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- 1El Niño reaches record strength, driving global weather shifts▼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 recorded, marking a major shift in global weather patterns. The development is expected to influence temperatures, rainfall and storm activity across many regions, and is drawing widespread attention as scientists and the public assess the implications for extreme weather worldwide.
- 2US 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. The alert, first reported by Spanish newspaper El Mundo, was shared with European governments by the CIA, prompting concern across NATO members about the growing threat of Russian hybrid action on allied territory.
- 3Indonesian wildfire haze spreads across Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines●Toxic haze from Indonesia’s wildfires continues to spread across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, as a blockbust
Toxic haze from Indonesia's wildfires is spreading across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. A strong El Niño combined with land-clearing practices has created tinderbox conditions, fuelling the fires and pushing smoke across national borders. The worsening air quality is drawing regional concern, with the annual haze season once again becoming a cross-border environmental and public health problem for Southeast Asia.
- 4US reportedly warned 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 Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following meetings involving the CIA Director. The report is spreading rapidly across France, Spain and Italy, where the alleged threat to Southern European targets is raising alarm and questions about European security.
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Attention is turning to an El Niño event being described as unlike anything previously recorded. Commentators warn the pattern could bring record heat, intense storms and disruption to weather systems worldwide, affecting rainfall, crops and fisheries across the Pacific and beyond. The scale of the phenomenon and its link to warming oceans have made it a major talking point in climate discussion.
- 6Ethiopia 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 international reports. The allegations mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric from Addis Ababa, implicating three of its neighbours in the ongoing conflict in the country's north. The claim risks worsening already strained relations across the Horn of Africa and the Nile basin.
- 7Ethiopia 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 as fighting intensifies in the country's north. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, threatening to widen a conflict that has already strained relations with its neighbours and drawn international concern over the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region.
- 8Trump and Macron clash at UN over Gaza▼Gaza divide a Trump y Macron: así fue el choque entre ambos líderes ante la ONU
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron clashed publicly at the United Nations over Gaza, exposing a sharp divide between the US and France on how to address the conflict. The confrontation between the two leaders drew wide attention, with Spanish-language coverage highlighting the tense exchange and what it signals for Western unity on the war.
- 9US 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.
- 10El Nino could kill nearly half a million more people●Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News
El Nino, the warming of Pacific Ocean waters that drives extreme weather worldwide, is being linked to projections of nearly half a million additional deaths, according to coverage by DW News. The warning highlights how droughts, floods, food insecurity and disease outbreaks tied to the climate pattern could hit vulnerable populations hardest, prompting debate over global preparedness and climate adaptation funding.
- 11Super El Nino could claim 450,000 lives, warnings say●अल निनोमुळे 4.50 लाख मृत्यूची भीती | Super el NIno | Global Warming
Marathi news reports are warning that a potential Super El Nino event, intensified by global warming, could lead to an estimated 450,000 deaths. The coverage links the climate pattern to extreme weather impacts and rising mortality risks, prompting concern among audiences tracking climate change developments.
- 12Ethiopia 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 intensifies in the country's north, a charge that deepens regional tensions over the year-long conflict. The claim risks straining relations with two neighbours already at odds with Addis Ababa over a disputed border region and dam negotiations. Observers warn the accusations could further internationalise the war.
- 13Super El Niño Heatwave Could Kill 450,000, Scientists Warn●"Super El Niño" Heatwave Could Cause 450,000 Deaths; Climate Change Linked to 44% Increase in Ext...
Researchers warn that a super El Niño event combined with climate change could lead to around 450,000 deaths worldwide. New analysis links human-driven warming to a 44% increase in extreme heat events, intensifying concerns that the next super El Niño would push heatwave mortality far beyond previous records, with vulnerable populations in tropical regions facing the greatest risk.
- 14Rising seas redraw coastlines and threaten coastal cities●Climate change is redrawing coastlines and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities.
Climate change is redrawing the world's coastlines, with rising sea levels posing a growing threat to cities built along the shore. The warning has drawn wide attention, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with coverage of how warming oceans, melting ice and erosion could displace communities and force costly adaptations in low-lying urban areas worldwide.
