A total solar eclipse will take place over parts of northern Spain, making day briefly turn to night. Millions of people in Europe, Canada, the northern United States, and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse.
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The total eclipse is the first in mainland Europe since 2006.
The Moon will completely block the Sun in northern Spain during the eclipse.
Many others across Europe, Canada, northern U.S., and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse.
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers the Sun as seen from Earth.
The event is expected on August 12, 2026.
The French Astronomy Association provided expert information about how solar eclipses work.
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The eclipse is a rare celestial event attracting interest across multiple countries.
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A total solar eclipse will soon be visible in northern Spain, where the Moon will completely cover the Sun, turning day briefly into night. Millions of people in parts of Europe, Canada, the northern United States, and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse.
Key Facts
The total solar eclipse will be visible in northern Spain.
During the eclipse, the Moon will fully block the Sun for a short time.
Millions of people across Europe, Canada, the northern U.S., and northwest Africa will see part of the eclipse.
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking sunlight.
This event is rare and attracts a lot of interest from the public and scientists.
The eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026.
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A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing many buildings to collapse. Rescuers saved a baby and a man trapped under the rubble, while emergency teams continue searching for survivors amid thousands injured and missing.
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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026.
At least 181 people have died and 2,595 have been injured.
Thousands of people are still unaccounted for after the quake.
Video footage shows rescuers pulling a baby and an adult alive from collapsed building rubble.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella had been in office only a few days before the earthquake.
The United States offered more than $15 million in aid to Colombia.
Mexico will send search and health workers along with medical supplies.
El Salvador plans to send two planes with 100 tons of aid to help Colombia.
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Spain is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, the first in over 100 years visible on the mainland. Millions of people are expected to watch the event, while authorities are working to prevent wildfires during the hot and dry summer conditions.
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The total solar eclipse will be visible in northern and central Spain close to sunset.
This event is the first total solar eclipse to cross mainland Spain in more than a century.
Millions are expected to see the eclipse, possibly attracting over 500,000 extra visitors.
Spain’s Interior Ministry has set up 350 official viewing sites and restricted access to 123 sites for safety.
More than 33,500 law enforcement officers will be on duty to manage crowds and ensure safety.
Spain has been experiencing high temperatures (above 35°C or 95°F) and dry vegetation, increasing wildfire risks.
Authorities warn people not to light fires, litter, or park in dry areas to avoid starting wildfires.
Special eclipse glasses are needed to safely view the eclipse, and many people are buying them quickly.
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A landslide in a crowded neighborhood of Mumbai, India, killed six people and injured four due to heavy monsoon rains. Rescue teams worked to save others despite limited access, and authorities warned of more rain and risks ahead.
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The landslide happened early Wednesday in Ghatkopar, a Mumbai suburb.
At least six people died, including two children and two teenagers.
Four other people were injured and taken to a government hospital.
Rescue efforts involved firefighters, police, the National Disaster Response Force, and city officials.
Narrow lanes made it hard to use heavy equipment during the rescue.
Mumbai is a city with over 20 million people and often faces heavy rainfall from June to September.
Monsoon rains frequently cause floods, landslides, and building collapses, especially in hillside slums.
Officials warned residents in flood- and landslide-prone areas to stay alert as more rain is expected.
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Ukraine has carried out multiple drone strikes on warehouses and facilities of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer. These attacks target locations far from the front lines and aim at disrupting Russia’s economy and logistics linked to the war effort.
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Wildberries is Russia’s biggest online store, similar in size and popularity to Amazon.
A recent drone strike hit a Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, over 2,000 km from Ukraine’s border.
At least 12 Wildberries warehouses have been damaged or destroyed in about two dozen attacks since July.
These attacks have killed 13 Wildberries employees and injured many others.
Wildberries operates 40 large warehouses and around 200 smaller facilities totaling 5.2 million square meters.
The company handles almost half of Russia’s online retail sales and generates about $79 billion annually.
Ukraine says Wildberries sells items that support Russia’s military, including drone parts and protective gear.
Wildberries and the Russian government deny supplying military goods to the army.
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is facing doubts due to financial scandals and declining poll numbers. While Reform UK trails the Labour Party nationally, Farage is expected to win a by-election in Clacton-on-Sea, the town he previously represented.
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Reform UK has been involved in financial controversies, including a reported £5 million gift to Farage from a cryptocurrency donor.
Recent polls show Labour leading Reform UK, with Labour at 28% support and Reform at 25%.
Reform UK lost by-elections in several areas and has experienced setbacks in local elections.
Farage resigned his parliamentary seat in Clacton, triggering a by-election on August 13.
In Clacton, Farage is expected to win with over 70% support, facing mainly a satirical opponent called Count Binface.
Questions about Reform UK’s funding and connections to controversial figures have attracted official scrutiny and police assessments.
The UK’s political scene is currently fragmented, with no clear historical comparison for the current election dynamics.
Farage describes scandals as attempts to damage his party and chose to leave his seat to let voters decide on his record.
