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Italian arms group Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome air defense system in Ukraine by the end of 2026, initially focusing on drone defense. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, is expected to be fully operational from 2028.
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The British Ministry of Defence is investing £5 million in developing autonomous laser weapons to counter drone swarms. The aim is a cost-effective solution that can disable NATO Class 1 drones with directed beams.
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Dust from North Africa is affecting air quality in Portugal. The health authority DGS recommends that risk groups stay indoors and avoid physical exertion outdoors.
Health PolicyClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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France recorded its hottest summer since records began in 2026, with 53 days of extreme heat. Environment Minister Monique Barbut reported record temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and wildfires that destroyed six times the average area over the past 20 years. Thousands of additional deaths were registered.
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The El Niño climate phenomenon poses a risk of new floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil. While the city has improved its flood protection measures, meteorologists warn of increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, which particularly endanger poorer populations.
Global EconomyClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is almost certain to occur by February. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo calls for exceptional preparedness and response measures, as the event could significantly impact societies and economies globally.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is highly likely to continue until February 2027, potentially causing significant global economic impacts. Global warming is intensifying El Niño and its extreme weather consequences.
Radicalism & State SecurityArms & WeaponsPolice & Investigations
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An office building housing an arms manufacturer in Munich was attacked with an incendiary device. Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann suspects a politically motivated act and sees an increased risk of attacks on arms companies. Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested.
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Meteorologists in Argentina warn of an impending Super El Niño, which could bring heavy rain, floods, and extreme heat. A similar event in 2015/16 caused economic losses exceeding three billion dollars.
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The World Meteorological Organization confirms a record El Niño with Pacific surface temperatures up to 2.6 degrees above average. This can lead to droughts, floods, and typhoons, with potentially dramatic consequences and economic damage in the trillions.
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