russia as Moscow accused of increasingly brutal attacks

TechChina’s AI models lead the pack as DeepSeek tops ranking

Chinese artificial intelligence models are leading the latest ranking. DeepSeek has taken the top spot, putting it at the head of the group in this assessment.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 09:04

China’s AI models lead the pack as DeepSeek tops ranking
China’s AI models lead the pack as DeepSeek tops ranking

WorldUK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland

A Guardian investigation has found microplastics and other plastic contamination in a waterway near a major recycling hub in Turkey. British companies supply plastic waste to the facility. After heavy rain, the polluted waterway spills into agricultural fields and feeds a larger canal used to irrigate crops. The canal system serves the Çukurova plain near Adana in southern Turkey, one of the country’s largest and most fertile farming basins. The findings frame the pollution as a burden borne by Turkish farmers from Britain’s plastic waste problem.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 09:00

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland

EconomyChina’s services trade rises 8.3% in first half, knowledge-intensive exports top 50%

China’s services trade reached 3.78 trillion yuan, or about $526.4 billion, in the first half of 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. The figure was 8.3% higher than a year earlier. Knowledge-intensive exports accounted for more than half of services exports, highlighting their strong position within China’s services trade during the period.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:53

China’s services trade rises 8.3% in first half, knowledge-intensive exports top 50%

WorldRussian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores

Officials said Tuesday that four people, including three civilians, were killed in a shooting in the Black Sea city of Sevastopol. The suspected shooter was identified as an unidentified Russian soldier. The incident occurred a day after local authorities reported that a Ukrainian drone attack hit the beach of a Russian Black Sea resort. Six civilians, among them three children, were killed in that attack. The two incidents underscore the deadly impact of the war along the Black Sea coast.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-04 08:53

Russian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores
Russian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores

WorldCars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank

Cars caught fire during a reported attack by settlers in the occupied West Bank. The incident is described as an attack, but the available account provides no further details about what happened. No information is given on injuries, deaths or arrests. The report focuses on the burning vehicles and the alleged settler involvement.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:51

Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank
Cars burn in reported settler attack in occupied West Bank

WorldWe demand accountability for the Beirut blast

Six years after the Beirut explosion, Lebanon’s domestic investigation has been completed. Yet no indictment has been issued so far. The unresolved legal step has renewed demands for accountability over the blast. Calls for those responsible to face consequences remain central to the issue.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:51

We demand accountability for the Beirut blast
We demand accountability for the Beirut blast

HealthCOVID-19 cases continue to surge in Taiwan, with nearly 19,000 seeking care in one week

COVID-19 activity continues to rise across Taiwan. The healthcare department said Tuesday that outpatient and emergency visits linked to the virus reached 18,990 during the week ending Aug. 1. That was up sharply from 10,605 visits recorded the previous week. The weekly figures show a substantial increase in people seeking medical attention for COVID-19.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:49

COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Taiwan, with nearly 19,000 seeking care in one week

WorldNewspaper: US secretly exchanges combat experience with Taiwan

A newspaper reports that the United States is secretly exchanging combat experience with Taiwan. Koo Li-hsiung said Taipei’s cooperation with Washington is “far closer than you might imagine.” His comment points to a particularly close level of cooperation between the two sides. The report gives no further details about the exchanges.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:49

Newspaper: US secretly exchanges combat experience with Taiwan

SocietyChina records second-hottest July on record

China experienced its second-warmest July since national records began, according to the China Meteorological Administration. The national average temperature reached 23.5 degrees Celsius. The reading places the month just below the country’s record hottest July. The data highlights the unusually high temperatures recorded across China during the month.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:48

China records second-hottest July on record

CultureChina interview with Nolan goes viral, sparks global cultural debate

A discussion between Chinese podcaster Zhong Shu and British American filmmaker Christopher Nolan about his new movie, The Odyssey, has spread widely across Western social media. The interview has drawn tens of millions of views. Its popularity has prompted a broad debate about media, education and public culture in the United States. The exchange has consequently taken on significance beyond the film itself.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 08:45

China interview with Nolan goes viral, sparks global cultural debate

WorldOver 80% of Ukraine’s power plants destroyed, official says

A Ukrainian official says more than 80% of the country’s power plants have been destroyed. Ukraine began facing electricity supply problems in late 2025. The difficulties emerged during severe cold weather and after major damage was inflicted on energy infrastructure. The destruction has placed the country’s power system under heavy strain.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 08:44

Over 80% of Ukraine’s power plants destroyed, official says

WorldS-400 systems ‘triumphantly’ down 10 Ukrainian MiG-29s in one day in 2023 — journal

A journal reports that Russian S-400 systems shot down 10 Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft in a single day in 2023. Major General Alexander Romanenkov, identified as chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Air Defense Missile Forces, said 24 aircraft were downed over one week at that time. The reported results were achieved using what he described as a new method. The account characterizes the action as having been carried out “triumphantly.”

