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Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China

Typhoon still potent risk due to moisture held within rain bands spanning size of France People ride electric scooters in the rain as Typhoon Bavi approaches, in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China evacuated more than 600,000 people on Saturday ahead of Typhoon Bavi hitting the major eastern city of Wenzhou … Read more

France roar back to overwhelm Australia 42-26

France’s Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scores a try against Australia in Brisbane. Photo: AFP BRISBANE: France came back from a nine-point half-time deficit to beat Australia 42-26 in a pulsating Nations Championship clash in Brisbane on Saturday. After losing by two points against New Zealand last week, the French roared back with four second-half tries to notch … Read more

Jordan humbled to break try record

WELLINGTON: Will Jordan scored a hat-trick but found it “hugely humbling” to become New Zealand’s record try-scorer as Italy were overwhelmed 47-17 in a fast-paced Nations Championship Test on Saturday. The All Blacks shook off an unconvincing start to score seven tries and make it two bonus-point wins from two in the inaugural 12-nation competition … Read more

Baloch scientist develops salt-tolerant cotton in China

[ Research could help Pakistan cultivate marginal land, boost organic cotton production ANYANG: A Balochistan-born postdoctoral scientist has spent the past four years researching how cotton can withstand salt stress at a Chinese cotton research lab in Anyang, Henan province, a threat all too familiar to farmers back home. As a mainstay of Pakistan’s economy, … Read more