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How loss of Arctic sea ice further fuels global warming

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Refreshing treats help zoo animals keep cool during summer

China's summer heatwave has pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in many cities across the country. The scorching weather can be extremely uncomfortable for zoo animals, but Chinese zoo keepers have taken creative measures to help their animals stay cool.

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Displaced Syrians facing blistering summer heat

Many Syrians have fled ISIL-controlled Raqqa, only to find themselves in tough conditions in refugee camps. In one camp in Ain Issa, more than 50 kilometers north of Raqqa, Syrians are struggling through a sweltering summer in tents with no electricity.

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Getting prepared for Sanfu? Do like the Chinese

China has entered Toufu yesterday, the first phase of Sanfu. In the Chinese lunar calendar, Sanfu refers to the periods that are predicted to be the hottest days of the year, which are called Toufu, Zhongfu and Mofu.

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Giant pandas are trying to beat the heat

Giant pandas are escaping the scorching summer heat by playing with ice in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

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Giant pandas are trying to beat the heat

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30 million Chinese tourists to travel abroad this summer

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California wildfires force evacuations as blazes continue to spread

Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes as several wildfires continue to burn through steep terrain near California's central coast on Saturday.

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British revelers celebrate summer solstice at Stonehenge

Around 13000 people gathered at British landmark Stonehenge in Wiltshire in celebration of the summer solstice throughout Tuesday night.

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Fifth Harmony releases first single without Camila Cabello

Fifth Harmony just released its first single without Camila Cabello, who left the band in December.

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Fifth Harmony releases first single without Camila Cabello

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Kashmiri protesters clash with Indian police in Srinagar

Indian policemen throw stones at Kashmiri protester during clashes in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 26, 2017.

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Australia's summer broke 205 weather records, climate group says

More than 200 weather records were broken during Australia's most recent summer, a climate group has warned.

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Australia's Coogee beach bans alcohol after Christmas party

​Alcohol will be banned at a popular Sydney beach all summer after a Christmas party resulted in a build-up of 15 tonnes (15,000kg) of rubbish.

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Chinese parents' new investment: sending kids to overseas summer camps

Living with host families, taking classes with local students, visiting prestigious universities and most importantly, learning English, it’s 13-year-old Chinese student Liu Zhuofan’s summer camp life in California.

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Ocean temperatures off Aust'n state up 4 degrees after extreme summer

​Water temperatures in the Australian state of Tasmania have been up to four degrees Celsius hotter than average over the past three months, and scientists have blamed the region's on-going extreme weather on rampant climate change.

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Berlin Fashion Week opens with new spring/summer lines

Berlin Fashion Week opens with new spring/summer lines