M5.8 Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Surrounding Areas; No Tsunami Warning Issued

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.9 hit the Kanto region at 2 a.m. on Sunday, registering a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Tokyo and three prefectures, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

US orders major Colorado River water cuts for California, Nevada, Arizona

US federal officials announced Friday that California, Nevada and Arizona will face significant reductions in Colorado River water allocations over the next two years as authorities respond to a prolonged drought affecting the basin, CBS News reported.

Danube navigation nearly impossible in Bulgaria as water levels plunge

 

The Danube River’s water level has plunged significantly, making navigation nearly impossible along its Bulgarian stretch, BTA news agency reported Friday.

Bulgaria restricts operation of Kozloduy NPP due to low water level in Danube

Bulgaria has to restrict the operation of its Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) due to low water levels in the Danube River, the country’s Energy Ministry reported.

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears

Sea ice has been disappearing from East Greenland, allowing giant whales to take advantage and move into previously inaccessible areas.

Γαλλία: Επιπλέον 1.243 θάνατοι στη χώρα κατά τη διάρκεια του καύσωνα του Ιουλίου 2026

1.243 επιπλέον θανάτους κατέγραψε η Γαλλία, το διάστημα μεταξύ 3ης Ιουλίου και 22ας Ιουλίου, όταν η χώρα επλήγη από πρωτοφανείς υψηλές θερμοκρασίες, ανακοίνωσε σήμερα το υπουργείο Υγείας της χώρας.