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1. Nasa’s mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad
Nasa’s mega rocket has successfully reached the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking a significant step towards the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years. The rocket’s journey took nearly 12 hours as final preparations are set to commence.
2. Five dead after high-speed train collision in Spain
Tragedy struck in southern Spain as at least five people lost their lives and dozens were injured following a collision between two high-speed trains. The incident occurred near Adamuz, close to Cordoba, when a train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and collided with another train.
3. Syria says it has reached ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurdish militia
Syria has announced a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, a group allied with the United States in the fight against the Islamic State. This development follows a weekend of intense clashes that resulted in significant territorial losses for the militia.
4. German soldiers leave Greenland after 44 hours
A German military reconnaissance team has concluded its brief 44-hour mission in Greenland and is now returning home. The team of 15 soldiers was reported to be boarding a flight from Nuuk after their deployment on the Arctic island.
5. South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather
In response to devastating floods and severe weather, South Africa has declared a national disaster. The torrential rains have resulted in at least 30 fatalities, extensive damage to homes, and the destruction of roads and bridges in the northern regions of the country.
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6. Severe forest fires in central Chile have claimed the lives of at least 14 people, primarily in the town of Penco. Mayor Rodrigo Vera reported the tragic toll on local radio, as the Interior Ministry initially indicated two fatalities.
7. In Russian-occupied Ukraine, drone strikes have left over 200,000 households without power, according to Kremlin-installed authorities. Ukrainian officials reported that overnight attacks on the energy grid resulted in at least two deaths, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
8. In Austria, eight skiers have lost their lives due to three separate avalanches. The first incident occurred in the Bad Hofgastein area, where a female skier was buried, followed by additional avalanches in nearby locations, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
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In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to urge the European Union to deploy a trade “bazooka” in response to threats of tariffs from former President Trump. This comes after Trump indicated he would impose tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland plans, prompting an emergency meeting of EU ambassadors.
Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed his commitment to advancing a common European defense strategy, even if not all EU members agree. He emphasized the need for Europe to enhance its integration and establish a unified defense framework.
Turning to the weather, it’s a chilly day across Europe, with Riga experiencing a bitter cold at -7 degrees. London is cooler at around 8 degrees, while Berlin sees a high of just 1 degree. Paris and Brussels are slightly warmer, both hovering around 7 degrees, and Madrid is cool at 7 degrees as well. Stockholm remains frigid at 1 degree.
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