The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Medway fired 120 rounds from its 30mm cannon during a live-fire training exercise in the South Atlantic, drawing a protest from Argentina and adding a new
Cyberattacks targeting commercial refrigeration systems in supermarkets have been confirmed across multiple European countries, with operators in Belgium, Sweden, Estonia, and France all reporting incidents in which freezer temperatures were remotely manipulated and food safety was compromised. The attack method
King Charles visited Antigua and Barbuda in October and November 2026 for the country’s 45th independence anniversary. Queen Camilla was scheduled to join him
Qantas is deploying its iconic Airbus A380 superjumbo on additional routes in 2026, boosting capacity on key international corridors and offering passengers upgraded cabin experiences.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed El Niño conditions for 2026, signalling a drier and hotter season for farmers and communities across eastern and southern Australia.
Super Typhoon Dolphin has reached Category 5 intensity over the western Pacific Ocean, threatening the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan with extreme winds and storm surge.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has given 81% odds that the developing El Niño will break a 155-year intensity record, potentially becoming one of the strongest events in modern climate
The U.S. State Department faced diplomatic embarrassment after presenting an AI-generated map at the AIDS2026 international conference in Rio de Janeiro that mislabelled multiple African countries. The map highlighted six nations —
Orca encounters involving recreational and commercial vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar have generated growing concern among sailors and marine researchers. More than 500 documented interactions have been recorded between 2020 and
Space weather forecasters predicted exceptional aurora borealis displays across northern latitudes, with the best viewing window running from September through October 2026. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and aurora forecasting services
Search and rescue operations are underway for ten international climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who went missing on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range after an avalanche struck around
A severe heat wave swept across Western Europe in June 2026, pushing temperatures to dangerous extremes and triggering widespread health emergencies. Land surface temperatures exceeded 50°C (122°F) in parts of France and
Spain’s European border enclave of Ceuta faced an unprecedented surge in migration when between 1,500 and 2,000 migrants crossed from Morocco over a 10-day period, with the heaviest influx occurring on July