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- 1New data shows El Niño strongest ever recorded▼New data shows El Niño is strongest ever with major shift in global weather patterns | BBC News
New data indicates the current El Niño is the strongest ever measured, driving a major shift in global weather patterns. Scientists say the event is altering rainfall and temperature patterns across continents, with potential impacts on droughts, floods and harvests worldwide. The finding is drawing wide attention as meteorologists track how the intensified pattern will affect weather in the months ahead.
- 2US intelligence warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone attacks●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe, according to Spanish daily El Mundo. The warning was said to have been shared with European governments following contact involving the CIA Director. The report is circulating widely in France, Spain and Italy, raising fresh concern about Russian activity reaching into NATO territory.
- 3Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels
Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan rebel forces, according to the Washington Post. The claim escalates regional tensions, implicating three of Ethiopia's neighbours in the conflict and drawing attention to the widening diplomatic rifts around the war in northern Ethiopia.
- 4Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north. The allegation, reported by France 24, escalates tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours and risks widening a conflict that has already drawn in regional powers and displaced large numbers of civilians.
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Climate commentators are warning that the current El Niño is unlike anything previously recorded, with ocean temperatures reaching exceptional levels. The claim has drawn millions of viewers and sparked widespread discussion about potential impacts, including extreme weather, record heat, and effects on agriculture and ecosystems worldwide.
- 6US warns Spain, France, Italy of possible Russian drone attacks●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. The warning, reported by Spain's El Mundo, was allegedly shared with European governments following a briefing by the CIA director. The story is spreading rapidly across France, Italy and Spain, raising fresh concerns about Russian sabotage activity on European soil.
- 7US intelligence warns Southern Europe of possible Russian drone attacks●BREAKING | U.S. intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks ag
US intelligence has reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing drone attacks against targets in Southern Europe. Spanish newspaper El Mundo says the intelligence was shared with European governments following briefings involving the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, France and Italy as officials weigh the security implications for the region.
- 8Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting continues in the country's north, escalating regional tensions. The claim, reported by international outlets including Al Jazeera, comes amid a conflict that has already strained relations with Khartoum over border and dam disputes. Sudan and Egypt have not been reported as confirming the accusation.
- 9Trump and Macron clash over Gaza at the UN▼Gaza divide a Trump y Macron: así fue el choque entre ambos líderes ante la ONU
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron clashed publicly at the United Nations over Gaza, exposing a sharp divide between the two leaders on how to address the conflict. The confrontation drew wide attention as diplomats and audiences reacted to the unusually direct exchange between the allies.
- 10CIA warns Spain, France and Italy of Russian drone attack plan●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
The CIA has warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing covert drone attacks on European soil, according to Spain's El Mundo. The reported scenario involves drones hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels, to be launched from the sea against European targets. The warning draws comparisons to Ukraine's 'Operation Spiderweb', the surprise drone strike on Russian air bases. The report is drawing wide attention across Spanish and Italian media and social networks.
- 11Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities worldwide●Climate change is redrawing coastlines and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities.
Rising sea levels driven by climate change are redrawing coastlines and putting coastal cities at growing risk, with the story drawing heavy attention after coverage by Al Jazeera Arabic. The report highlights how erosion, flooding and land loss are becoming urgent problems for densely populated shorelines, prompting renewed debate over adaptation and defenses.
- 12Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/e thi
Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north, escalating regional tensions. Sudan's army has denied the allegation, saying its rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, is the party involved with Tigrayan fighters rather than Khartoum itself. The accusations come amid a broader deterioration in relations between the Horn of Africa neighbours, with Egypt also locked in its own disputes with Ethiopia over the Nile dam. Observers warn the claims risk widening an already volatile conflict.
- 13Super El Nino feared to cause 450,000 deaths●अल निनोमुळे 4.50 लाख मृत्यूची भीती | Super el NIno | Global Warming
Marathi news reports warn that a developing Super El Nino, intensified by global warming, could lead to an estimated 450,000 deaths. The forecasts point to extreme heat, drought and crop failures affecting millions, with India and other vulnerable regions seen as most at risk. Commenters are sharing concerns over heatwave preparedness and the growing impact of climate change on public health.
- 14Hurricane Polo among strongest storms ever, fueled by El Niño●Hurricane Polo now among "strongest storms ever" fueled by El Niño
Hurricane Polo is being described as one of the strongest storms ever recorded, with forecasters and news outlets pointing to El Niño conditions in the Pacific as the force behind its unusual intensity. Coverage highlights how the warming pattern is supercharging eastern Pacific hurricanes this season, raising questions about what else the season may bring.
- 15Russia says it struck Ukrainian military infrastructure and vessels▼Russia says it struck military infrastructure, vessels in Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry says it carried out strikes on military infrastructure and vessels in Ukraine, according to reporting carried by Reuters and multiple US outlets. The claim comes as the war continues and follows repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian military targets. Details on casualties, locations or the scale of damage have not been confirmed, and Ukrainian officials have not commented in the available reports.
