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La Niña could cause severe drought in the US plains during the winter months
The arrival of La Niña is postponed until November, El Niña may persist until March 2025
Russia may have overestimated the number of ships that took part in the Ocean-24 military exercises - British intelligence
Over half a century, the number of wild animals in the world has decreased by more than 70% - WWF report
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Russia may have overestimated the number of ships that took part in the Ocean-24 military exercises - British intelligence
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Over half a century, the number of wild animals in the world has decreased by more than 70% - WWF report
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Taiwan announces full combat readiness due to China's ballistic missile launch
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry has detected “several waves” of missile launches deep in China and declared full combat readiness. This happened a few days after Beijing announced a successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
China announces successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean
The Chinese Defense Ministry announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean on September 25. The launch took place as part of annual military exercises amid tensions with the United States and its allies.
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The russian-Chinese military exercises Ocean 2024 are part of the ongoing strengthening of military coordination between the two countries. Experts note the growing complexity and geography of joint exercises amid global tensions.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with satellites to expand coverage in the Arctic
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The US sends a submarine with missiles to the Middle East
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Japan fears a powerful earthquake in the Nankai fault
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Colombia issues flood alert due to flooding on the Chilcotín River
A landslide on the Chilcotín River created a natural dam, leading to flooding in Colombia. The authorities announced an evacuation in one of the remote areas, expecting a significant increase in the water level in the river.
russia launches large-scale naval exercises with 20 thousand troops
The terrorist country has launched planned military exercises involving three fleets and the Caspian Flotilla. About 20,000 military personnel and 300 ships are taking part in the exercise to test the naval command and control.
UN calls for revision of climate strategies due to record heat wave
Antonio Guterres urged the world to urgently review climate strategies due to the record heat wave. He emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen the fight against inequality.
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A joint first step towards a just peace based on the UN Charter - Zelenskyy on the Peace Summit
The Global Peace Summit has begun with the participation of representatives of 100 countries and organizations from all continents, which aims to find a just peace based on international law and the UN Charter.
Northern China is preparing for a record heat wave: the temperature already exceeds 40 degrees Celsius
Northern China is preparing for a record heat wave, with temperatures already exceeding 40 ° C, forcing authorities to issue high temperature warnings.
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A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has buried more than 2,000 people in remote mountain villages, complicating rescue efforts: only 5 bodies have been found so far.
France to lift state of emergency in riot-hit New Caledonia
Seven more mobile units will soon arrive in New Caledonia as reinforcements, and the state of emergency will end as planned on Tuesday morning local time, following recent unrest that has caused seven deaths, hundreds of arrests and widespread destruction.
Landslide in Papua New Guinea kills more than 670 people
More than 670 people are feared dead after a massive landslide buried more than 150 homes in Papua New Guinea.
More than 300 people buried in landslide in Papua New Guinea
More than 300 people and more than 1,100 homes have been buried underground in a massive landslide that leveled a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea.
Macron suspends electoral reform in New Caledonia after deadly riots
French President Macron has abandoned controversial plans for electoral reform in New Caledonia after deadly riots, promising a dialogue to find an alternative agreement on the territory's future.
Macron calls unrest in New Caledonia unprecedented: leaves 3000 French troops there
Six people have been killed and hundreds injured in unprecedented riots in the French territory of New Caledonia over a controversial electoral reform that gives French residents the right to vote.
Macron visits New Caledonia to resolve crisis in unstable French territory
French President Emmanuel Macron has made a 25-hour flight to New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, to regain control of the crisis sparked by violent protests against voting rights and independence demands.
President of Taiwan calls on China to stop intimidation
Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-teh, called on China to stop its political and military intimidation of Taiwan and work together to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region.
Unrest in New Caledonia: gendarmes unblock the road from the airport, eliminating 76 barricades
French security forces have cleared the road between the airport and Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, removing 76 barricades amid ongoing unrest over changes to electoral laws.