News
Typhoon Dolphin drives evacuations and flood alerts across eastern and central China. Fujian officials halted passenger routes and train services during the storm response, while Shanghai canceled numerous cultural and tourism events. Airlines canceled over 900 flights in Shanghai, and widespread weather warnings were issued as Dolphin weakened and brought heavy rainfall across multiple provinces. The Ministry of Water Resources activated flood emergency responses in several provinces, and the central government allocated funds for rescue efforts and repairs. Predicted heavy rainfall continues across a wide region of China.
Business
Europe’s extreme summer heat and drought could cut EU economic output by about 1% in 2026, according to new analysis from Triodos Bank. The estimated loss equals roughly €180 billion and is close to the European Commission’s current growth forecast for the bloc. In May, the Commission projected EU gross domestic product would rise 1.1% this year. The comparison shows the scale of the weather-related damage estimated in the bank’s analysis.
Travel
South Korea experienced a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, marking its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This figure reflects an increase of $1.44 billion from June 2025, when the balance showed an $846.8 million deficit. Data from the Korea Tourism Organization indicate that June’s surplus was the second-highest ever recorded, with only October 2008 surpassing it at $661.5 million.
Sports
Spain sent Portugal out of the FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win, ending Ronaldo’s sixth tournament and long pursuit of the title.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup last eight after a 2-1 win over Brazil, with Haaland scoring twice and Neymar netting late.
Australia exited the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Egypt won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 Round of 32 draw in Arlington at Dallas Stadium.
Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.
Mexico reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, keeping its unbeaten run and clean-sheet record intact.
Brazil booked a Round of 16 place at World Cup 2026 after Casemiro and Martinelli erased Japan’s first-half lead in Houston from the Round of 32.
Portugal moved to four points in Group K after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, whose first World Cup campaign remained difficult.
Norway’s 3-2 victory over Senegal put Haaland on four World Cup 2026 goals and sent the team into the Round of 32 from Group I after two wins.
Health
As of August 7, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has resulted in 1,916 fatalities and 4,209 confirmed cases, according to official reports. This number indicates an increase of 29 deaths compared to the 1,887 figure reported previously. Health officials also noted that 595 patients are currently in isolation for treatment, while another 828 have recovered from the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak.
Technology
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico SANTA FE, Mexico / RankWire.AI / – A state court in New Mexico has mandated that Meta contribute $567 million to a fund dedicated to youth mental health and child safety, after ruling that its platforms constituted a public nuisance. The decision was handed down by Presiding Judge Bryan Biedscheid of the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe following a three-week bench trial. The court found that Facebook and Instagram played a significant role in exacerbating a youth mental health crisis while neglecting to protect minors from online exploitation.