Chile
Five tourists have died as a result of a severe snowstorm in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Among the dead are two Germans, two Mexicans, and one British citizen; four other missing persons have been found alive.
Rescuers are searching for seven tourists who went missing during a powerful snowstorm in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. At least two Mexicans have died, and the search is complicated by bad weather.
Cloudflare recorded a surge in unusual traffic, causing errors on many websites, including X and Open AI. The company is investigating the causes of the incident, which occurred less than a month after the Amazon Web Services outage.
At the climate summit in Belém, Brazil, world leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and the President of Brazil, called for immediate and equitable action in the fight against climate change. They emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen international cooperation.
President Zelenskyy accepted credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Great Britain, New Zealand, Chile, and Somalia. Support for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the development of bilateral relations were discussed.
Astronomers have discovered asteroid 2025 SC79, which is the second fastest in the Solar System, orbiting the Sun in 128 days. It is about 700 meters long and hides in the Sun's glare, making it difficult to detect.
Ukraine's U-20 youth national team will play against Spain in the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup in Chile. The match will take place on October 7 at 22:30 Kyiv time in Valparaíso.
The Ukrainian U-20 youth national team defeated Paraguay 2-1 in the final match of the group stage of the World Cup in Chile. This victory secured the Ukrainians first place in Group B with seven points.
The Ukrainian U-20 national football team drew 1:1 with Panama in the second match of the group stage of the 2025 World Cup in Chile. Hennadiy Sinchuk opened the scoring from a penalty in the 6th minute, but Gustavo Herrera equalized in the 36th.
The Ukrainian national football team defeated the Republic of Korea with a score of 2:1 at the Youth World Cup. Ukraine will play its next match against Panama on September 30 at 23:00.
On September 27, the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, where Ukraine will play its first match against South Korea. The tournament will last until October 19, 2025.
Today marks Alpaca Day, World Contraception Day, and European Day of Languages. Also on September 26 are the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, World Environmental Health Day, and the Birthday of the Gramophone.
China's export sector recorded a record trade surplus of $1. 2 trillion despite tough US tariffs. This raises concerns around the world about the risks to the national economies of other countries.
Global debt has surpassed 235% of GDP, reaching $251 trillion, according to IMF data. Public debt has risen to 93% of GDP, while private debt has decreased to 143%.
Liam Gallagher took to the stage of Estadio GNP Seguros in a sombrero, and the band performed The Poznan.
In 2025, the global level of obesity among children and adolescents (5-19 years old) for the first time exceeded the level of underweight. According to UNICEF, obesity affects 188 million people in 190 countries.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in his last home World Cup qualifier, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. Argentina tops the qualifying table and has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
Ukrainian polar explorers at the "Akademik Vernadsky" station recorded an earthquake of magnitude 7 in the Drake Passage. The tremor occurred on August 21, causing a tsunami threat.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
The EKO MARKET supermarket chain offers a selection of wines for the summer season that perfectly pair with various dishes. The selection includes Radacini Sauvignon Blanc, Fleuron Royal Blanc, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Marengo Brut Bianco, and Kakheturi Pomegranate Red.
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 20. 49°C. This is 2.81°C above the 1991-2020 average, indicating increased heat stress in the region.
From July 1, Ukrainians abroad can submit documents for notarial acts online through the "e-Consul" system. This innovation simplifies the process, allowing citizens to upload necessary data and certificates without a physical visit to diplomatic missions until the last step.
Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde were forced to remain in Chile due to aircraft damage: during taxiing to the runway, a tow bar detached, damaging a landing gear tire. This was the first visit of Belgian monarchs to Chile in 65 years.
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, the driest desert in the world, woke up covered in snow. Although snow is common at altitudes above 5,000 meters, the main facility of the ALMA observatory had not seen it for decades.
The new "most powerful" Vera C. Rubin telescope, located in Chile, has released its first images, demonstrating an unprecedented ability to explore space. This telescope can unravel the mysteries of asteroids, dark matter, and the ninth planet of the Solar System.
Galaxy J0107a, which existed 11. 1 billion years ago, has been discovered. It is 10 times more massive than the Milky Way and has a bar, but was formed without merging with other galaxies.
An earthquake of magnitude 7. 5 was recorded in Chile and Argentina. Chilean authorities have warned of a tsunami threat and announced the evacuation of the coastal zone.
Consumption of UPF caused more than 124,000 premature deaths in the United States in 2017-2018. The highest percentage of deaths related to UPF in the USA and Great Britain.
Small plastic particles make bees vulnerable to bacteria and viruses, affecting their memory and learning. Microplastics also harm flowers by clogging the stigma for pollen.
Chile experienced the largest blackout in 15 years, leaving 19 million people without power. Three people dependent on medical equipment died due to the blackout.