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Beijing orders outdoor work to be halted as scorching summer heat soars

The government reported on Monday that Beijing recorded 10 days of temperatures above 35 C (95 F), the longest streak of its kind since 1961

Third hottest day as Wednesday's temperature matches record set Tuesday

Scientists have warned for months that 2023 could see record heat as human-caused climate change, driven largely by the burning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil, warmed the atmosphere

Russian navy ships visit Shanghai as countries reaffirm military ties

The Cold War-era frigates Gromkiy and Otlichnyy arrived in the financial hub of Shanghai, China's largest city and biggest port, on Wednesday for a seven-day visit

Chinese mining company opens $300 mn lithium processing plant in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has the largest lithium reserves in Africa and has in recent years drawn investors in battery minerals from Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, although China is the dominant player

Thunberg charged with disobeying law enforcement during protest in Sweden

Local newspaper Sydsvenskan reported Wednesday that Thunberg was detained with other activists after they stopped traffic in the oil terminal of the port in Malm on June 19

Qatar Airways reports $1.2 bn in profits after last year's soccer World Cup

Qatar Airways reports $1.2 bn in profits after last year's soccer World Cup

Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech, respecting minorities

Turkiye has blocked Swedish accession since last year, citing reasons including anti-Turkish and anti-Islamic protests in Stockholm

Millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis: UN

Nearly half of the 11.6 million people targeted for food aid during the June to August lean season are not receiving any assistance, the agency said in a statement

PSG fires coach Christophe Galtier, replaces him with Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain fired coach Christophe Galtier after a disappointing season on Wednesday and replaced him with former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique.

Formula 1 calendar for 2024 'longest in history' with record 24 races

The 2024 Formula One season will feature 24 races for what will be the longest calendar in the sport's history

Tuesday broke Monday's global record for hottest day ever: Report

An El Nino is a temporary natural warming of parts of the central Pacific Ocean that changes weather worldwide and generally makes the planet hotter

Kyiv, Moscow trade accusations of attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Situation 'tense' as Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of planning attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ransomware criminals dump kids' private files online after school hacks

Rich in digitised data, the nation's schools are prime targets for far-flung criminal hackers, who are assiduously locating and scooping up sensitive files

15 killed by floods in China as seasonal torrents hit mountain areas

The Chongqing floods appear to be China's deadliest amid deluges in other parts of the country

US citizenship test set to change, to affect those with low English skills

The naturalisation test is one of the final steps toward citizenship a monthslong process that requires legal permanent residency for years before applying

Months after King Charles' coronation, Scotland hosts event to honour him

Two months after the lavish coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, Scotland is set to host its own event to mark the new monarch's accession to the throne.

China accuses US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales

China claims Taiwan as its own territory to be conquered by force if necessary and Tan said stern representations had been lodged with the US.

Malaysian PM Anwar faces crucial test of support in state polls next month

Election Commission chief Abdul Ghani Salleh said on Wednesday that over 9.7 million voters will head to the ballot box on August 12 to elect 245 assembly members for six states

Troubled power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China, raises concerns

Deals surrounding plant put Jordan on hook for billions of dollars in debt to China all for a plant that is no longer needed for its energy, because of other agreements made since project's conception

Israel withdraws troops from West Bank, warns 2-day raid is not a one-off

The army claimed to have inflicted heavy damage on militant groups in the Jenin refugee camp in an operation that included a series of airstrikes and hundreds of ground troops