Typhoon Noul, the strongest to hit China in 2023, made landfall in southern China, prompting evacuations of over 715,000 in Guangdong, cancelling hundreds of flights, and causing widespread damage with strong winds and torrential rains.
This weekend features key sports events including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Tour de France finale in Paris, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, and the Hungarian Grand Prix. Highlights include Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Cameron McEvoy seeking gold, Tadej Pogacar aiming for a record-equalling Tour de France title, and Lewis Hamilton challenging Kimi Antonelli in Formula One.
Andy Burnham is urged by Liberal Democrats to lobby EU leaders directly for the suspension of the new Entry-Exit System (EES) until at least September, as 2.2 million British holidaymakers begin their summer travels, facing potential delays and disruptions at EU borders.
Donald Trump accused Canada of "poisoning" US air with wildfire smoke, threatening sanctions and tariffs, prompting incredulity from scientists. Experts assert the fires are a symptom of the climate crisis, exacerbated by policies Trump supported, not a lack of Canadian management.
Il meteorologo Lorenzo Tedici de iLMeteo.it prevede temporali sparsi e un crollo termico al Centro-Nord per il weekend del 24-26 luglio, con massime in calo fino a 27°C a Milano. Tuttavia, da mercoledì prossimo, l'Italia sarà colpita dalla quarta ondata di calore africano, con temperature fino a 38-39°C.
British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a $100M+ showdown in November. This weekend, they will each fight "tune-up" bouts against lesser opponents in Thailand and Saudi Arabia, respectively, aiming to shake off rust and prepare for their highly anticipated clash.
Yellow heat health alerts are in effect across central and southern England, with temperatures forecast to hit 30C. The UKHSA warns of minor health impacts and increased risk for vulnerable people. This comes as parts of the UK prepare for rain, though amounts are expected to be small, especially in the south, where a drought has been declared in parts of Wales and hosepipe bans are in force.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Conservation groups' ads targeting Labor politicians were pulled from Adelaide Airport for being "too political" ahead of the ALP conference, while gas and mining ads initially remained, prompting accusations of corporate interests overriding community concerns.
Yellow heat health alerts are in effect across central and southern England, with temperatures expected to reach 30C. The UKHSA warns of minor health impacts and increased risk for vulnerable people. This comes as parts of the UK anticipate much-needed rain, while drought has been declared in north and mid-Wales, and hosepipe bans are widespread.
Swedish owners of the Viking longship replica Glad av Gillberga, featured in the Hollywood film "The Odyssey," claim Universal failed to pay a $6,000 bill for repairs after the vessel was allegedly returned damaged, despite a prior agreement.
Parts of the UK, particularly England and Wales, have experienced a prolonged dry spell since mid-June, leading to drought conditions and hosepipe bans. A shift in weather patterns, involving "retrogression" of high pressure, is expected to bring welcome rain across the UK this weekend, with western areas seeing more significant rainfall.
Uber Intercity data reveals a significant rise in road trips across India, fueled by an expanding highway network and increased long weekends. Tier-2 city routes show the fastest growth, with travelers increasingly opting for road travel to leisure and heritage destinations.
A tropical depression near the Philippines is forecast to intensify into a typhoon and approach Hong Kong this weekend, with a possible landfall in eastern Guangdong, China, less than 400km from the city.
A prolonged dry spell has led to hosepipe bans in southern UK, with England and Wales experiencing minimal rain since mid-June. Northern Ireland and western Scotland were wetter in June but drier in July. A rare westward-moving high-pressure system is set to bring welcome rain across the UK this weekend, though some areas may receive less.
Elon Musk and other right-wing figures criticized Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* for its diverse casting, claiming it was "woke" and would fail. Despite this online campaign, the film became a major summer box office success, challenging the "go woke, go broke" narrative and demonstrating audience preference for quality over culture war issues.
Canadian wildfires caused severe air quality issues in over 20 US states, prompting former President Trump to demand Canada pay damages. Canadian PM Carney linked the fires to climate change, while some US politicians proposed sanctions against Canada.
Rumors of Anthropic acquiring robotics startup Physical Intelligence, co-founded by Lachy Groom, were partially true, with talks held this spring. This highlights the intense AI acquisition race and the strategic importance of robotics for superintelligent systems, especially given OpenAI's prior investment in Physical Intelligence.
Hong Kong's July rainfall has already surpassed typical levels by 23%, with a meteorologist warning of more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory expects further rainstorms this weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches, following weeks of heavy rain and numerous warnings.
Five adults, including two Honduran couples, drowned in Ohio's Scioto River after one struggled and others attempted a rescue. Their two children survived, and Honduran authorities are working with U.S. officials to repatriate the bodies and arrange for the children's return to relatives.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has opened to massive global box office success, earning $264m, and widespread critical praise. The film, lauded for its technical wizardry and unique vision of Homer's epic, also sparked controversy over filming locations in Western Sahara and discussions on its Oscar potential.
Japan's defence ministry reported a Chinese People's Liberation Army vessel conducted a live-fire drill within Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone near Okinotori Island, alongside a Russian navy ship. China's foreign ministry firmly refuted these claims as "groundless."
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
A small dog, missing since the Fourth of July weekend, was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near the Dumbarton Bridge by the Menlo Park fire protection district and East Palo Alto police. The dog was later reunited with its family through the SPCA.
