Sunday, November 01, 2026

An out-of-control NASA telescope is about to fall to Earth

NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

 NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is set to crash back to Earth, following a failed rescue attempt that could not correct its orbit. The U.S. Space Force anticipates that the bulk of the 1.5-ton spacecraft will disintegrate upon atmospheric reentry, the AP reported on Sunday.

Friday, October 30, 2026

UAE says leak from oil tanker under control, environmental clean up continues

UAE says leak from oil tanker under control

 Authorities in the United Arab Emirates ⁠⁠⁠⁠have brought ⁠⁠⁠⁠under control a leak from an oil tanker reportedly struck by a projectile off the UAE coast.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Cyclone Arnab hits India as over 132,000 evacuated: Video

Cyclone Arnab hits India

India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh evacuated thousands of residents on Wednesday ahead of Cyclone Arnab’s landfall along the southeastern coast, where it brought heavy rainfall and powerful winds.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025 - UN

Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025

 Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centuries to come, the United Nations has said.

Monday, October 26, 2026

EU gas prices hit highest level since 2022

EU gas prices hit highest level since 2022

 European natural gas prices rose 3.3% to exceed €97 ($108.8) per megawatt-hour for the first time since 2022 as the Middle East conflict continues to threaten supplies.

Two killed by falling trees as strong winds batter UK; Storm Boelo leaving 90,000 without power

Storm Boelo

 Gusts of up to 84mph tore through northern parts of the UK, with Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England hit hardest by Storm Boelo,  the second named storm of the season.