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Sri Lanka Supreme Court Stops Land Grab From War-Affected Tamils
Sri Lanka's top court halted a government move to acquire land in northern regions still reeling from the consequences 16 years after the end of a decades-long civil war.
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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.1 Hits Iran, Sparks Theories Of Nuclear Testing
The earthquake has now triggered a wave of speculations about whether Tehran has tested a nuclear weapon. It has also sparked concern because it struck near a city with a space and missile complex.
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Israel Military Says Missiles Fired From Iran As Conflict Enters Day 4
Sirens were sounded across northern Israel as Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of the Jewish state.
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1,000-Year-Old Viking-Era Artefact Could Be Thor's Hammer In Making
Archaeologists believe it could be either a Christian cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.
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The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo Shows Stunning Open World, but CD Projekt Red Warns Its Not Gameplay
In a stunning tech demo at the State of Unreal presentation on Tuesday, Epic Games and CD Projekt Red showed off the world of The Witcher 4 and the technology that powers the game. The technical build was not actual gameplay from the RPG, but it revealed the northern region of Kovir, which will be present in the game.
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32 Airports, Shut Due To India-Pakistan Conflict, Reopen For Flight Operations
The 32 airports across northern and northwestern regions of India that were closed due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan have reopened, said India's aviation regulator.
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No Commercial Flights In Western, Northern India Airspace After Operation Sindoor
The airspace in India's western region along the border with Pakistan is no longer available for commercial flights, reports said.
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Pakistan Minister Warns Of 'Immediate Threat' Of India War
A top Pakistan defense official warned of the possibility of war with India but said it can be averted, as tensions rise over last week's terrorist attacks in the northern region of Kashmir that killed 26 people.
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Mysterious 'Spinning Orb' Spotted Spiralling Across UK Skies, Here's What Caused It
The glowing anomaly was spotted spiralling across the sky in various northern regions, including Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Storm Éowyn Hits UK and Ireland: Red Alerts for Snow, Wind, and Flooding
Storm Éowyn, a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, is set to hit the UK and Ireland, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and winds up to 160 km/h. Red weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Scotland, signaling life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists are comparing its strength to the ...
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NOAA Confirms a Weak and 'Unusual' La Niña by Spring
An unusual La Niña event has been confirmed by NOAA, emerging later than expected in December 2024. This weaker and shorter cycle, part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to persist until April 2025. La Niña typically brings cooler and wetter winters to northern regions while causing warmer, drier conditions in the south. D...
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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Solar Wind from Sun's Large Coronal Hole Could Create Auroras This Weekend
A powerful solar wind is expected to hit Earth this weekend, originating from a massive coronal hole in the sun’s atmosphere. This phenomenon could result in dazzling northern lights, particularly in high-latitude regions. NOAA has issued a G1 geomagnetic storm warning for January 4-5, forecasting heightened geomagnetic activity.
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Mars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating Patterns
A new study suggests warm days on Mars often precede dust storms, with researchers analysing data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The findings show 78% of storms correlate with increased solar heating, particularly in northern regions of the planet. Scientists have developed an algorithm predicting certain storm types with 64% confidence, ...
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court Stops Land Grab From War-Affected Tamils
Sri Lanka's top court halted a government move to acquire land in northern regions still reeling from the consequences 16 years after the end of a decades-long civil war.
-
Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.1 Hits Iran, Sparks Theories Of Nuclear Testing
The earthquake has now triggered a wave of speculations about whether Tehran has tested a nuclear weapon. It has also sparked concern because it struck near a city with a space and missile complex.
-
Israel Military Says Missiles Fired From Iran As Conflict Enters Day 4
Sirens were sounded across northern Israel as Iran launched another barrage of ballistic missiles towards the densely populated regions of the Jewish state.
-
1,000-Year-Old Viking-Era Artefact Could Be Thor's Hammer In Making
Archaeologists believe it could be either a Christian cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.
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The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo Shows Stunning Open World, but CD Projekt Red Warns Its Not Gameplay
In a stunning tech demo at the State of Unreal presentation on Tuesday, Epic Games and CD Projekt Red showed off the world of The Witcher 4 and the technology that powers the game. The technical build was not actual gameplay from the RPG, but it revealed the northern region of Kovir, which will be present in the game.
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32 Airports, Shut Due To India-Pakistan Conflict, Reopen For Flight Operations
The 32 airports across northern and northwestern regions of India that were closed due to airspace restrictions in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan have reopened, said India's aviation regulator.
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No Commercial Flights In Western, Northern India Airspace After Operation Sindoor
The airspace in India's western region along the border with Pakistan is no longer available for commercial flights, reports said.
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Pakistan Minister Warns Of 'Immediate Threat' Of India War
A top Pakistan defense official warned of the possibility of war with India but said it can be averted, as tensions rise over last week's terrorist attacks in the northern region of Kashmir that killed 26 people.
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Mysterious 'Spinning Orb' Spotted Spiralling Across UK Skies, Here's What Caused It
The glowing anomaly was spotted spiralling across the sky in various northern regions, including Greater Manchester, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Storm Éowyn Hits UK and Ireland: Red Alerts for Snow, Wind, and Flooding
Storm Éowyn, a rapidly intensifying bomb cyclone, is set to hit the UK and Ireland, bringing snow, heavy rainfall, and winds up to 160 km/h. Red weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, including Ireland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Scotland, signaling life-threatening conditions. Meteorologists are comparing its strength to the ...
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NOAA Confirms a Weak and 'Unusual' La Niña by Spring
An unusual La Niña event has been confirmed by NOAA, emerging later than expected in December 2024. This weaker and shorter cycle, part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to persist until April 2025. La Niña typically brings cooler and wetter winters to northern regions while causing warmer, drier conditions in the south. D...
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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Solar Wind from Sun's Large Coronal Hole Could Create Auroras This Weekend
A powerful solar wind is expected to hit Earth this weekend, originating from a massive coronal hole in the sun’s atmosphere. This phenomenon could result in dazzling northern lights, particularly in high-latitude regions. NOAA has issued a G1 geomagnetic storm warning for January 4-5, forecasting heightened geomagnetic activity.
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Mars Dust Storms May Be Predictable Based on Surface Heating Patterns
A new study suggests warm days on Mars often precede dust storms, with researchers analysing data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The findings show 78% of storms correlate with increased solar heating, particularly in northern regions of the planet. Scientists have developed an algorithm predicting certain storm types with 64% confidence, ...
