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Tsunami advisory issued in parts of Alaska after 7.3-magnitude earthquake

Tsunami advisory issued in parts of Alaska after 7.3-magnitude earthquake

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just south of Sand Point, Alaska, on July 16, 2025, at around 12:37 p.m. local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter lay approximately 54 miles south (87 km) of Sand Point, at a shallow depth of around 12–20 km, making it capable of triggering …

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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns from ISS: A New Era for India’s Space Missions

Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth from International Space Station

Shubhanshu Shukla’s Triumphant Splashdown Marks Historic Return San Diego / New Delhi, July 15, 2025 – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, pilot of the Axiom‑4 (Ax‑4) mission, made a safe and celebrated return to Earth Tuesday afternoon. Mission pilot Shukla and three international crew International Mission and Safe Return The Dragon …

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Spain Weather Warnings Fail Tourists: Were Foreign Holidaymakers Left in the Dark?

Spain Weather Warnings Fail Tourists Were Foreign Holidaymakers Left in the Dark

1. Sudden Weather Shocks in Top Tourist Zones The Balearic Islands, particularly Mallorca, Menorca, and Ibiza, experienced extreme flooding that stranded tourists in streets, hotels, and at airports. Water levels rose rapidly, overwhelming infrastructure and emergency services. 2. Inadequate Alerts for Non‑Spanish Speakers Despite red, orange, and yellow alerts being …

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UK’s Southend Airport crash sends plane into flames

UK's Southend Airport crash sends plane into flames

UK’s Southend Airport crash: On Sunday, July 13, 2025, a Beechcraft Super King Air B200 (tail number PH‑ZAZ), operated by Dutch medevac specialist Zeusch Aviation, crashed just seconds after departing London Southend Airport in Essex. As of now, Southend Airport remains closed “until further notice”, with no confirmed reopening date. …

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Myanmar’s Rare Earth Mining Boom Triggers Regional Environmental Disaster

In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster

A Toxic Rush: Rare Earth Mining Sparks Regional Crisis In the past 24 hours, new reports have surfaced showing how a rush for rare earth metals in northern Myanmar is triggering a growing environmental catastrophe. Contaminated Rivers and Community Health Impact Local authorities in Thailand’s northern Chiang Rai province tested …

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