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12 August 2026

In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies

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In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies

The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.

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12 August 2026

Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China

Forecasters warned the Chinese capital could receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall over 24 hours Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas at risk of flooding and landslides in Beijing, as the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin continue to bring torrential rain to northern and central China. Forecasters warned on Tuesday that the Chinese capital could receive more than 150mm of rain over the following 24 hours, with some districts forecast to exceed 200mm – more than one-third of Beijing’s average annual rainfall of 528mm.

Source: The Guardian WorldOriginal source

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