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Green notification for tropical cyclone GENEVIEVE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 24/07/2026 to 26/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 241 km/h) GENEVIEVE-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]

Green notification for tropical cyclone FAUSTO-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 19/07/2026 to 26/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 167 km/h) FAUSTO-26 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:93.836km) in Taiwan 26/07/2026 12:36 UTC, 12.2 million in 100km.

On 7/26/2026 12:36:17 PM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan potentially affecting 12.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:93.836km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 26/07/2026 10:57 UTC, 1.2 million in 100km.

On 7/26/2026 10:57:37 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:35km) in Nicaragua 26/07/2026 09:26 UTC, 330 thousand in 100km.

On 7/26/2026 9:26:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Nicaragua potentially affecting 330 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:35km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll

There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland. [Read more]

More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain

Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control. [Read more]

How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky

July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week. [Read more]

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts. [Read more]

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires

French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region". [Read more]

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