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Thousands of people in Spain traveled to different locations to watch a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Many trains were fully booked as people sought the best spots to see the rare event, with eye-witnesses sharing photos and plans on social media.
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The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, was visible in parts of northern and eastern Spain.
Madrid, the capital, was outside the path where the sun is completely covered, causing many residents to travel elsewhere.
Trains from Madrid to popular viewing regions like Leon, Gijon, and A Coruna were fully booked.
Social media groups helped eclipse watchers share locations and find last-minute travel options.
Some travelers combined the eclipse viewing with tourism in less crowded regions such as Galicia.
This eclipse is the first total solar eclipse visible in mainland Europe since 1999.
Many eclipse watchers paid close attention to natural surroundings like animal behavior and shadows during the event.
News outlet FRANCE 24 planned a series of reports covering the eclipse experience across Spain.
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly drone attacks overnight on the port cities of Novorossiysk in Russia and Kherson in Ukraine, killing three people. The attacks caused injuries, damaged homes and infrastructure, and affected key facilities including grain terminals and energy supplies.
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A Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk killed a child, injured another child and a woman, and damaged many buildings.
The grain terminal in Novorossiysk was damaged during the attack.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 502 Ukrainian drones in one night.
Russian drone attacks killed two people and injured others in Kherson, Ukraine.
A Russian attack caused a fire in a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia and cut power for around 1,200 people.
Russian strikes hit infrastructure in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, including a fuel depot.
Ukraine has submitted peace proposals to US negotiators and agreed to stop drone strikes on Russian oil tankers at Novorossiysk after a US request.
Russia demands Ukraine cede control of four regions as part of any settlement to the conflict.
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Singapore and South Korea have removed Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning from online stores because it contains poppy seeds, which are banned in both countries. Authorities found the seasoning tested positive for opiates like morphine and codeine due to contamination during harvesting.
Palestinian homes near Jericho in the occupied West Bank have been destroyed by Israeli settlers using bulldozers. Local residents say the Israeli government allows settlers to act freely, sometimes with soldiers' presence, without showing official demolition orders.
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Several Palestinian houses in the Ein al-Duyuk area near Jericho were demolished and flattened.
Israeli settlers have repeatedly used excavators to clear the area, blocking residents from entering their homes.
The settler identified as Hanan Herbst conducts these demolitions, escorted by Israeli soldiers.
No official demolition orders have been presented to Palestinian residents.
The Israeli government recognized an unauthorized settler outpost called Armonot Farm as a legal settlement named Daya in March 2024.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu posted a video with an Israeli flag near archaeological sites close to the area, followed by an attack by settlers on Palestinian communities.
Local residents describe this event as a violent attack ("pogrom") carried out by masked settlers from the Armonot settlement.
Palestinian residents and lawyers claim Israeli authorities have blurred lines between government power and settler actions, undermining legal protections for Palestinians.
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The ongoing war in Gaza has severely affected families with autistic children, disrupting their routines and access to support services. The constant explosions and shortages of medical supplies have caused serious health and psychological problems for children like Ahmed and Muneer.
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Ahmed, 16, has autism and has lost his home, school, and sports academy due to war damage.
He experiences severe panic attacks and self-harm triggered by loud explosions.
Food shortages caused Ahmed severe health issues, including a ruptured appendix requiring multiple surgeries.
Psychological support and special education services for autistic children have been disrupted by the conflict.
Muneer, 19, had made progress in communication and art before the war but has regressed due to bombing and medication shortages.
The Israeli blockade has limited access to medication, reducing treatment for autistic children.
Continuous explosions cause sensory overload, leading to sleep loss, panic, and behavioral problems in autistic children.
Families express hope for access to treatment abroad to help children recover from war trauma.
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A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe on August 12, 2026, including Spain, where it will be best seen. Millions of people plan to watch as the Moon blocks the Sun, creating temporary darkness and an unusual sky atmosphere. The event is expected to boost tourism in quiet villages, especially in northern Spain.
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The total solar eclipse will start in Russia's Arctic and travel over Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
In Spain, the eclipse will move diagonally from the northern Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean Sea.
The total eclipse will last less than two minutes in Spain and slightly longer in parts of Russia and Greenland.
Most of Europe, Canada, northern U.S., and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse lasting about one hour and 45 minutes.
Scientists will use the eclipse to study the Sun’s atmosphere and magnetic field.
Some areas, like northwestern Iceland, may experience poor viewing due to expected rain or clouds.
Spain expects over 446,000 extra tourists and a €347 million ($400 million) economic boost from eclipse-related tourism.
Towns and villages that usually have few visitors are seeing a surge of people coming to watch the eclipse.
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The Thai government has promised to strengthen gun laws and enforce them more strictly after two deadly shootings near Bangkok in early August 2026. Officials aim to reduce the number of guns in daily life and make society safer by tightening rules and increasing penalties.
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Two recent shootings in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok caused multiple deaths and injuries within one week.
One shooting involved a student who killed at least eight people before apparently taking his own life.
A former lawmaker was arrested after a separate shooting that killed one person and wounded another.
