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Torrential rains unleashed by Typhoon Wutip have caused devastating floods in Huaiji County, Guangdong Province in China, submerging homes, washing away roads, and leaving tens of thousands of residents without power in what is being described as the worst flooding the region has experienced in a century. The heavy downpour, which began earlier this week, intensified on Wednesday morning as water levels at the Huaiji hydrometric station reached 55.22 meters surpassing the danger threshold by 5.22 meters. This reading marks the highest flood level ever recorded since the station was established, according to China Central Television (CCTV). The extreme weather has…

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Tuesday in a dramatic display of volcanic power, sending a towering column of ash 10 kilometers into the atmosphere and prompting Indonesian authorities to raise the alert status to its highest level. The eruption occurred in the East Nusa Tenggara province, a remote area of the Indonesian archipelago, and was followed by urgent warnings for residents and travelers to steer clear of the danger zone surrounding the crater. Authorities have banned all activities within two kilometers of the volcano, citing the ongoing threat of further eruptions and pyroclastic flows. Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard…

Flash floods triggered by intense rainfall have claimed the lives of three individuals in northern West Virginia, according to local authorities. Emergency services continued search and rescue operations on Sunday as several people remained unaccounted for. The flooding, which occurred Saturday night, caused widespread damage to infrastructure across affected areas including Wheeling and surrounding communities in Ohio County. The National Weather Service reported that between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain fell in less than 30 minutes, leading to a rapid surge in water levels that local drainage systems and waterways were unable to contain. The resulting flash floods swept through streets,…

Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidency with 50.89%, defeating Trzaskowski and signaling a nationalist shift in the country’s political direction.

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sumatra island early Friday, according to data from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers beneath the surface, which is classified as shallow and can lead to more intense ground shaking near the epicenter. The seismic event was registered on the morning of May 23 and was strong enough to be felt across parts of Sumatra. However, authorities confirmed that the quake did not pose a risk of triggering a tsunami. Initial assessments indicate that there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities, and damage to infrastructure appears…

EU greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2% in Q4 2024, reaching 897 million tonnes CO2-eq, while GDP increased by 1.5%, according to Eurostat’s latest report.

Spain issued an emergency lockdown after a warehouse fire near Barcelona released toxic chlorine gas across five districts.

Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats.

The European Parliament has backed a major initiative to strengthen EU defence manufacturing and boost weapons supply capabilities.

EU lawmakers adopt flexible gas storage rules to stabilize prices and extend the EU scheme until 2027, lowering mandatory fill targets to 83% for winter readiness.