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:42

S-400 systems ‘triumphantly’ down 10 Ukrainian MiG-29s in one day in 2023 — journal

EconomyForeign tourist arrivals in Russia rise 20% in first half of 2026, minister says

The number of foreign tourists visiting Russia increased by 20% in the first half of 2026, according to Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov. Reshetnikov attributed the growth to decisions taken by the president and the government. His statement presented those decisions as the reason behind the rise in visitor numbers. The reported increase concerns foreign tourism to Russia during the first six months of the year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:39

Foreign tourist arrivals in Russia rise 20% in first half of 2026, minister says

WorldRussia’s Africa Corps takes out Ukrainian drone operators in Mali — military officer

A military officer says Russia’s Africa Corps eliminated Ukrainian drone operators in Mali. The helicopter pilot said the operators’ nationality was established through intercepted radio communications and statements from captured militants. The account presents those sources as the basis for identifying the operators as Ukrainian. It links the reported action to military activity in Mali.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:39

Russia’s Africa Corps takes out Ukrainian drone operators in Mali — military officer

SportsUEFA confirms legal letter sent to FIFA over failed Infantino World Cup sell-off plan

UEFA has confirmed to Al Jazeera that FIFA received a preservation letter after a World Cup sell-off plan led by Gianni Infantino failed. The letter signals that UEFA is preserving its legal position and potential rights in relation to the matter. No response from FIFA is included. The development concerns the handling of the proposed World Cup plan and its aftermath.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 08:37

UEFA confirms legal letter sent to FIFA over failed Infantino World Cup sell-off plan
UEFA confirms legal letter sent to FIFA over failed Infantino World Cup sell-off plan

WorldForeign Ministry: Almost all recent illegal migrants leave Ceuta for Morocco

The Foreign Ministry says that nearly all migrants who recently entered Ceuta illegally have left the territory for Morocco. It stresses that entering Spain illegally through Ceuta or Melilla does not give a person the right to stay in the country. Such entry also does not authorize travel to mainland Spain or free movement across Europe.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:36

Foreign Ministry: Almost all recent illegal migrants leave Ceuta for Morocco

WorldTyphoon Dolphin’s path remains uncertain as forecasters warn of landfall or a turn east of China

Severe Typhoon Dolphin is still following an uncertain track, with forecasters warning that it could make landfall along China’s eastern coast or pass to the east. The China Meteorological Administration said the storm’s movement should become clearer by Thursday. Dolphin is identified as the 13th typhoon of 2026. The warning highlights the range of possible outcomes as officials continue monitoring the system.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:32

Typhoon Dolphin’s path remains uncertain as forecasters warn of landfall or a turn east of China

WorldSenior Russian diplomat outlines conditions for Ukraine talks

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said Moscow had not yet received substantive proposals from Western countries concerning the Ukraine issue. His remarks set out the Russian side’s position on what would be needed for talks. The statement focuses on the lack of concrete Western initiatives rather than announcing an agreement. It presents the issue through the assessment of a senior Russian diplomat.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:31

Senior Russian diplomat outlines conditions for Ukraine talks

TechRussian troops create interceptor drone with maximum speed of over 500 km/h

Russian troops have developed an interceptor drone called Astra-PVO. The system can reach a top speed of more than 500 kilometers per hour. It is designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. The drone can do so either through kinetic impact or by using a warhead.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 08:28

Russian troops create interceptor drone with maximum speed of over 500 km/h

SocietySouth Korea: 16 dead amid record heatwave as President Lee urges action

A record heatwave in South Korea has left 16 people dead. President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to respond promptly as extreme weather conditions increasingly became “normal.” Authorities on Tuesday extended a heatwave warning covering all of Seoul for the first time. The move marked the country’s first such warning extension across the capital.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:28

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heatwave as President Lee urges action
South Korea: 16 dead amid record heatwave as President Lee urges action

EconomyXinjiang Production and Construction Corps expands value-added fruit processing

