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French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said
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ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington

France's Terence Atmane avenged a first-round Wimbledon loss to Frances Tiafoe, prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. Tiafoe, a Washington-area native, was the tournament's sixth seed.
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Imax China Prepares Full ‘Odyssey’ Rollout Across Nearly 800 Screens as CEO Cites the ‘Christopher Nolan Effect’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Imax China Prepares Full ‘Odyssey’ Rollout Across Nearly 800 Screens as CEO Cites the ‘Christopher Nolan Effect’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Imax China is preparing to dedicate the vast majority of its nearly 800-screen network to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” when the film opens in mainland China on Aug. 14, with CEO Daniel Manwaring telling Variety that audience anticipation for the release “is going to be enormous.” “I’m expecting a very large majority of our entire […]
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Air China Expands Melbourne and Sydney Routes, Launches New European Connection

Air China Expands Melbourne and Sydney Routes, Launches New European Connection

Air China is set to increase its flight capacity between Melbourne and Beijing, as well as Sydney and Beijing, in response to rising demand. The airline will introduce additional nonstop services on the Melbourne-Beijing route in December, utilizing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Similarly, the Sydney-Beijing route will see expanded capacity during the Lunar New Year period, with extra flights scheduled in two phases from December 2026 to February 2027. Additionally, Air China is launching a new route connecting Beijing with Budapest, Hungary, and Zagreb, Croatia, operating three times weekly. This expansion aims to provide more connection options for travelers between Australia, China, and Europe.
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No 2026 International games? The Cardinals originated this

No 2026 International games? The Cardinals originated this

This year’s International Series does not include Arizona
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Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing

Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing

By Kane Wu, Helen Reid and Julie Zhu HONG KONG/LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - Shein's draft prospectus for a Hong Kong listing, published on Sunday, offers rare details about the role of its reclusive founder and CEO, Sky Xu.
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How to Buy BTS World Tour Tickets Online (Even for Sold-Out Shows)

How to Buy BTS World Tour Tickets Online (Even for Sold-Out Shows)

BTS are returning to North America in August, but all shows are sold out. Here's where you can still find tickets
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England Women's Rugby Team Dominates France in International Match

England Women's Rugby Team Dominates France in International Match

England Women's Rugby Team Dominates France in International Match
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David Ellison Addresses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delay Amid State AGs’ Lawsuit in Staff Memo: ‘The Facts and the Law Are on Our Side’

David Ellison Addresses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Delay Amid State AGs’ Lawsuit in Staff Memo: ‘The Facts and the Law Are on Our Side’

Paramount CEO David Ellison, in a companywide memo, sought to project confidence that his $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery will — eventually — cross the finish line. On Friday, Paramount disclosed an agreement to put the WBD deal on hold for at least several months, as it seeks to defends itself in an […]
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Qantas Completes Historic 19-Hour Test Flight with New Ultra-Long-Haul Aircraft

Qantas Completes Historic 19-Hour Test Flight with New Ultra-Long-Haul Aircraft

Qantas has successfully completed a historic 19-hour test flight with its new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, marking a significant milestone in long-haul travel. The aircraft landed in Melbourne, Australia, after departing from its manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. This test is part of Qantas's 'Project Sunrise,' which aims to launch the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world between Sydney and London by October 2027. The test flight was conducted by a team of four Airbus pilots and five engineers, who evaluated the aircraft's additional 20,000-litre fuel tank, enabling it to fly non-stop for 22 hours. The return flight to Toulouse is scheduled for July 27, 2026.
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Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Test Flight for World's Longest Commercial Route

Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Test Flight for World's Longest Commercial Route

Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Test Flight for World's Longest Commercial Route
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World's Longest Flight Tested by Airbus for Qantas' Project Sunrise

World's Longest Flight Tested by Airbus for Qantas' Project Sunrise

Airbus has conducted a test flight of its A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed for Qantas' Project Sunrise, which aims to establish the world's longest non-stop commercial flight from Sydney to London. The test flight, lasting over 19 hours, was conducted from Toulouse to Melbourne, testing the aircraft's systems and fuel capacity. The plane is equipped with an extra 20,000-liter fuel tank to support the extended flight duration. The scheduled route, set to launch in October 2027, will cover more than 10,000 miles and is expected to redefine long-haul travel.