The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is likely to intensify into a very strong event and continue through February, with impacts lasting into 2027. UN officials warned of increased risks from droughts, floods, extreme heat and disruption to communities and economies.
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A Maltese jury acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of charges that he masterminded the 2017 car bomb killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Her family said the verdict denied her justice and left institutional failures unaddressed.
Saudi Arabia said an Iranian attack on the Bahri-owned tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors. Iran said two tankers caught fire after striking mines while using an illegal route.
EU and NATO leaders pledged tougher action after Germany accused Russia of a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Moscow denied involvement and said Berlin had provided no evidence.
The USS Abraham Lincoln made its first full port stop in Thailand after 286 days at sea, following a Middle East deployment marked by concerns over morale and conditions aboard. The carrier’s crew of about 5,000 is expected to rest in Pattaya before the ship returns to its U.S. base.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew condemnation in Canada after posting an image that appeared to mock members of a cadet youth program. The backlash comes as U.S.-Canada trade talks remain stalled and both governments trade public criticism.
Chevron plans to invest $7 billion in Venezuela over five years and double production there to about 600,000 barrels a day. The expansion follows a U.S.-Venezuela oil deal covering fields said to contain 65 billion barrels of petroleum.
Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace is becoming dangerous as Ukraine expands drone strikes, while Putin accused him of “state terrorism.” The exchange came as Russia launched a new wave of attacks on Ukraine and Moscow reported downing 130 Ukrainian drones.