A cooperative affiliated with the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is sun-drying Hami melons during the peak harvest period. The processing method is intended to lengthen the fruit’s shelf life and limit waste. It represents an effort to add value within the regional fruit industry while handling a seasonal harvest surge.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 08:27

Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps expands value-added fruit processing

EconomyChina’s electronic information manufacturing revenue rises 18.5% in H1

China’s electronic information manufacturing industry maintained strong momentum during the first half of 2026. Revenue increased by 18.5 percent over the period, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The figures point to continued growth in this part of China’s industrial sector.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:11

China’s electronic information manufacturing revenue rises 18.5% in H1

SocietyThree lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo

Three lions have died from heatstroke at a zoo in Tokyo. The zoo said 10 of its 16 lions have been ill. Japan has been facing an extreme heatwave since late July. The deaths highlight the effects of the intense heat on the animals.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 08:11

Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo
Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo
  • Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters
    Three lions die of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan swelters

    Three lions at a zoo in Tokyo have died from suspected heatstroke as Japan endures intense heat and humidity. A zoo spokesperson said other animals are receiving treatment. Most of the facility’s 16 lions have struggled with the unusually humid conditions this summer. Japan recorded its hottest summer on record last year, while temperatures in some areas have reached 40C in recent weeks, meeting the threshold for the newly introduced “cruelly hot day” designation.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:46Original

WorldChinese Embassy in South Korea rejects claims Chinese tourists drive casino growth

The Chinese Embassy in South Korea has rejected recent media reports portraying Chinese tourists as the casino industry’s core growth engine in the country. The embassy called on Seoul to strengthen oversight of the casino sector. It also urged authorities to curb gambling-related solicitation aimed at Chinese visitors.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 08:09

Chinese Embassy in South Korea rejects claims Chinese tourists drive casino growth

WorldEx-commander Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine will ‘never’ join NATO

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi said Ukraine will “never” join NATO. He argued that, at the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ current level of development, they cannot join an organization guided by doctrines from World War II. Zaluzhnyi presented this as the reason for his assessment of Ukraine’s NATO prospects. His remarks frame membership as impossible under the alliance’s current doctrinal basis.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:05

Ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine will ‘never’ join NATO
Ex-commander Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine will ‘never’ join NATO

EconomyRussian stock indices decline as Moscow Exchange opens

Russian stock indexes moved lower after trading opened on the Moscow Exchange. By 10:15 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index had dropped 0.54%. The RTS Index was down 0.53% at the same time. Both measures showed modest declines in early trading.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:59

Russian stock indices decline as Moscow Exchange opens

WorldKilled and injured in Moscow Region, 320 UAVs downed: aftermath of drone attacks on Russia

People were killed and injured in the Moscow Region after drone attacks struck Russia. On-duty air-defense forces reportedly intercepted Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over 19 Russian regions. The account describes the aftermath through the reported casualties and the scale of the interceptions. A total of 320 unmanned aerial vehicles were said to have been downed as Russian defenses responded to the attacks.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:53

Killed and injured in Moscow Region, 320 UAVs downed: aftermath of drone attacks on Russia
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A video circulating on social media shows a Russian drone hunting an unarmed civilian trading at a local market in Kherson's Central district around 6:45 a.m.

Video: National Police / Telegram.
A video circulating on social media shows a Russian drone hunting an unarmed civilian trading at a local market in Kherson's Central district around 6:45 a.m.

Video: National Police / Telegram.
The Kyiv Independent

WorldHungary came ‘within millimetres’ of shutting nuclear plant amid drought crisis

Hungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, said the country nearly had to shut down its nuclear power plant overnight. Extreme heat and falling water levels in the Danube have created challenges across south-eastern Europe. At about 1:30 a.m., the Paks Power Plant was reportedly just millimetres from a complete shutdown. The river then stopped falling and rose by 1.5 centimetres by morning. Magyar said the plant’s final turbine is operating safely.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:51

Hungary came ‘within millimetres’ of shutting nuclear plant amid drought crisis
Hungary came ‘within millimetres’ of shutting nuclear plant amid drought crisis

ScienceAstronomers say stargazers can watch the Perseid meteor shower Tuesday night

Astronomers say stargazers will be able to watch the Perseid meteor shower on Tuesday night. Meteor activity is expected to increase through August 10. The shower should reach its highest level during the night of August 12-13, giving observers the best opportunity to see it.

