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Climate activists spray paint $300 million yacht owned by Walmart heiress. The activists, who are part of the climate group Just Stop Oil, boarded the yacht in the south of France and sprayed it with the words "No more oil." They also hung banners from the yacht that read "Climate Emergency" and "Stop Oil." [Source: NDTV]
Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sindh attacked with rocket launchers. A Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sindh province was attacked with rocket launchers on Monday, July 17. The attack took place in the village of Khairpur Nathan Shah, and no injuries were reported. [Source: The Hindu]
Youth unemployment rate in China at an all-time high of 21.3% in June. The youth unemployment rate in China rose to an all-time high of 21.3% in June, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The rising unemployment rate is a sign of the economic challenges facing China, as the country grapples with a slowdown in growth. [Source: CNBC]
US passenger crash-lands plane after pilot falls ill mid-flight. A passenger on a commercial flight in the US was forced to crash-land the plane after the pilot fell ill mid-flight. The incident occurred on July 17, when a Southwest Airlines flight from Phoenix to Sacramento was diverted to Yuma, Arizona. The passenger, who was a former flight attendant, was able to land the plane safely. [Source: CNN]
Canada launches open work permit stream for H1-B visa holders from the US. Canada has launched an open work permit stream that will allow 10,000 H1-B visa holders from the US to come and work in the country. The move is seen as a way to attract skilled workers to Canada. [Source: India Today]
Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, UN says 'a blow to needy everywhere. Russia has pulled out of a UN-brokered deal to export grain from Ukraine, a move that the UN has called a "blow to needy everywhere." The deal was designed to help alleviate the global food crisis, but Russia's withdrawal has raised fears that the crisis will worsen. [Source: BBC]
US climate envoy Kerry meets China's top diplomat Wang Yi. US climate envoy John Kerry met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Tuesday, July 18. The meeting was the first high-level climate talks between the two countries since President Biden took office. [Source: The Washington Post]
Heat wave bakes southern Europe, sparking warnings to stay inside, drink water and limit exercise. A heat wave is currently baking southern Europe, with temperatures reaching record highs in some places. The heat wave has prompted warnings from health officials to stay inside, drink plenty of water, and limit exercise. [Source: The Guardian]
China reports record temperature for mid-July at 52.2 degrees Celsius. China has reported a record temperature for mid-July, with the mercury reaching 52.2 degrees Celsius in the city of Yan'an. The heat wave has caused widespread power outages and water shortages in the region. [Source: The South China Morning Post]
Wildfires rage near Greek capital, houses damaged. Wildfires are raging near the Greek capital of Athens, with several houses being damaged. The fires have been fanned by strong winds, and firefighters are struggling to bring them under control. [Source: The Associated Press] #worldnews #news