The Thai government plans to crack down on illegal guns and improve awareness about responsible gun ownership.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered a review of gun laws, suspending new gun permits and reviewing existing ones.
Proposed legal changes will focus on better tracking of guns, stricter controls on sales, and tougher punishments.
Thailand has a high rate of gun ownership in Asia, with about 15 guns per 100 people.
Current penalties for illegal gun possession include prison time up to 10 years and fines up to $600.
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At least 15 people died and 27 are missing after an overloaded ferry overturned on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with helicopters, speedboats, and divers searching for survivors.
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The ferry capsized after hitting strong waves in bad weather.
The boat was carrying more than 114 adult passengers and 5 crew members, exceeding its 90-person capacity.
There may have been additional children on board who were not recorded.
At least 77 people were rescued from the ferry.
Rescue teams include local boats, a helicopter from Matusadona National Park, the army, and underwater divers.
Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake by volume, located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The ferry travels between the town of Kariba and nearby islands and fishing camps.
Rescue operations faced delays due to bad weather conditions.
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A boat carrying around 95 people sank on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, during bad weather, and rescue operations are ongoing. There are concerns the boat was overloaded, with some reports saying more than 114 adults plus children might have been on board.
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The boat had 90 passengers and 5 crew members officially, but ticket sales suggest 114 adults were on board.
There may have been additional children who did not have tickets.
The boat capsized after possibly being hit by a wave in bad weather.
Lake Kariba is a large man-made lake on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The lake is important for transport, fishing, and hydropower for both countries.
Rescue efforts are currently underway to find survivors and victims.
Local officials are calling for a clear explanation of how many people were on the boat.
Police plan to release more information about the number of casualties and rescues soon.
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The UK government is holding a special emergency meeting to deal with extreme heat causing wildfires and drought across the country. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 38°C (100°F), and many parts of England and Wales are experiencing severe water shortages and wildfire risks.
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The UK prime minister will chair a Cobra emergency committee meeting about the heatwave on Wednesday.
Temperatures are forecast to hit 33°C on Wednesday and up to 38°C on Thursday in some areas.
This is the second Cobra heatwave meeting this year, involving ministers and agencies like Defra, the Home Office, the NHS, and the Environment Agency.
The Met Office has issued rare amber “extreme heat” warnings for London, the southeast, Midlands, and South Yorkshire.
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales are under drought conditions due to very dry weather and heat.
Firefighters have dealt with nearly 1,000 wildfires across England and Wales this year, with July as the busiest month on record.
Southern Water might ban businesses from using water for non-essential tasks because of supply threats affecting up to 165,000 people.
The Environment Agency reports that 71.3% of England is in “flash drought,” a fast-developing drought caused by little rain and high heat.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Ukraine has sent new peace proposals to the United States to help end the war with Russia. Meanwhile, he warned that Russia may use upcoming parliamentary elections to begin a large military mobilisation. Also, US President Donald Trump announced the release of a detained American Marine from Russia.
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Ukraine has given new peace proposals to the United States to help end the war with Russia.
Zelenskyy asked the US to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and increase pressure on Russia to stop the war.
Talks to end the war have mostly stalled since early 2024.
Russia wants Ukraine to give up control of four regions and address the conflict’s root causes to reach a settlement.
Zelenskyy said Russia plans to use the September elections to justify a large new military mobilisation.
Russian officials have denied plans for a new mobilisation.
US President Trump said Russia released Robert Gilman, a former US Marine detained in Russia for four years, without any prisoner exchange.
Gilman will be evaluated medically on his return flight and then taken to a rehabilitation center in Texas.
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A large peatland fire is burning at Holme Fen Nature Reserve near Peterborough, covering about half of the 660-acre site. Firefighters face extreme heat and difficult conditions as they try to put out the blaze, which may burn for several more days.
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The fire started on Saturday and is the second peatland fire at the reserve in two weeks.
Around 50% of the 660-acre (270-hectare) nature reserve has been burned.
Temperatures near the fire reached up to 60°C (140°F), creating dangerous conditions for crews.
Peat fires are hard to detect and extinguish because they burn underground and may not show obvious flames or smoke.
Firefighters use protective gear to handle the heat and risk from falling trees.
Emergency crews from several counties across East England are helping to fight the fire.
The first fire is being investigated as possible arson by police.
Firefighters expect to remain at the site through the rest of the week to control the blaze.
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A government survey in Guernsey found that many young people worry about their future on the island. They are concerned about housing, costs, job opportunities, and feel unsure if they will stay after finishing their studies.
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Only about 27% of young people aged 16 to 24 said they feel confident they will stay in Guernsey.
36% said they are sure they will leave due to limited career options, few social activities, and poor weather.
Another 37% are unsure about staying or leaving the island.
Young people value the island’s safety, community, natural beauty, and beaches.
The biggest worries are road transport issues and a lack of affordable activities, especially in winter.
Some students expressed concerns about education quality, teacher shortages, and school building conditions.
Many young people feel the government does not listen to their concerns or involve them in important decisions.
Public health officials emphasize the importance of acting on young people’s feedback to help shape Guernsey’s future.
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