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Rio de Janeiro bakes in record heat
A heat wave that has settled over large parts of Brazil has sent temperatures soaring in Rio de Janeiro to levels more akin to an oven.
Thermometers read 39 degrees Celsius but that did not convey the intensity of the heat, authorities said.
The "feels
Read more…Vatican confirms ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons
The Vatican has confirmed a ban on Catholics becoming Freemasons, a centuries-old secretive society that the Catholic Church has long viewed with hostility and has an estimated global membership of up to six million.
"Active membership in Freemasonry
Read more…Weather warnings issued for entire country as Storm Debi approaches
Weather warnings have been issued for the entire island of Ireland as Storm Debi is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds.
It comes after parts of the island were devastated by floods during intense spells of rain for recent storms Babet and C
Read more…Residents in Australian state urged to flee as wildfires blaze
Residents in three areas in Australia's northern Queensland state were ordered to evacuate their homes this morning as bushfires burned out of control.
Firefighters including those flown in from across Australia and New Zealand have been battling blaz
Read more…Highest ever October rainfall recorded in parts of Cork (ireland)
Cork Airport weather station saw its highest amount of October rainfall on record last month, while nine stations broke their October maximum temperature records, according to Met Éireann.
Cork Airport recorded 307.22mm of rainfall during the month, t
Read more…Pope confirms trans people can be baptised as Catholics
A document signed by Pope Francis has confirmed that trans people can be baptised as Catholics, become godparents and be witnesses at wedding ceremonies.
The document was written in response to a letter submitted by Brazilian Bishop José Negri, which
Read more…NI(Northern Ireland) Secretary reallocates up to £15m to help businesses affected by flooding
A reallocation of up to £15 million (€17.2m) has been announced to help support businesses affected by severe flooding in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris made the announcement during a visit to Newry, which was among t
Read more…Wind and rain warnings issued for four counties(ireland)
Two Yellow weather warnings have been issued as strong winds and heavy rain are set to hit parts of the south and southwest of the country.
A Status Yellow rain warning is in effect for Clare, Kerry and Limerick until 6am tomorrow.
Met Éireann said the
Read more…Earthquake M 5.3 - western Texas
M 5.3 - western Texas
- 2023-11-08 10:27:49 (UTC)
- 31.624°N 103.987°W
- 7.4 km depth
on shore
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2023vxae/executive
Read more…Earthquake M 7.1 - Banda Sea
M 7.1 - Banda Sea
- 2023-11-08 04:53:51 (UTC)
- 6.456°S 129.513°E
- 10.0 km depth
off shore
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000l9h4/executive
Read more…Northern Lights illuminate skies across parts of Europe
Stargazers across parts of Europe have been treated to stunning views of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis.
Overnight, the light display lit up skies in dazzling colours over several countries, including Ireland, England, Scotland, Denmark and N
Read more…Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors as deaths reach 157
Rescue workers in Nepal have begun digging through the rubble of collapsed houses with their bare hands, searching for survivors after the country's worst earthquake in eight years killed 157 people and shook buildings as far away as New Delhi.
The qu
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