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Scientists describe a 'super El Niño' now bursting through global temperature records, with the climate phenomenon expected to keep intensifying in the months before it reaches its peak. The Guardian reports the strength of the event has stunned researchers, raising fresh concern about extreme weather, heatwaves and warming impacts worldwide as forecasters monitor its trajectory.
- 17Gaza families shelter in buildings at risk of collapse▼‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse
Palestinian families displaced across Gaza are taking shelter in heavily damaged buildings that could collapse at any time, saying they have nowhere else to go. The report highlights the scale of destruction in the territory and the desperation of residents who have been repeatedly displaced, forced to choose between unsafe ruins and the streets as the conflict continues.
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A United Nations official has called for increased funding to help the Horn of Africa prepare for the impacts of El Nino, which threatens to bring extreme weather to a region still recovering from years of drought. The appeal comes amid fears of flooding and further food insecurity across countries including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia.
- 19Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens▼Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report
A new report says global temperatures have reached record highs as the El Niño climate pattern strengthens in the Pacific. El Niño, which warms ocean surface waters and alters weather worldwide, is adding to the underlying warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists warn the combination could push average temperatures to new extremes in the coming months, with implications for heatwaves, droughts and storms across many regions.
- 20Strait known as 'Gate of Tears' becomes new flash point in Iran war▼A new flash point in the Iran war: The narrow strait called the ‘Gate of Tears’
Attention is turning to the Bab el-Mandeb strait, nicknamed the 'Gate of Tears', as a new flash point in the war involving Iran. The narrow waterway is a critical chokepoint for global shipping, and its emergence as a battleground raises concerns about disruptions to trade routes and a widening of the regional conflict.
- 21Super El Niño smashes temperature records months before its peak●Super El Niño bursts through temperature record months ahead of peak
A super El Niño has pushed global temperatures past existing records months before the event is expected to reach its peak, the Guardian reports. Scientists warn the pattern is driving exceptional heat worldwide and could bring further record-breaking months as the phenomenon intensifies into 2027.
- 22Thousands flee Darfur fighting into Chad, UN migration agency reports●🔴OIM: Desplazados de # Darfur cruzan hacia # Chad huyendo de combates 📍La organización también reportó el desplazamiento
The International Organization for Migration reports that displaced people from Sudan's Darfur region are crossing into Chad to escape ongoing fighting. The agency also says more than two thousand people have fled from El Fasher to Tawila in recent days as security conditions deteriorate, adding to one of the world's largest displacement crises.
- 23El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six months
New projections reported by the Guardian estimate that the developing El Niño could cause around 450,000 additional deaths over the next six months, through heat, drought, food insecurity and disease linked to the climate pattern. The figure is drawing attention to the human cost of El Niño events and the preparedness of health and aid systems ahead of the coming months.
- 24This year's record El Niño and its global impacts▼The impacts of this year’s record-shattering El Niño
The 2023-24 El Niño is described as record-shattering, with analysis of its wide-ranging effects on global temperatures, weather patterns and ecosystems. The event has driven exceptional ocean warming in the tropical Pacific, contributing to record global heat, shifts in rainfall, droughts and flooding in various regions, and stress on fisheries and agriculture. Commentators are weighing how much of the recent temperature surge should be attributed to El Niño versus longer-term climate change.
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EU defence discussions in Brussels are being overshadowed by an unresolved shortfall in funding for Ukraine. As member states weigh future support, the funding gap has become a central sticking point, raising questions over how Europe will sustain military and financial aid to Kyiv and what role the bloc will play if United States backing remains uncertain.
- 26Russia claims overnight drone strikes on Ukrainian logistics and vessels●Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian logistics and vessels The Russian defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had car
Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that its forces carried out overnight drone strikes on Ukrainian logistics centres, port and transport infrastructure, communications facilities, and vessels. Moscow claims the targets supported Ukrainian military operations, though the full extent of damage and any casualties has not been independently confirmed.
- 27'Super El Niño' deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan, UN says▼‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN
The United Nations warns that a powerful 'Super El Niño' weather event is worsening an already severe hunger crisis in South Sudan. The climate pattern is disrupting rainfall and food production in a country where millions already face food insecurity, deepening concerns among aid agencies about the scale of humanitarian need in the months ahead.
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Russia's military says it carried out strikes on vessels in Ukraine, continuing its campaign against Ukrainian shipping and port infrastructure in the Black Sea region. The claim comes as naval and maritime targets have become a recurring focus of the war, with both sides reporting attacks on ships and port facilities. Details on casualties, the vessels involved, and the exact location have not yet been confirmed.
