China: Tropical storm Dolphin causes floodings
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China: Tropical storm Dolphin causes floodings

Typhoon Dolphin is the 13th typhoon recorded in China this year, after sweeping through Japan’s Okinawa and intensifying monsoon rains in the Philippines.  Scientists warn that a warming planet is making extreme weather events, including powerful typhoons, more frequent and intense.

Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to suicide of personal assistant, coroner finds
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Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to suicide of personal assistant, coroner finds

Chloe Moffat, 26, killed herself after disciplinary proceedings which coroner found be to be flawedThe Treasury “materially contributed” to the death of Chloe Moffat, a 26-year-old personal assistant who took her own life after facing disciplinary proceedings, a coroner has found.Anna Crawford also found there was a risk of future deaths within the civil service from flawed handling of disciplinar...

Farage welcomes revived police probe into alleged arson attack at his home after Widdecombe murder – UK politics live

Farage welcomes revived police probe into alleged arson attack at his home after Widdecombe murder – UK politics live

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Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last yearFarage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are there other countries where you might send foreign offenders? And how much would this cost?We have to admit that there might not be too many colour TVs.It’s not going to be a summer camp. It’s not goi...

Who Is EDP445’s girlfriend? Her age and role in ‘The Sick Mind of EDP445’ explained

Who Is EDP445’s girlfriend? Her age and role in ‘The Sick Mind of EDP445’ explained

Times of India •

A new documentary about Bryant “EDP445” has offered viewers a look at his personal life, including his relationship with 42-year-old Marissa. The film introduces Marissa as his girlfriend, with both speaking about what they like about each other. Here’s what the documentary says about Marissa, her age, their relationship, and the comments surrounding their life together.

Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise

Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise

SCMP •

Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise this week to test how the public responds to wartime communications disruptions, a new civil defence measure that has sparked criticism over the government’s preparedness. The exercise, held in central Taiwan on Monday and planned for northern Taiwan on Thursday, will simulate severe mobile network congestion by reducing 4G and...

Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network-throttling exercise

Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network-throttling exercise

SCMP •

Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise this week to test how the public responds to wartime communications disruptions, a new civil defence measure that has sparked criticism over the government’s preparedness. The exercise, held in central Taiwan on Monday and planned for northern Taiwan on Thursday, will simulate severe mobile network congestion by reducing 4G and...

Candidate deadline nears for Ohio Republicans over Max Miller domestic abuse allegations – US politics live

Candidate deadline nears for Ohio Republicans over Max Miller domestic abuse allegations – US politics live

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Monday is last day Miller can resign and give his party time to find a replacement candidateHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Today is the last day that Max Miller, the beleaguered US Republican representative from Ohio, can resign and give his party time to find a replacement candidate.Donald Trump announced on Sunday that ⁠Will ​Scharf, the staff secretary who helped secure approval...

Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’

Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’

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Crossing in larger vessel highlights changing tactics despite increased enforcement on French coastUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesA dinghy carrying a record 230 people has arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in the early hours of Monday.It is the clearest indication yet that people smugglers in northern France are adapting their business model and escalating ...

Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily

Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily

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Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’A 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying about 500 amphorae has been discovered 3 miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo in Sicily.Italy’s cultural heritage police, the Carabinieri, investigated the wreck with the help of divers and underwater cameras after receiving a ti...

Blueface faces backlash after controversial comment sparks heated clash with woman during viral livestream

Blueface faces backlash after controversial comment sparks heated clash with woman during viral livestream

Times of India •

Rapper Blueface ignited controversy during a recent livestream after a heated discussion about colorism with a woman. It all started when he praised her dark complexion, which led to a complex debate on racism within the Black community. As tensions rose, Blueface ultimately decided to ask the woman to exit his vehicle, prompting significant chatter across social media about his comments and their...

As US marks 75 years of defence pact with Philippines, can it stay the course?

As US marks 75 years of defence pact with Philippines, can it stay the course?

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The Philippines and the United States are marking the 75th anniversary of their defence alliance with a renewed pledge to step up joint drills as geopolitical tensions in the region continue to simmer. While the allies are moving towards more frequent planning for maritime security cooperation and deterrence, there are still questions about Washington’s long-term commitment towards the security of...

Malaysia’s RX-Z faithful fight stigma of illegal street racing after deadly biker festival

Malaysia’s RX-Z faithful fight stigma of illegal street racing after deadly biker festival

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A string of deadly motorcycle accidents around Malaysia’s biggest Yamaha RX-Z gathering has intensified calls for the annual event to be scrapped, but enthusiasts say the backlash unfairly conflates a vast owners’ community with illegal street racers. More than 200,000 devotees of the discontinued motorcycle converged on Terengganu, on Malaysia’s east coast, earlier this month for RXZ Members 8.0,...