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June 2024 sets record as hottest in history, shows EU climate monitor

June's temperature exceeded the estimated average for the pre-industrial period (1850-1900) by 1.50 degrees Celsius, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service

Storms in Cape Town destroy nearly 1,000 homes, city braces for worse

On Monday, South African weather authorities said that Cape Town and surrounding areas are expected to be hit by multiple cold fronts until Friday, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and flooding

China's car sales slide in June, falling for third straight month

June sales of so-called new energy vehicles including pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids accounted for a record 48.1 per cent of domestic car sales

Singapore Food Agency approves 16 species of insects for human consumption

The approved insects include various species of crickets, grasshoppers, locusts, mealworms and silkworms

Indians in Russia to seek PM Modi's support to build Hindu temple

Indian diaspora members in Russia expressed excitement over PM Modi's visit to Russia

'Gaza destruction likely pushed Hamas to soften cease-fire demands'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday boasted that military pressure including Israel's ongoing two-month offensive in Rafah has led Hamas to enter negotiations

Why are Barcelona residents spraying water on tourists? Explained

The recent wave of 'anger' follows a significant protest on June 8, when around 3,000 young people rallied in the streets

Rs 67,000 fine for urinating in sea; Spanish city imposes new regulation

Spain's Marbella City imposes a fine of €750 for urinating in the sea, a higher penalty for repeated offences. The regulation aims to enhance cleanliness and health standards on the beach

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact in the face of shared alarm over China

The defence pact with the Philippines is the first to be forged by Japan in Asia. Japan signed similar accords with Australia in 2022 and with Britain in 2023

French elections: Macron the gambler wins chance to play Kingmaker

Results for the final round of France's snap parliamentary election suggest voters have delivered an emphatic 'non' to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally

Nato will require 35-50 extra brigades to realise its new defence plans

At a summit in Vilnius last year, Nato leaders agreed on the alliance's first major defence plans in more than three decades

PM's visit expected to yield 'tangible outcomes': Indian envoy to Russia

Prime Minister Modi will be in Moscow from July 8 to 9 at the invitation of President Putin for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit

'Seek to play supportive role for stability': PM Modi ahead of Russia visit

It is Modi's first trip to Russia since 2019 and the first since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

WATCH: Joe Biden sits 'in a trance' after pastor asks everyone to stand up

During a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, US President Joe Biden sat in a trance for about 25 seconds after the pastor asked everyone to stand up for church service

PM Orbn makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia, Ukraine

Orbn met with Xi just two months ago when he hosted the Chinese leader in Hungary as part of a three-country European tour

S Korean prez to discuss Pyongyang's 'distinct threat' to Europe at Nato

Seoul would make a decision on weapons support for Ukraine based on how a new military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang plays out

World marks full year of average temperatures exceeding 1.5C target

The average for the year through June 2024 was 1.64C higher than the era from 1850 to 1900

PM Modi to visit Russia at time when Moscow is deepening embrace with China

Relations between India and China have been stuck at a low point since a border dispute erupted into violence in 2020, though the two sides have agreed to talks to resolve the disagreement

Paramount's directors approve merger with Skydance ending Redstone era

The deal would elevate David Ellison, the 41-year-old tech scion who founded Skydance, as Hollywood's newest power broker

China's central bank tweaks liquidity ops amid strong bond demand

China's 30-year government bond yield rose 2.5 basis points (bps) following the PBOC statement, while 10-year yields were up around two basis points