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TTASSOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:47

Astronomers say stargazers can watch the Perseid meteor shower Tuesday night

EconomyRoad-air transport corridor in Yunnan opens for Myanmar-bound exports

A new combined road-and-air transport corridor linking Ruili and Mangshi in Yunnan Province has officially begun operations. It is being used to send cross-border e-commerce goods to Mandalay in Myanmar. The route creates a new transport connection for exports between the two locations and the Myanmar market. Its opening was marked by the shipment of such goods.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:45

Road-air transport corridor in Yunnan opens for Myanmar-bound exports

PoliticsMichigan Democrats choose Senate nominee amid record pro-Israel spending

Democrats in Michigan are voting Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary. The contest pits a left-wing populist against an establishment-backed congresswoman. She has received the largest financial contributions ever recorded in a Democratic congressional primary. Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC has spent about $30 million on the race, adding an unusually large financial dimension to the nomination battle.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:36

Michigan Democrats choose Senate nominee amid record pro-Israel spending
Michigan Democrats choose Senate nominee amid record pro-Israel spending

WorldRussian aerial bombs kill two children and a woman in Ukraine’s Sumy

Russian forces used guided aerial bombs to strike civilian infrastructure in Sumy overnight on August 4, according to Oleh Hryhorov, head of the regional military administration. The attack killed two children and a woman. A separate Russian strike in Mykolaiv killed another woman, according to the headline. The report frames both incidents as attacks on Ukrainian cities during the ongoing war.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:36

Russian aerial bombs kill two children and a woman in Ukraine’s Sumy
Russian aerial bombs kill two children and a woman in Ukraine’s Sumy

WorldChinese destinations surge in popularity among South Korean travelers

Chinese destinations are becoming increasingly popular with travelers from South Korea. Official figures show that 1.714 million South Korean visitors entered China between January and June this year. That represents a 16% increase from the same period last year, pointing to stronger travel flows between the two countries.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:32

Chinese destinations surge in popularity among South Korean travelers

ScienceFields Medalist Wang Hong’s childhood home becomes an unexpected tourist attraction

The childhood home of Chinese mathematician Wang Hong has unexpectedly become a tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. Hundreds of visitors reportedly arrive each day since Wang became one of the first Chinese nationals to receive the Fields Medal. The prize is often described as the Nobel Prize of mathematics.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:29

Fields Medalist Wang Hong’s childhood home becomes an unexpected tourist attraction

WorldUkrainian drone attack kills five in Moscow region; Wildberries warehouse burns in Leningrad Region

Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow region overnight on August 4, according to Governor Andrey Vorobyov. The attack killed five people and left six others injured. A Wildberries warehouse also caught fire in Russia’s Leningrad Region. The incidents were reported in the same headline, linking the casualties in Moscow region with the warehouse blaze farther northwest.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 07:22

Ukrainian drone attack kills five in Moscow region; Wildberries warehouse burns in Leningrad Region
Ukrainian drone attack kills five in Moscow region; Wildberries warehouse burns in Leningrad Region
  • Five killed after drone attack sets warehouse ablaze in Moscow region
    Five killed after drone attack sets warehouse ablaze in Moscow region

    Five people were killed and six others injured after Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Moscow region, Governor Andrei Vorobyov said. A warehouse caught fire following the attack. Vorobyov reported the casualties in a Telegram post published on Tuesday. The incident combines a drone strike with a subsequent warehouse blaze in the region.

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    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-08-04 04:10Original

WorldFive dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes

Five people have died in Moscow as Ukraine carries on with strikes against warehouses in Russia. Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit. At least one person was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine. The reported attacks show continued cross-border violence affecting sites and civilians on both sides. Fighting remains focused on strikes against infrastructure and facilities beyond the immediate front line.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 07:20

Five dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Five dead in Moscow as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes

SportsUFC’s Allan Nascimento dies at 34 after suspected heart attack

Brazilian UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34. The UFC said he passed away in his sleep. The organisation said a suspected heart attack was believed to be the cause. The death was described as an apparent heart attack in reports about the fighter.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:19

UFC’s Allan Nascimento dies at 34 after suspected heart attack
UFC’s Allan Nascimento dies at 34 after suspected heart attack

SocietyGermany news: Hedgehog triggers police alert

Police were dispatched after a supermarket burglar alarm was activated. The unexpected cause was a hedgehog rather than a burglar. The item also reports poor quarterly results from Lufthansa, Germany’s flag carrier. DW provides further coverage of both developments.

