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A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in France's Aude region on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes. Authorities deployed over 120 emergency workers, while storms across the south disrupted transport and left thousands without power.
New research analysing bank card transactions in three Australian cities shows spending falls sharply on extremely hot days, with life shifting to evening hours. As temperatures rise, researchers argue cities must stay open later to adapt, citing examples from Dubai to Seoul.
Rebecca Marino moved into the second round of U.S. Open qualifying with a 6-1, 6-4 win over France's Fiona Fero. Carson Branstine and Alexis Galarneau also advanced, while Kayla Cross was eliminated. In mixed doubles qualifying, Gabriela Dabrowski and Harri Heliovaara were upset in the first round.
A tornado struck the Aude department in southern France on Monday, damaging buildings and leaving thousands without power. No injuries have been reported so far, authorities said.
Graham Arnold has extended his contract as Iraq coach for six months, seeing him through the Gulf Cup and Asian Cup, despite being offered a four-year deal.
The US Treasury announced new sanctions against Iran, described as an 'economic D-Day', but stopped short of designating Chinese financial institutions. Analysts say the effectiveness of the campaign hinges on whether Washington is prepared to confront China, Iran's main economic lifeline, and risk damaging bilateral ties ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
James Blunt shared a journalist's article debunking online speculation that he was the famous man Hayden Panettiere said she was put in bed with on a yacht at 18. The timeline and circumstances of the 2009 photos have been cited to refute the claim. Panettiere's death remains under investigation.
Netflix executives have reportedly discussed offering third-party streaming services like Peacock and Fox One within its app, according to The New York Times. The company has no imminent deal, but its recent partnership with France's TF1 signals a possible strategic shift.
Europol has reported a shift toward more violent museum robberies in Europe, with thieves targeting gold and jewels, and specialist gangs being replaced by ad-hoc recruits found on social media. The agency highlights rising gold prices and the ease of fencing precious metals as drivers, citing recent heists including the Louvre and the Drents Museum.
Netflix has released the first trailer for Call My Agent! The Movie, set to premiere September 10 in France. The film sees Camille Cottin reprise her role as Andréa, who faces a series of crises while directing her first feature.
During a visit to Kyiv, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the UK will share classified technical information for the SCALP/Storm Shadow missile components with Ukraine, enabling domestic production. The Kremlin reacted sharply, accusing Britain of adding 'fuel to the fire' and threatening to destroy missile production sites. Burnham hit back, asking 'Who started the fire?' and affirming continued UK support.
Luis Enrique's halftime double substitution, pulling off Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia while PSG trailed Rennes 2-0, sparked a debate about accountability and player status. Ferran Torres came on to score twice on debut and rescue a draw, while Enrique insisted the message was about team readiness, not personal, as the season begins.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange in September, aiming for a valuation of up to $27 billion. The IPO, which could raise around $1.8 billion, follows failed attempts to list in New York and London amid regulatory scrutiny.
Israel announced the discovery of the Altalena, an Irgun arms ship sunk by IDF shelling in 1948, found intact at a depth of 503 meters off the coast. The find, described by Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu as a painful chapter in Israeli history, underscores enduring political divisions rooted in the event.
The wreck of the Altalena, a ship sunk in 1948 during a confrontation between the Israeli military and the Irgun, has been located intact on the seafloor off Israel's Mediterranean coast. The discovery was announced by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, who called it a defining moment for national memory. The find reopens a painful chapter in Israeli history, with competing narratives on both sides.
SOS Méditerranée reports increased harassment by Libyan-linked groups, including high-speed chases and ramming of rescue vessels. The UN's IOM records a sharp rise in migrant deaths despite fewer crossings, and a recent sinking off Tunisia has sparked protests.
Sonova launched its third real-time AI hearing-aid platform, Phonak EON, on Monday, with the company positioning it as key to meeting medium-term growth targets. The Swiss firm aims to capitalize on the platform's advanced speech clarity and connectivity to attract both new and replacement customers. Rollouts in the U.S. began immediately, with Europe, Australia, and other markets to follow.
Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the Cincinnati Open final to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title, while Coco Gauff beat Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 for her second Cincinnati crown. The men's final was notable as the first ATP Masters 1000 final featuring two Black players.
New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media, with fines of up to 10% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms. The bill faces opposition from coalition partners and is unlikely to pass before the November election.
Three-year reduced-credit bachelor's degrees are expanding across the U.S., with 26 states now offering at least one program, according to RAND. Supporters say they cut costs and time, but critics warn they could narrow learning and complicate graduate school or licensing.