Protests in China over viral school bullying case
One protester in Sichuan province said “things got bloody” after police used batons and electric prods.
U.N. Security Council to Discuss Gaza War and Hostages – The New York Times
Tendulkar leads praise for India after Test fightback in England
India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is amongst those to heap praise on the current team after Test series in England.
Hezbollah supporters protest disarmament ahead of Lebanese government talks
Hezbollah has called for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory before any discussion on disarmament.
Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats
Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.
Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats
Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.
Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats blocking plan to re-draw electoral boundaries
The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.
Who’s seeking asylum in Europe today?
The EU’s asylum map is shifting. Many applicants now prefer Spain, but fewer people are applying.
Family of Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti ‘devastated’
Gena Heraty, from County Mayo, was taken with eight other people from an orphanage which she runs.
Bengaluru stops salaries as India’s Super League turmoil deepens
Indian Super League side Bengaluru has stopped player salaries amid 'uncertainty' around domestic football season.
Japan sets record high temperatures, worries mount over rice crops – Reuters
- Japan sets record high temperatures, worries mount over rice crops Reuters
- Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter The Guardian
- Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day Al Jazeera
- Japan sets 2 heat records in one day as mercury soars past 107 degrees CBS News
- Japan is suffering from a severe heat wave that melts restaurant food models. The temperature of mor.. 매일경제
80 years after Hiroshima atomic bombing, search for missing continues
On Ninoshima island, efforts to recover Hiroshima atomic bomb victims’ remains aim to honour the lost and aid survivors.
Japan logs two new highest temperatures on record in a day
The recorded temperatures were 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), as weather agency warns of hotter days ahead.
‘Mark My Words’: George Conway’s Chilling Trump Prediction Is ‘Just A Matter Of Time’ – HuffPost
Japan, in its biggest arms deal since World War II, sells stealth frigates worth $6 billion to Australia – Fortune
- Japan, in its biggest arms deal since World War II, sells stealth frigates worth $6 billion to Australia Fortune
- Australia selects Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for $6.5B warship deal AP News
- Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan dw.com
- Australia selects Japan’s Mogami frigate in $6.5B deal Breaking Defense
- Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest Australian Broadcasting Corporation
China reports 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus
The uptick in cases have prompted measures that are being compared to those taken during the pandemic.
Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium
The group says Victoria Park is culturally and historically significant to Indigenous people.
Israel says it will allow controlled entry of goods into Gaza via merchants – Reuters
- Israel says it will allow controlled entry of goods into Gaza via merchants Reuters
- Security Cabinet Delays Meeting on Gaza Takeover; Smaller Forum With IDF Chief Planned Amid Tensions Haaretz
- Israel Says It Is Easing More Restrictions on Goods Entering Gaza The Wall Street Journal
- Israel unveils new mechanism for controlled entry of goods into Gaza The Jerusalem Post
- For first time in nearly a year, Israel to gradually allow flow of goods to Gaza’s private sector The Times of Israel
US attorney general orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe
The Trump administration alleges political foes were behind attempts to falsely tie him to Russia in the run-up to his 2016 presidential win.
Hong Kong Sees Record Rainstorm Warnings as Deluge Hits City – Bloomberg.com
- Hong Kong Sees Record Rainstorm Warnings as Deluge Hits City Bloomberg.com
- Torrential Rain Batters Hong Kong, Flooding the Waterlogged City The New York Times
- Black rainstorm warning to stay in force in Hong Kong until 5pm South China Morning Post
- Record-breaking Hong Kong deluge shuts down schools, hospital wards Yahoo Home
- Hong Kong reels from heaviest August rain since 1884 Reuters