🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 12, 2026
England 2-1 Norway reach semis, Bellingham brace sends Haaland out; Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Zhejiang, trees uprooted, Shanghai Tower's 1000-ton damper swings; nationwide typhoon response with triple warnings; Argentina vs Switzerland in QF; town official blocks face during interview: 'too much like show'; FIFA president considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams; mother dies of lupus, daughter diagnosed 4 months later; double-price 100-ton watermelons charity buy; Strait of Hormuz temporarily closed; H1 TV drama ratings released.
1. England 2-1 Norway Reach Semis, Bellingham Brace
England beats Norway 2-1 in QF extra time. Bellingham scores twice. Haaland's goal disallowed for foul, substituted in extra time. England to face Argentina/Switzerland in semis.
2. Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in Zhejiang
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in Yuhuan and Yueqing, Zhejiang. Trees uprooted within minutes. Downgraded to severe tropical storm. Triple warnings issued.
3. Shanghai Tower's 1000-Ton Damper Swings
Shanghai Tower's 1,000-ton tuned mass damper at 583m swings visibly as Typhoon Bavi hits. Residents park cars in tunnels forming kilometer-long lines.
4. World Cup QF: Argentina vs Switzerland
The final World Cup quarterfinal: defending champion Argentina takes on Switzerland for the last semifinal spot. Winner faces England.
5. Town Official Blocks Face During Typhoon Interview
Cangnan town official Zhao Beilei blocks her face throughout a typhoon emergency interview, saying 'it's too much like a show.' Netizens applaud.
6. FIFA President Considers Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams
FIFA President Infantino says expansion to 48 teams was '100% right' and considers further expansion to 64 teams to give smaller nations opportunities.
7. Daughter Diagnosed with Lupus 4 Months After Mother's Death
A 14-year-old girl in Henan diagnosed with lupus 4 months after her mother died of the same disease. Father: 'No matter the cost, we will treat her.'
8. Double-Price 100-Ton Watermelon Charity Buy
Henan watermelons in surplus, prices down 40% YoY. Local businesses buy 100 tons at double the market price, bringing smiles to farmers.
9. Strait of Hormuz Temporarily Closed
The Strait of Hormuz has been temporarily closed, escalating geopolitical tensions.
10. H1 2026 TV Drama Ratings Released
China's TV watchdog releases H1 2026 ratings report. 'Protagonist' tops CCTV prime-time chart. Cantonese dramas rank 5th and 8th.
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