- 29Amazon asks FCC to approve 5,105 new satellites●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission for approval to launch 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband constellation. Critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality, arguing the public cannot assess collision and space debris dangers. Space policy watchers are calling for full transparency, saying a safe orbital environment should not be decided behind closed doors.
- 30Sudan blames RSF for attacks on civilian sites in El-Obeid▼Sudanese authorities accuse paramilitary RSF of attacking civilian facilities in El-Obeid
Sudanese authorities have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of attacking civilian facilities in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. The accusation comes as the war between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to displace millions and worsen humanitarian conditions across the country. El-Obeid has been a contested logistics hub, and strikes on civilian infrastructure there are drawing renewed concern over the protection of non-combatants.
- 31Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has pledged for the first time to phase out fossil fuels, setting a target of 2045. The commitment marks a significant step in the country's energy transition, building on its existing climate neutrality goals. The pledge is drawing attention internationally as one of the most explicit timelines announced by a major industrial economy.
- 32'Super' El Niño Heat Could Kill Nearly Half a Million by February●Scientists Say Scorching Temperatures Brought on by the 'Super' El Niño Could Kill Nearly Half a Million People by Febru
Scientists are warning that extreme temperatures driven by the ongoing 'super' El Niño could cause nearly half a million deaths by February. The warning links the intensified El Niño pattern to dangerous heat extremes, and the figure is drawing attention online as people share and discuss the scale of the projected human toll.
- 33CIA warns Spain, France and Italy of possible Russian drone plot●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
Russia may be preparing a drone attack campaign against Europe, according to a report in the Spanish newspaper El Mundo. The CIA reportedly warned Spain, France and Italy of a possible scenario in which drones would be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers aboard merchant vessels and launched from the sea. The plan draws comparisons to Ukraine's 'Operation Spiderweb', the surprise drone strikes on Russian airbases.
- 34Gaza families shelter in buildings at risk of collapse●‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse "The partially collapsed roof above Masada Ab
Palestinian families displaced by the war in Gaza are sheltering in partially collapsed buildings they say may fall at any time. One resident, Masada Abu Jarad, lives beneath a roof of broken concrete with twisted steel bars protruding from it. With nowhere else to go, families say they are forced to choose between unsafe buildings and the street, as aid agencies warn of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
- 35Israel's war on Lebanon mapped in figures●„Israels Krieg gegen den # Libanon in Karten und Zahlen. Bericht der # medico -Partnerorganisation Public Works Die isra
Medico's partner organisation Public Works has published a report documenting Israel's war against Lebanon in maps and figures. It records that Israeli bombardments in southern Lebanon, accompanied by a military ground offensive, have left the most severe devastation, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The report is drawing attention among German-speaking audiences as a detailed data-based account of the destruction and humanitarian consequences of the conflict.
- 36Corals Face Existential Threat as Super El Niño Heats Oceans▼Corals Face an Existential Threat as the Super El Niño Heats Up
Conservationists warn that the current super El Niño is pushing ocean temperatures to levels that could trigger mass coral bleaching and death on reefs worldwide. Rising heat stress is described as an existential threat to coral ecosystems, which support vast marine biodiversity and coastal livelihoods. Environmental groups are urging attention to the accelerating damage as sea surface temperatures break records.
- 37IDF trains to destroy Hamas tunnels in Israel's 'Little Gaza'●BREAKING: IDF Trains To DESTROY Hamas Terror Tunnels Inside Israel's "Little Gaza" | TBN Israel
Reports say the Israeli military is training to destroy Hamas tunnel networks in an area of Israel nicknamed 'Little Gaza', amid ongoing operations linked to the Gaza conflict. The coverage highlights underground warfare tactics and the continued focus on Hamas infrastructure along Israel's southern border, drawing wide attention to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- 38Six killed, four Americans among dead, in explosion near Athens Acropolis●Four American tourists among 6 killed after explosion levels building near Athens’ Acropolis
An explosion destroyed a building near the Acropolis in Athens, killing six people, four of them American tourists. The blast leveled the structure in a busy area close to Greece's most visited landmark, raising questions about what caused the explosion and whether others were injured. Details on the victims and the circumstances remain limited as authorities respond to the scene.
- 39El Niño on track to be strongest on record▼This year’s El Niño is on track to be the strongest on record. It could also be a glimpse of our climate future.
Meteorologists report that this year's El Niño is on track to become the strongest ever recorded. Scientists warn the event may offer a preview of what a warming climate could bring, as El Niño typically drives extreme heat, droughts, and floods across many parts of the world. Commentators are urging preparation for disruptive weather patterns in the months ahead.
- 40Two overnight shootings kill 27 in South Africa▼South Africa reels from two shootings that kill 27 in one night
Two separate shootings in South Africa left 27 people dead in a single night, according to Reuters. The killings have shocked the country and drawn attention to its persistent problem with gun violence. Authorities have not been quoted in available reporting on suspects or motives, and further details about the locations and victims remain limited.