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DDWOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:17

Germany news: Hedgehog triggers police alert
Germany news: Hedgehog triggers police alert

SocietyCharity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300-mile ride across Australia

Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery has died unexpectedly at the age of 82, just one day after completing a 3,300-mile journey across Australia. He had described the challenge as “One Last Ride.” His death came immediately after he finished the ride, turning the personal fundraising effort into his final cycling journey.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:13

Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300-mile ride across Australia
Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300-mile ride across Australia

SportsFuzhou hosts Cross-Strait Youth Baseball Exchange Camp

The eighth Haiqing Cup Cross-Strait Youth Baseball Exchange Camp opened Monday in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Youth community baseball teams from Taiwan joined the camp. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for exchanges through baseball. It brings the participating teams together in Fuzhou for the cross-Strait activity.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:09

Fuzhou hosts Cross-Strait Youth Baseball Exchange Camp

PoliticsTrump seeks ‘fair treatment’ in Australia’s tech levy dispute as US trade group warns

The National Foreign Trade Council has criticized the Albanese government’s decision to broaden Australia’s News Bargaining Incentive. The expansion would bring Microsoft’s LinkedIn into a scheme requiring more major technology platforms to contribute to Australian journalism. The US trade body said it was disappointed and issued a veiled warning about how Donald Trump might react to what it called a deteriorating trend. Australian experts, however, argue that the government’s action does not go far enough.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:06

Trump seeks ‘fair treatment’ in Australia’s tech levy dispute as US trade group warns
Trump seeks ‘fair treatment’ in Australia’s tech levy dispute as US trade group warns

PoliticsIndia: Dhaka presses Delhi on stance ahead of Hasina speech

Bangladesh has cautioned India that allowing the former leader to pursue political activity from its territory could damage the improving relationship between the two countries. The warning comes ahead of Hasina’s planned speech. At the same time, Assam is continuing to deal with extensive destruction caused by flooding. DW reports on both developments, linking the diplomatic pressure with the ongoing humanitarian impact of the floods in the Indian state.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:05

India: Dhaka presses Delhi on stance ahead of Hasina speech
India: Dhaka presses Delhi on stance ahead of Hasina speech

SportsGreater Bay Area youth taekwondo tournament concludes, targeting stronger cultural and sports ties

The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Taekwondo Series in Guangzhou has concluded. The Guangzhou event was held at the Liwan District Gymnasium in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. It ended on Sunday. Organizers are looking toward deeper cultural and sports connections through the regional youth competition.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:03

Greater Bay Area youth taekwondo tournament concludes, targeting stronger cultural and sports ties

WorldGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,451,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russia has suffered total troop losses of 1,451,750 in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. The reported figure includes 1,240 Russian casualties recorded over the past day.

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,451,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,451,750 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

WorldUkrainian troops hunting Russian civilian buses, attacking over 30 this summer — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry official Rodion Miroshnik says Ukrainian troops have been pursuing Russian civilian buses this summer. He claims that more than 30 buses have come under attack. Miroshnik described the strikes as part of what he called Ukraine’s deliberate strategy to destroy civilian logistics. The statement presents the attacks as an organized element of that strategy.

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Ukrainian troops hunting Russian civilian buses, attacking over 30 this summer — MFA

WorldDaphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told

A jury has been told that journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption involving businessman Yorgen Fenech and members of Malta’s government when she was killed. Her son said she had been examining a leak from Electrogas, a company partly owned by Fenech. Fenech, heir to one of Malta’s largest fortunes, is on trial for murder. He is accused of commissioning and paying for her death in a car bombing in October 2017.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 07:00

Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told

WorldPantsir missile and gun system effectively destroys long-range strike drones — publication

Major General Alexander Romanenkov says combat experience has convincingly demonstrated the effectiveness of Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun systems. The systems have been shown to effectively destroy long-range strike drones. His assessment emphasizes their performance in combat conditions. The claim was reported by a publication.

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Pantsir missile and gun system effectively destroys long-range strike drones — publication

WorldHormuz transit remains low during US-Iran talks

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a low level while the United States and Iran hold talks. Analysts said that only three tankers and three bulk carriers passed through the strait in the past 24 hours. The limited traffic indicates that shipping activity there has not returned to normal.

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Hormuz transit remains low during US-Iran talks
  • Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz
    MAJORMiddle East live: Cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz

    Britain’s maritime security agency, UKMTO, said a cargo vessel was struck early Tuesday by an “unknown projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz, off Oman. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were continuing. Tehran has denied that negotiations are taking place. Trump warned that the Islamic Republic was facing what he described as its “last chance before decapitation.”