- 15Gaza 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.
- 16Global 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.
- 17Hurricane Polo Ranks Among Strongest Storms Ever Amid 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 El Niño conditions cited as a key factor fueling its intensity. The storm's exceptional strength has drawn widespread attention, with coverage focusing on how the warming Pacific phenomenon is supercharging hurricane activity and what it signals for the rest of the storm season.
- 18CIA warns Europe of possible Russian drone attack plan●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
Spain's El Mundo reports the CIA has warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing an attack scenario in Europe reminiscent of Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb. According to the report, drones could be concealed inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from the sea against European targets, raising alarm among security services.
- 19Russia 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.
- 20Ethiopia 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 region. Sudan's army has denied the allegation, saying it is the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that maintain ties with Tigray fighters. The accusations deepen tensions between the Nile neighbours at a time when relations are already strained over water and border disputes.
- 21Strait 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.
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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.
- 23'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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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.
- 25Saudi Arabia Resumes Red Sea Oil Exports, a Blow to Iran▼Saudi Arabia Resumes Red Sea Oil Exports in Blow to Iran
Saudi Arabia has resumed oil exports through the Red Sea, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move revives shipments through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a route halted for years over attacks on tankers blamed on Iran-aligned Houthis, and is being read as a strategic and economic setback for Iran.
- 26Super 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.
- 27El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six months
A Guardian report says El Niño conditions are projected to lead to around 450,000 additional deaths over the next six months, citing climate and health impacts linked to the weather pattern. The figure is drawing attention to how El Niño drives disease, heat and food insecurity risks worldwide.
- 28UN migration agency reports Darfur displacement into Chad●🔴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 towards Tawila in recent days as security conditions deteriorate, highlighting the continued humanitarian toll of the conflict in the region.
- 29CIA warns Europe of possible Russian drone attack plot●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
Spain's El Mundo reports the CIA has warned Spain, France and Italy that Russia may be preparing a drone attack campaign against Europe, likened to Ukraine's "Operation Spiderweb". The scenario involves drones hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from the sea near European ports, prompting security concerns across the continent.
- 30Russia 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.
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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.
- 32Gaza 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.
- 33This 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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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.
- 35FAO urges more funding for Sudan as El Niño threatens food security●FAO urges more funding for Sudan as El Niño threatens food security in the region
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization is calling for increased funding for Sudan, warning that El Niño weather conditions threaten food security across the wider region. The appeal highlights growing concern that droughts or floods linked to the climate pattern could deepen hunger in a country already facing severe humanitarian strain.
- 36CIA warns Europe of possible Russian drone attack plot●Russia may be preparing its own “Operation Spiderweb” against Europe According to El Mundo, the CIA warned Spain, France
Spain's El Mundo reports that the CIA has warned Spain, France and Italy about a possible Russian attack scenario in Europe. According to the report, drones could be hidden inside ordinary shipping containers on merchant vessels and launched from the sea, echoing Ukraine's 'Operation Spiderweb' deep-strike tactics. The story is drawing wide attention across European social media.
- 37Sudan accuses RSF of attacking 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 fighting between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues to devastate cities across Sudan, with El-Obeid a key strategic battleground and humanitarian hub. Officials say strikes on civilian infrastructure worsen an already severe crisis for residents.
- 38US Treasury Yields Hit 2007 Levels Amid Iran Tensions●🟠 UPDATE US Treasury Yields Hit 2007 Levels Amid Iran War and Deficit Concerns President Trump suggests an extreme endga
US Treasury yields have climbed to levels last seen in 2007, driven by war-related fears involving Iran and growing concerns over the US budget deficit. President Trump has sharpened his rhetoric, suggesting Iran could strike America with a nuclear weapon and insisting the US faced an imminent nuclear threat, comments that are fuelling market anxiety alongside fiscal worries.
- 39Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites amid secrecy complaints●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon is asking the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites, but is withholding the orbital debris risk models used to justify the application, citing corporate confidentiality. Critics say the public deserves full transparency, arguing that a safe and sustainable orbital environment is a shared resource and that collision-risk data should not be hidden behind trade secrets.
- 40'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.