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This image of Earth’s city lights was created with data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Operational Linescan System (OLS). Originally designed to view clouds by moonlight, the OLS is also used to map the locations of permanent lights on the Earth’s surface. The brightest areas of the Earth are the most urbanized, but not necessarily the most populated. (Compare western Europe with China and India.) Cities tend to grow along coastlines and transportation networks. Even without the underlying map, the outlines of many continents would still be visible. The United States interstate highway system appears as a lattice connecting the brighter dots of city centers. In Russia, the Trans-Siberian railroad is a thin line stretching from Moscow through the center of Asia to Vladivostok. The Nile River, from the Aswan Dam to the Mediterranean Sea, is another bright thread through an otherwise dark region. Even more than 100 years after the invention of the electric light, some regions remain thinly populated and unlit. Antarctica is entirely dark. The interior jungles of Africa and South America are mostly dark, but lights are beginning to appear there. Deserts in Africa, Arabia, Australia, Mongolia, and the United States are poorly lit as well (except along the coast), along with the boreal forests of Canada and Russia, and the great mountains of the Himalaya.

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LUNAR: Sea of Lights Festival Transforms Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast into Open-Air Digital Art Gallery

The second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival showcased digital artworks by 17 international artists across five resort towns on Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast.

Aug 11, 2026, 7:59 PM France 24 English

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Russia Reports Seven Dead, Including Three Children, in Drone Attack on Black Sea Resort

A drone strike on the Gelendzhik holiday area in Russia’s Black Sea region injured 40 people, with local authorities blaming Ukraine for targeting civilians.

CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 8:19 PM

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Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill 11 at Russian Black Sea Resort and Crimea

Drone attacks by Ukraine on August 3rd, 2026, targeted a Russian Black Sea resort and the annexed Crimea peninsula, resulting in at least 11 deaths and multiple injuries.

ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 8:19 PM

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Ukrainian Farmers Turn to Temporary Storage Amid Black Sea Export Disruptions

Russian attacks have hindered grain exports via the Black Sea, prompting Ukrainian farmers to adopt temporary storage solutions to sustain their harvest shipments.

Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 5:14 PM

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Ten Killed in Russian Strike on Cargo Ship Near Odesa as Black Sea Attacks Intensify

Russian missile strikes on merchant vessels in the Black Sea have escalated, resulting in multiple casualties and prompting Ukrainian authorities to enhance maritime safety measures.

BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 3:34 PM

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Russian Strikes Kill Six in Ukraine as Kyiv Targets Russian Vessels in Black Sea

Overnight attacks saw Russia strike Ukrainian cities Odesa and Sumy, while Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea, escalating the conflict.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 9:19 AM

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Turkish Cargo Ship Catches Fire After Drone Attack Near Russia’s Black Sea Port

Three crew members were seriously injured and all 22 onboard were evacuated following the attack.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 12:20 PM

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Russia Reports Ukrainian Drone Attack Killed 7 at Black Sea Resort

Seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 injured in a drone incident at Gelendzhik, Russia, which Moscow attributes to Ukraine.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 3:50 AM

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Russia Claims Civilians Killed in Strike on Black Sea Resort

Moscow accuses Kyiv of increasing attacks on civilian targets amid ongoing conflict, while Ukraine appoints new foreign intelligence leadership.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM

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Ukrainian Strike Damages Major Russian Grain Terminals in Novorossiysk

A Ukrainian drone and missile attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk has hit key grain export terminals and naval assets, impacting grain exports from both countries.

BBC World | Aug 12, 2026, 9:42 PM

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Seven Killed and 40 Injured as Drone Hits Busy Beach in Southern Russia

A drone crash at a popular Black Sea resort killed seven people, including three children, and injured dozens, according to Russian authorities.

BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 7:29 PM

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Chevron CEO Warns of 'Very Real' Threat to Global Oil Supplies Amid Iran Conflict

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlights escalating risks to oil supply routes including the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Black Sea as geopolitical tensions rise.

Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 5:46 PM

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Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery and Airfield; Moscow Reports Eight Deaths

Ukraine conducted overnight strikes deep inside Russia targeting strategic military and economic facilities, while Moscow reported attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 PM

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Russian Forces Strike Fuel Facilities in Ukraine's Odesa and Mykolaiv Ports

Russia reported attacks on fuel storage in Odesa and a military tugboat in Mykolaiv amid intensified Black Sea hostilities affecting global grain markets.

France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 4:58 PM

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Russia and Ukraine Exchange Attacks on Grain Hubs Amid Rising Global Food Price Concerns

Recent strikes on key grain shipment ports by Russia and Ukraine have heightened fears of escalating global food prices.

France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 5:36 PM

Eielson Air Force Base , Alaska — The Aurora Borealis , or Northern Lights, shines above Bear Lake

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Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Reaches Mainland Beaches in Oman

Oil leaking from the sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi has spread from a nearby island to mainland beaches in Oman, threatening marine habitats and raising concerns about further contamination.

France 24 English | Aug 13, 2026, 3:34 AM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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Food Prices Rise in July Amid Heatwaves, Energy Costs, and Geopolitical Tensions

UN data shows staple food prices increased by 1% year-on-year in July, driven by climate impacts and ongoing conflicts disrupting key markets.

UN News | Aug 10, 2026, 8:49 AM

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Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Five Near Moscow, Russia Says

Russian officials report Ukrainian drone attacks have killed five people near Moscow and St Petersburg, while a soldier killed four in Russian-controlled Crimea amid ongoing conflict.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 4, 2026, 12:38 PM

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Russia to Boost Oil Exports from Western Ports in August Amid Strong Asian Demand

Drone attacks on Russian refineries free up more crude for export, while Middle East unrest drives Asian buyers back to Russian oil.

CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:03 PM

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More than 10 killed as Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy attacks

Intense fighting continues in the fifth year of the conflict, with casualties reported on both sides and territorial gains claimed by Russia.

Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 3:03 PM

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Hungary to Shut Down Paks Nuclear Plant for First Time in 44 Years Due to Low Danube Water Levels

Record-low water levels in the Danube River have forced Hungary to halt operations at its sole nuclear power plant, raising concerns about potential power shortages and increased electricity costs.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 2, 2026, 2:33 AM

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Hungary to Shut Down Sole Nuclear Power Plant Due to Record-Low Danube Water Levels

Hungary announced the first-ever shutdown of its only nuclear power plant as prolonged drought and heatwaves cause historic low water levels in the Danube River, impacting reactor cooling and triggering an energy crisis.

France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 1:23 AM

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Zelenskyy Meets Trump to Seek Enhanced Air Defense Amid Escalating Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the US to discuss military cooperation and diplomacy with former President Donald Trump as Russia intensifies attacks.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 28, 2026, 11:10 PM

Industrial port worker overlooking bulk-material handling equipment and a cargo vessel.

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Seafarers Trapped as Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Halts Amid Renewed Attacks

The UN International Maritime Organization reports minimal vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing hostilities, raising concerns for thousands of stranded seafarers and global trade disruptions.

UN News | Jul 23, 2026, 2:29 PM