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-04 03:14Original
  • Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces ‘last chance’
    MAJORTrump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces ‘last chance’

    US President Donald Trump said newly planned negotiations with Tehran are continuing. He warned that the talks represent Iran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement and avoid an escalation of US strikes. Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump said discussions could begin within the next day or two. He said the aims include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating a path for Iran to address US concerns over its nuclear programme.

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-04 01:18Original
  • Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
    MAJORIran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’

    The US president says negotiations with Iran are currently under way. Donald Trump warns that the talks represent Tehran’s “last chance” to reach a deal. Tehran denies that discussions with Washington are taking place. The competing statements come as the Iran war continues.

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  • Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'
    MAJORTrump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

    The US president says negotiations with Iran are continuing, despite Tehran’s denial that talks are underway. He described an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme as the country’s final opportunity. Trump warned that failure to reach a deal would leave Iran facing what he called “decapitation.”

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    FFrance 24★★★★★2026-08-03 22:57Original
  • Exclusive: ‘Shadow tanker fleet’ resumes oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz as risks rise after truce collapse
    Exclusive: ‘Shadow tanker fleet’ resumes oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz as risks rise after truce collapse

    The collapse of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has again increased the danger faced by merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the heightened risk, a “shadow tanker fleet” carrying crude from the Persian Gulf coast back and forth to the Gulf of Oman has already resumed operations. Crew members are reportedly being offered several times their usual pay to take on the perilous work.

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  • Trump says he won’t let Iran charge a toll for passage through Hormuz

    President Donald Trump said he would not allow Iran to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the United States would charge the toll instead. The remarks address who should collect fees from vessels using the strategic waterway. The statement was framed as a refusal to let Iran impose such a charge.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:43Original
  • Trump says US and Iran discuss resuming Strait of Hormuz shipping by August 4

    Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are discussing a resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by August 4. The US president also referred to the possibility of the waterway being completely opened. His remarks frame the discussions around restoring maritime traffic through the strait. No further terms of the proposed arrangement are given.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:02Original
  • Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
    MAJORTrump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime

    Donald Trump is struggling to find firm negotiating ground with Tehran and has complained about Iran’s “unbelievable duplicity.” The article portrays the US president as someone inclined to claim victory rather than concede defeat, while Iran has displayed a similarly stubborn approach. As Trump says new negotiations with Tehran will begin this week, Iran has also shown it can reignite the conflict by firing ballistic missiles at US bases in the region. Its continued grip on the Strait of Hormuz is allowing Tehran to seize the initiative in a stalled peace process. With a global energy crisis and difficult midterm elections approaching, time is pressing for Trump.

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    TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-08-03 18:27Original
  • Trump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies talks with US
    MAJORTrump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies talks with US

    Donald Trump has attacked Iran as “duplicitous” after Tehran denied that it is negotiating with the United States. He is demanding “Total Surrender” from Iran. The remarks come as a naval blockade in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz escalates, highlighting the mounting tension between Washington and Tehran and the growing uncertainty around the waterway.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-03 17:38Original
  • Trump claims US fully controls Strait of Hormuz

    US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz. He said nothing can pass through the strait to Iran unless the United States chooses to allow it.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:39Original
  • Trump says US and Iran are in talks despite Tehran denial

    US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are holding talks. Tehran has denied that such discussions are taking place. Trump nevertheless said the two sides are talking about finding a solution to what he described as a problem caused by Tehran.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:19Original
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug.4, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug.4, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

WorldDiplomat: Crimea’s power grid faces unprecedented load this week due to Ukrainian attacks

Crimea’s electricity grid is facing an unprecedented load this week, diplomat Rodion Miroshnik says. He states that the enemy deliberately targeted distribution substations supplying several regions at the same time. The reported attacks struck facilities central to the power network. Miroshnik attributes the heightened strain on Crimea’s grid to Ukrainian attacks.

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Diplomat: Crimea’s power grid faces unprecedented load this week due to Ukrainian attacks

SportsHaugset takes Women’s Tour de France yellow jersey after long solo breakaway

Norwegian rider Sigrid Haugset won the third stage of the Women’s Tour de France. She claimed the stage alone after spending 87 kilometres in a solo breakaway. The victory also secured her the race’s yellow jersey, marking her overall lead after the stage.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 06:11

Haugset takes Women’s Tour de France yellow jersey after long solo breakaway
Haugset takes Women’s Tour de France yellow jersey after long solo breakaway

SocietyCompany: Fire breaks out at Wildberries logistics facility in Leningrad Region

A fire broke out at a Wildberries logistics facility in Leningrad Region, the company said. The facility was evacuated as a precaution. No casualties were reported. The statement provided no further details about the incident.

