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Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts China travel

The weather system has lost power after making two landfalls along the coast of Zhejiang

A man walks against strong wind and rain as Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall at Dongsha community in Yuhuan, Taizhou, eastern China's Zhejiang Province

UK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes: family

Rights worries mount as UK couple in Iran cease hunger strike after nearly three months

A handout photograph released in London on August 4, 2025 by the family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, shows Craig and Lindsay in an undated location at an undated time.

Ex-Thai MP shoots dead local official over money row

Gun violence fears grow in Nonthaburi after ex-MP fatally shoots official

Illustrative image. Former MP Chalong Riewrang told reporters he had tried to talk to local official Thongchai Yenprasert about money.

Alleged cartel boss Kinahan charged in Ireland

Government jet brings alleged cartel boss home as Dublin targets crime networks

The 49-year-old Irishman appeared in court after being flown back on Sunday evening from Dubai on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by Ireland.

US must meet MOU for Hormuz to re-open: Iran

US bets on Iran’s economic pain while Gulf allies urge return to stalled peace terms

Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula. File photo on May 17, 2026.

Rybakina, Gauff advance to Toronto quarter-finals

Rybakina survives Samsonova thriller, Gauff extends dominant run in Canada

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot to Liudmila Samsonova during day eight of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers at Sobeys Stadium on August 09, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury

Italian star’s injury blow comes after skipping Montreal to protect his health

World No.1’s US Open buildup hit as knee forces him out of key Masters event

Denmark shooting: Several injured as police hunt gunmen

Gunmen flee in white car after multiple people hit in Holbaek shooting

Authorities probe suspected gang-related violence west of Copenhagen

Sarfaraz Khan to replace Sudharsan in Sri Lanka series

Toe injury sidelines Sudharsan as India begin new World Test Championship campaign

Selectors turn to in-form Sarfaraz with India sitting fifth in WTC standings

Raul Fernandez wins British MotoGP Grand Prix

Spaniard dominates from pole to flag as Martin extends overall title lead

Trackhouse MotoGP's Spanish rider Raul Fernandez holds up the winner's trophy to celebrate his victory on the podium at the end of the MotoGP British Grand Prix at Silverstone circuit, central England on August 9, 2026.

Syria, Russia agree on future of Moscow’s two key bases

Damascus and Moscow agree to turn Hmeimim and Tartus into joint training centres

Members of a Syrian army engineering team prepare a mine-clearing vehicle near landmines collected for destruction during an operation to clear minefields left behind during the war in Qara, in the Damascus countryside, Syria, on Friday, August 7, 2026. [Illustrative image]

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China

Storm slams Zhejiang coast with torrential rain, fierce winds

A passenger walks past glass windows taped at a temporary waiting room at Hangzhou railway station in eastern China's Zhejiang province on August 9, 2026, as a precaution against Typhoon Dolphin.

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