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Chinese leader urges Thailand and Cambodia to settle long-running border dispute

SHANGHAI - Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute after meeting both countries' leaders on the same day.

Bangkok Post

Typhoon slams into eastern China after forcing nearly two million people to flee

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds.

France 24

Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee

BEIJING - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities evacuated nearly two million people, state media said.

Bangkok Post

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More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact China in just over a…

France 24

China successfully lands ‘SpaceX-style’ reusable rocket for first time

Recovered rocket booster expected to be reused in another launch by end of this year

The Independent UK

A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks

Authorities are investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that killed 28 people, raising renewed concern over worker safety

The Independent UK

China factory fire kills at least 28 people

BEIJING - A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, with more than 500 fire and rescue personnel racing against time to extinguish the blaze.

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At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.

Euronews

China factory fire kills at least 28 people: state media

A devastating fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang city killed at least twenty-eight people. Firefighters raced to extinguish the blaze which engulfed the multi-story building. President Xi Jinping called for intensified search and rescue efforts after the incident. The Ministry of Emergency Management dispatched many personnel and vehicles to…

The Economic Times

China's President Xi Jinping mourns 'heavy losses' in shoe factory blaze

A deadly fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang city caused heavy human losses. Dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze at Huiteng Shoes factory. People were trapped inside hours after the blaze began, prompting a large response. President Xi Jinping called for swift identification of…

The Economic Times

The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Landslide kills 21 people as storms and heavy rains wreak havoc in China

President Xi Jinping calls for ‘all-out’ rescue efforts as country grapples with multiple weather crises

The Independent UK

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead

At least 11 people were killed and hundreds more injured in China after heavy rain, gales and tornadoes hit a central province

The Independent UK

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

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Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured

Storms and floods killed fifteen people across China, injuring hundreds more. Severe convective weather in Hubei province caused widespread damage to homes. Heavy rains in Guangxi led to a breached dam and significant evacuations. Separately, a landslide in Gansu province buried thirty-three people. Rescue efforts are underway for those still…

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

Bangkok Post

China tests long-range ballistic missile in the Pacific, angering neighbours

NEW YORK — China test-fired a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, the first such launch in almost two years, prompting alarmed countries to criticise the move as destabilising.

The Independent UK

Chinese tea chain ordered to pay Louis Vuitton £1.1m over floral logo dispute

Shenzhen-based tea company says it will appeal decision

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Afternoon Update: China conducts Pacific missile test; Albanese apologises for Kylie comments; and England’s epic win in Mexico

A ⁠test missile topped with ‌a ‌dummy warhead landed ‌in the Pacific Ocean, Chinese state media reported

The Independent UK

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam

Heavy rains have left five people dead in northern China, while a tropical storm has toppled tree and submerged cars in the south, according to state media

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. England: Why Is the Estadio Azteca So Tough for Opponents?

El Tri hosts England in one of the most attract ties in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.

The Economic Times

China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to one

China has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed for 350 kmph, significantly cuts travel times, reducing the Xi'an-Wuhan journey to under three hours. Engineered through challenging mountainous terrain, the project aims to boost trade, tourism, and industrial growth, particularly…

The Economic Times

'Imperative' for India and China to respect each other's core interests: Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized it is "imperative" for India and China to respect each other's "core interests" and take concrete steps to implement leader-level consensus. Meeting National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi, Wang highlighted that both nations are partners, not rivals, and should promote cooperation for…

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Global Times: China-Greece civilizational dialogue sets model for mutual exchanges

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece on local time Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies, the Xinhua News Agency reported. A gathering of over 200 scholars,…

The Independent UK

Man survives seven days at sea eating raw crabs and urinating on himself to stay warm

He was found floating naked and unresponsive nearly 10km off Hainan coast

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