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Company: Fire breaks out at Wildberries logistics facility in Leningrad Region

EconomyChina’s gross ocean product reaches 5.5 trillion yuan in first half, up 5.1%

China’s marine economy maintained steady growth during the first half of 2026. The Ministry of Natural Resources said on Monday that gross ocean product reached 5.5 trillion yuan in the period. The figure represented a 5.1% increase, indicating continued expansion in the country’s ocean-related economic activity.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 06:01

China’s gross ocean product reaches 5.5 trillion yuan in first half, up 5.1%
MAJOR

WorldPalestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal

Israeli attacks on Gaza intensified in the days after a US-brokered agreement described as a “breakthrough.” The strikes reportedly killed dozens of people. The escalation followed a deal linked to Hamas disarmament, undermining expectations that the arrangement would ease violence. The report presents the agreement as failing to halt Israel’s attacks in Gaza.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-04 06:00

Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
MAJOR

ScienceChina’s nuclear power capacity reaches 135 million kilowatts

China’s mainland nuclear power fleet has reached a combined installed capacity of 135 million kilowatts. The National Energy Administration said on Monday that 120 nuclear reactors are operating across the mainland. By overall fleet size, China continues to have the world’s largest nuclear power capacity. The figures describe both the number of reactors and their total installed output.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 05:53

China’s nuclear power capacity reaches 135 million kilowatts

WorldUkrainian drone strikes on Russia kill at least six, spark fire at Wildberries warehouses

At least six people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, according to local officials speaking on Telegram on Tuesday. Warehouses owned by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries were hit for a second consecutive night. The strikes also triggered a fire at the facilities. The reported attacks unfolded across several Russian areas, with officials providing the casualty figures.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-04 05:51

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill at least six, spark fire at Wildberries warehouses
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill at least six, spark fire at Wildberries warehouses

Society‘Nine Lives’, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is killed

A notorious feral cat known as “Nine Lives” has been caught and killed in New Zealand after avoiding trappers for three years. The large grey tabby was blamed for killing dozens of pāteke, or brown teal, on the Purerua peninsula near the top of the North Island. The losses were estimated at about 1% of the country’s rarest mainland duck population. The cat was also linked to the deaths of kiwi chicks, native geckos and other wildlife.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:45

‘Nine Lives’, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is killed
‘Nine Lives’, the feral cat that terrorised New Zealand’s rare ducks, is killed

Politics‘Scott and Damien are afraid’: senior Liberal questioned at ICAC over former staffer’s message

NSW shadow attorney general Damien Tudehope has appeared before a corruption inquiry. The hearing heard that Jean-Claude Perrottet, the younger brother of former premier Dominic Perrottet, was talented at recruiting and renewing Liberal party members. Tudehope was also questioned about a 2018 message in which his former staffer wrote that “Scott and Damien are afraid”. The evidence was given during the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 05:45

‘Scott and Damien are afraid’: senior Liberal questioned at ICAC over former staffer’s message
‘Scott and Damien are afraid’: senior Liberal questioned at ICAC over former staffer’s message

CultureChina-Malaysia cultural event held in Kuala Lumpur

The 2026 “Blooming Flowers Along the Way” China-Malaysia International Culture and Art Performance and Exhibition has concluded in Kuala Lumpur. The event ended on Sunday, highlighting cultural and artistic exchange between China and Malaysia. It combined performances and an exhibition under the event’s 2026 theme.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:40

China-Malaysia cultural event held in Kuala Lumpur

SocietyCharity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies a day after 5,200km Australia ride

Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old charity cyclist, has died in Sydney after a single-vehicle crash. His death came just one day after he completed a 5,200km fundraising ride across Australia. Montgomery had cycled from Broome to Bowral alongside his teenage grandson, Tom. The journey raised money for motor neurone disease, and his family announced the unexpected death on social media.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:32

Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies a day after 5,200km Australia ride
Charity cyclist Bob Montgomery, 82, dies a day after 5,200km Australia ride

EconomyInnovative Chinese retail models reshape global market

Retail approaches developed and scaled in China are changing consumer behavior worldwide, a report released Monday says. Live commerce, social commerce and instant retail are influencing how people discover and purchase products. These models are also altering the ways consumers interact with brands and engage with them. Their growing international reach is reshaping the global retail landscape.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:28

Innovative Chinese retail models reshape global market

WorldSeventeen UAVs downed over Leningrad Region, one injured

Seventeen unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down over Russia’s Leningrad Region. Damage was reported in the warehouse area of Krasny Bor. One person was injured in the incident.

