El Niño is officially here, bringing domino weather effects across the planet
By the time an El Niño is declared, it means Earth’s atmosphere is already beginning to respond.
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NATO shoots down drone over Latvia as concern about Ukraine war’s spread grows
The drone, which entered Latvia from Russia, was the latest to violate the airspace of a NATO member during the war.
Continue ReadingPope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church
On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asylum seekers.
Continue ReadingXi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.’s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff policies.
Continue ReadingHungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.
Continue ReadingHungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.
Continue ReadingDespite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.
Continue ReadingDespite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.
Continue ReadingIsrael and Lebanon renew ceasefire that doesn’t include key party: Hezbollah
Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on the latest agreement.
Continue ReadingU.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitive information.
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