Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China

Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.

More than 600,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in China as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards the country after hitting Japan’s Sakishima islands and grazing northern Taiwan.

Australia 26-42 France: Six-try Les Bleus condemn Wallabies to sixth straight defeat

Nations Championship round two

Australia (21) 26

Tries: Paenga-Amosa, McReight 2, Williams Cons: Lonergan 3

France (12) 42

Tries: Meafou, Grandidier Nkanang 2, Ntamack, Verhaeghe, Attisogbe Cons: Lucu 3 Pens: Lucu 2

A decade ago, I splurged for a personal trainer. It's one of the best investments I've ever made.

When I hired a personal trainer in 2017, I didn't expect that decision to change my life.

20 of the highest-paid entry-level retail jobs in the US, from Aldi to Zara

20 of the highest-paid entry-level retail jobs in the US, from Aldi to Zara

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How Rock's Most Volatile Drummer Showed Everyone Range Rovers Are Fantastic Off-Roaders - Jalopnik

Sensational English drummer Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker, of supergroup Cream fame, was known for his psychedelic styling, aggressive mannerisms, and African-influenced percussive timing. The band burned hot and fast, making four iconic albums in under three years before breaking up in 1968. After bouncing around in a few other bands, including Blind Faith, Baker decided to follow his passions and open a recording studio in Nigeria. 

‘A Happy Family’ Review: Anna Schinz’s Powerful Lead Performance Elevates a Confused Custody Drama

There is a more interesting story lurking within Jan-Eric Mack​’s “A Happy Family” than the one actually being told. At times, the Swiss filmmaker teases the possibility that the conventional narrative shown thus far might break into a bold, daring twist. It’s a promise unfulfilled, however, and those glimpses of something thornier and more daring ultimately come to seem like signs of a filmmaker not in total control of his argument. The first Swiss film to ever play in the Crystal Globe competition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, “A Happy Family” is a custody drama that turns out to be more interested in the “drama” part of the phrase, at the expense of plausibility. 

FC Barcelona Star In Shock Advanced Talks To Join Paris Saint-Germain

FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is in shock advanced talks to join Paris Saint-Germain according to Mundo Deportivo and SPORT, which both cited anonymous sources.

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Drought threatens irrigation in northern Italy

Water reserves are being depleted rapidly in northern Italy, threatening farming as the region's main river dries up, local officials warned Friday.

The fight to bring London Diamond League 'home' to Crystal Palace

What are we all playing this weekend?

Well? Do tell!

Another horrendously hot Saturday, another wedding to go to. I am all in favour of love, but could we please reschedule it to a cooler day in the year? Mercifully this one's a London wedding and it can be reached and returned from on the tube. Though travelling on a hot carriage and not arriving looking like a boiled saveloy pressed into a too-small suit will be a challenge.