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Seventeen UAVs downed over Leningrad Region, one injured

WorldEU needs internal political changes to stop supporting Kyiv — envoy

Rodion Miroshnik says the European Union needs internal political changes before it can stop supporting Kyiv. He rejects the claim that Europe has no political forces focused on national interests. His remarks link continued European backing for Ukraine to the EU’s internal political direction. The envoy presents national-interest politics as already existing within Europe.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 05:21

EU needs internal political changes to stop supporting Kyiv — envoy

EconomyNew China-Thailand transport route boosts regional connectivity

An international road transport route connecting the China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Area with Thailand has officially opened. The route runs through the Greater Mekong Subregion. Qingdao Customs in Shandong announced the opening. The new link is intended to strengthen transport connections between China and Thailand and support wider regional connectivity.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:16

New China-Thailand transport route boosts regional connectivity

CultureBeijing-style folk art captivates audiences in Taiwan

The renowned China Coal Mine Art Troupe has completed a successful performance tour across Taiwan. It returned to the Chinese mainland on Monday after its shows generated widespread enthusiasm among local audiences. The tour highlighted the appeal of traditional folk arts associated with Beijing-style performance. Its conclusion was presented as a successful cultural engagement with audiences in Taiwan.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 05:15

Beijing-style folk art captivates audiences in Taiwan

HealthPublic urged to avoid Sydney hospitals unless life may be in danger after record emergency day

Winter flu is placing heavy pressure on New South Wales’ health system. People in Sydney have been advised not to attend emergency departments unless their lives may be at risk, after a record winter day for presentations. Health minister Ryan Park said just under 10,000 people went to Sydney emergency departments on Monday. That was about 1,000 above the average and the largest winter total ever recorded. Medical staff are preparing for what they call the worst three weeks of the year.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 05:08

Public urged to avoid Sydney hospitals unless life may be in danger after record emergency day
Public urged to avoid Sydney hospitals unless life may be in danger after record emergency day

WorldWhy are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained

Wildfires in Spokane have spread with striking speed, prompting questions about the severity of the situation. The report examines what caused the fires, why they expanded so quickly and why Washington is confronting a major fire crisis. Its focus is the combination of the fires’ rapid spread and the broader emergency facing the state.

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Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained
Why are the Washington wildfires so severe? Spokane fires explained

SocietyGerman politicians call for protection of cancer survivors from future discrimination

Campaigners say people who have had cancer can face discrimination when seeking bank loans, adopting children or obtaining insurance. German politicians who have survived the disease are leading proposals to protect people who have been in remission for a long time. Known as the “right to be forgotten”, the policy is a central demand of a community estimated at 5.5 million former cancer patients in Germany who have been declared healthy by their doctors.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 05:00

German politicians call for protection of cancer survivors from future discrimination
German politicians call for protection of cancer survivors from future discrimination

EconomyChinese game publishers increase investment in promoting projects on RuStore

Chinese game publishers are putting more money into promoting their projects on RuStore. The platform’s business development director, Ilya Ulyanov, says China represented about 80% of the total foreign advertising budget during the first six months of the year. The figure points to China’s prominent share of overseas advertising spending on the platform.

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Chinese game publishers increase investment in promoting projects on RuStore

PoliticsWhat Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts reveal about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria

One week after Ben Carroll became Victoria’s premier, the priorities of his government are beginning to emerge. With an election four months away, Carroll’s new cabinet represents much more than minor adjustments to existing arrangements. He has reduced some positions and substantially reorganised ministerial portfolios. The changes are intended to distinguish his government from those of former premiers Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews, while offering Victorians an early indication of its priorities.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 04:43

What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts reveal about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria
What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts reveal about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria

WorldDrone attack on Moscow Region kills five, injures six

A drone attack in Moscow Region has killed five people and injured six others. Governor Andrey Vorobyov said everyone affected is receiving the medical care needed. The statement describes the casualties and confirms that treatment is under way for those impacted by the attack.

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Drone attack on Moscow Region kills five, injures six