A zoo in eastern China has rejected claims that its bears are actually people disguised in costumes, following the circulation of a viral video showing a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs. The Hangzhou Zoo in Zhejiang province clarified that the bear, named Angela, is indeed a genuine sun bear, which is a smaller and distinct species compared to the more familiar bears.
China has undergone a significant leadership change within its elite unit responsible for managing the nuclear arsenal, leading to speculation about a purge. General Li Yuchao, the former head of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Rocket Force unit, and his deputy had been absent for several months, prompting their replacements.
It has been three weeks since Mark Cavendish's Tour de France journey ended abruptly and painfully. Currently, he plans to retire at the end of this season, but he is still considering the tempting offer for a final comeback in 2024 from his Astana-Qazaqstan team. The allure lies in the chance to win a 35th Tour de France stage, breaking the record he shares with Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.
At least two individuals have lost their lives in Beijing, China, as the country grapples with one of the most potent storms in years. Storm Doksuri has triggered widespread flooding and chaos across northern China.
Complaints and building inspectors were mobilized after a new logo for Elon Musk's social network caused strobing effects over a San Francisco neighborhood.
Officials in Singapore confirmed that a 45-year-old Singaporean national, Saridewi Djamani, was executed on Friday, marking the first execution of a woman in almost 20 years. She was found guilty of trafficking 30g (1.06oz) of heroin in 2018.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen will face a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix due to exceeding the allowed number of gearbox parts. The penalty will apply to the main race on Sunday and not the preceding 'sprint' event.
On Wednesday, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, showcased the country's latest weapons to Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu during a visit to Pyongyang. The Russian delegation, led by Mr. Shoigu, was invited to attend the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. The event is typically marked by massive military parades.
A delegation from Russia, led by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, has arrived in North Korea to participate in Pyongyang's 70th-anniversary celebrations marking the end of the Korean War. Later on Wednesday, a Chinese delegation is expected to join the event. These visits are notable as they are the first of their kind since North Korea closed its borders to prevent the spread of the pandemic.
In his first start for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi put on a remarkable performance, scoring twice and providing an assist in a convincing 4-0 victory against Atlanta United. The Argentine superstar, aged 36, found the back of the net twice within the first 22 minutes of the match and later set up his teammate Robert Taylor for another goal in the second half.