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Seth Bloom, the blue-haired clown and physical comedy virtuoso who helped outreach organizations in Afghanistan and other remote places stage circuses that roused smiles from children while also teaching them important life skills, including how to avoid land mines, died on Aug. 2. He was 49.
President Emmanuel Macron came to the south of France on Thursday to honor the large number of African soldiers conscripted in French colonies who stormed ashore in Provence and went on to liberate towns including Marseille and Toulon, before moving northward.
The landing, a pivotal moment in World War II, is a chapter of its history that France has long obscured.
Typhoon Ampil neared eastern Japan with strong winds on Friday and dumped heavy rain on the greater Tokyo area, flooding some streets, forcing evacuations and causing widespread disruptions to businesses and travel. The Japanese authorities have warned that the storm could bring violent wind, high waves and the risk of landslides.
Ying Ying, a panda at a Hong Kong theme park, has given birth to twins that were conceived naturally, a cause for celebration for conservationists rooting for the survival of this vulnerable and low-libido species. Ying Ying delivered the cubs one day before turning 19, making her the oldest giant panda on record to give birth for the first time.
Shen Yun Performing Arts has become an international juggernaut, using dancers to spread the message of a persecuted Chinese religious movement in shows around the world. But 25 former performers and instructors who spoke to The New York Times described a pattern of abusive behavior by its leaders that has spanned nearly two decades.