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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 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. According to Spain's El Mundo, the intelligence was shared with European governments following a briefing by the CIA Director. The report is drawing strong attention across Spain, France and Italy as governments weigh the threat.
- 3US reportedly warned Southern Europe of Russian drone threat●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 El Mundo. The warning was reportedly shared with European governments by the CIA Director. The report is drawing wide attention across Spain, France and Italy, where governments have not yet commented publicly on the alleged intelligence.
- 4Ethiopia army chief 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, a striking charge against three of Ethiopia's neighbours. The claim escalates rhetoric around the Tigray conflict and threatens to deepen regional tensions, with the accusation reported by major international outlets including the Washington Post and ABC News.
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Scientists and commentators say the current El Niño is unlike any previously observed, with ocean temperatures in the Pacific reaching record highs. The event is being linked to extreme weather worldwide, including heatwaves, flooding and droughts, and is fuelling debate about how climate change may be intensifying the natural cycle.
- 6Ethiopia 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.
- 7Super El Nino could claim 450,000 lives, warnings warn●अल निनोमुळे 4.50 लाख मृत्यूची भीती | Super el NIno | Global Warming
A Marathi-language news report warns that a developing Super El Nino, driven by global warming, could lead to an estimated 450,000 deaths. The coverage highlights fears of extreme heat, drought and disrupted monsoons linked to the phenomenon, with concerns focused on vulnerable populations in India and across the tropics as climate conditions intensify.
- 8US 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.
- 9Rising seas redraw coastlines and threaten coastal cities●Climate change is redrawing coastlines and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities.
Rising sea levels caused by climate change are reshaping coastlines around the world, putting coastal cities at growing risk of flooding and erosion. The warning highlights how communities and governments face mounting pressure to adapt infrastructure and plan for long-term displacement as oceans continue to rise.
- 10Ethiopia 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 to rage in the country's north. The allegations mark a sharp escalation in rhetoric, threatening to widen a conflict already destabilising the Horn of Africa and straining ties with two key neighbours along the Nile.
- 11CIA 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.
- 12El Nino could kill nearly half a million more people●Could El Nino kill nearly half a million more people? | DW News
DW News examines projections that a strong El Nino event could be linked to nearly half a million additional deaths worldwide. The climate pattern drives droughts, floods and crop failures across vulnerable regions, straining food supplies and health systems. The report looks at which populations face the greatest risk and how governments and aid agencies are preparing for the coming season.
- 13Hurricane 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.
- 14Ethiopia 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.
- 15Trump 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.
- 16Saudi 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.
- 17El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six months
A new projection reported by the Guardian warns that the current El Niño could cause around 450,000 extra deaths over the next six months. The figure points to the severe human cost of the climate pattern, which brings droughts, floods and food insecurity across large parts of the world. Commenters are reacting with alarm at the scale of the estimate.
- 18UN 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.
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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.
- 20Sudan 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.
- 21Amazon 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.
- 22Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has committed for the first time to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target date of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant step in the country's climate policy and is being discussed as a notable signal for international climate efforts, given Germany's status as Europe's largest economy and a major industrial nation.
- 23Elon Musk praises Chinese AI models as outstanding●Elon on Chinese AI: “The Chinese AI models are generally outstanding” and China is "by far the best in terms of performa
Elon Musk has praised Chinese artificial intelligence, saying Chinese AI models are 'generally outstanding' and that China is 'by far the best in terms of performance per unit of compute.' The remarks, reported by the South China Morning Post alongside comments on Xi Jinping's leadership, are drawing attention as debate intensifies over how China's AI capabilities compare with those of the United States.
- 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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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.
- 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.
- 27Russia 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.
- 28IDF 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.
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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.
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Diplomats from Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and Chad traded accusations at the United Nations over the supply of fuel sustaining Sudan's war and allegations of chemical weapons use. The confrontation underscores rising tensions between Khartoum and its neighbours as the conflict continues to draw in regional powers and international scrutiny.
- 31Strait 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.
- 32CIA 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.
- 33El Niño Drives Storms on Both U.S. Coasts▼With Storms on 2 Sides of the U.S., El Niño Shows Its Might
The United States is facing significant storms on both coasts at once, a pattern being attributed to the strength of El Niño. The climate phenomenon, marked by warmer Pacific Ocean waters, is influencing weather across the country, with the East and West experiencing severe conditions simultaneously and forecasters warning of continued storm risks.
- 34FBI Data Breach Raises Fears for Employee Safety●Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees
The FBI is dealing with what is being described as an embarrassing breach of its systems, and the fallout is raising alarms about the potential harm to the bureau's own employees. Officials and observers worry that exposed information could put staff at risk, adding to scrutiny of the agency's cybersecurity practices at a sensitive time.
- 35'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.
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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.
- 37Corals 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.
- 38Russia 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.
- 39Sudan's al-Burhan rejects US-backed ceasefire initiative▼Al-Burhan, de Sudán, se opone a la iniciativa de alto el fuego respaldada por EE. UU. tras la denegación de su visado
Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has come out against a United States-backed ceasefire initiative, shortly after being denied a visa to travel to the US. The rejection highlights the deepening rift between Khartoum and Washington over how to end Sudan's devastating civil war, now approaching its third year. Observers say the visa denial and the public refusal signal collapsing trust in the peace process.
- 40Israel'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.