Science

SANTOSTILO MERZ VISITS UK AS EUROPE CLOSES RANKS IN FACE OF THREATS

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Strategic Security Alignment The treaty includes a mutual assistance clause, primarily intended to reinforce collective defence in light of Russia’s war in Ukraine. It builds on previous defence deals—including Franco-British cooperation—and extends them through joint development of long-range strike capabilities and other military technologies (e.g., Typhoon jets, armored vehicles, and next-gen long-range missiles). Notably, German … Read more

SANTOSTILO BUILDING‑SIZED ASTEROID 2022 YS5 TO FLYBY EARTH ON JULY 17, NO COLLISION EXPECTED

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What Is 2022 YS5? Asteroid 2022 YS5 is a near‑Earth Apollo-class asteroid approximately 35–40 m (120–130 ft) in diameter—roughly the length of a Boeing 737 or small building—according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and ISRO estimates  These Apollo-class asteroids cross Earth’s orbit, making their paths important to track, though this one poses no risk. ️ July 17 Flyby On … Read more

SANTOSTILO MASSIVE BLACK HOLE MERGER DETECTED, LARGEST YET VIA GRAVITATIONAL WAVES

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Record-Setting Merger: GW231123 On 23 November 2023, during the fourth observing run, the LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA (LVK) network captured “GW231123,” a gravitational-wave signal from two merging black holes. One was about 100 M☉ (solar masses), the other around 140 M☉, and their union produced a behemoth of approximately 225 M☉, with the mass difference converting into energy released as spacetime … Read more

SANTOSTILO SYRIA FOREST FIRE NEAR LATAKIA FORCES EVACUATIONS

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Rapid Spread & Evacuations Beginning around July 2–3, wildfires ignited in t e mountainous, forested areas near the Turkish border—especially around Qastal Ma’af, Kasab, Rabiaa, and al-Furnloq. Strong winds, soaring daytime temperatures up to 35 °C, and prolonged drought fueled the flames, which consumed over 14,000–16,000 hectares of forest, farmland, and natural reserves More than 1,100 … Read more

SANTOSTILO ICELAND VOLCANO ERUPTS FOR THE 12TH TIME SINCE 2021

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What Happened Fissure eruption: Magma pushed through a crack approximately 700 to 1,000 m long in the Sundhnúksgígar crater row near Litla‑Skógfell, producing glowing lava flows and smoke No immediate threat: The IMO described the eruption as “relatively small” and not threatening infrastructure; no disruptions were reported at Keflavík airport or Reykjavík. Evacuations: Nearby residents and … Read more

SANTOSTILO AUSTRALIA’S SOUTH AU TOXIC ALGAL BLOOM CALLED “CLIMATE CHANGE WAKE‑UP CALL

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Australia’s South AU Toxic Algal Bloom Called “Climate Change Wake-Up Call” A massive toxic algal bloom spreading across South Australia’s southern coastline has triggered a severe environmental crisis, with scientists and officials calling it a “climate change wake-up call.” The bloom, caused by the harmful algae Karenia mikimotoi, has killed thousands of marine animals, polluted … Read more

SANTOSTILO FRANCE, UK, GERMANY THREATEN TO REIMPOSE SANCTIONS ON IRAN WITHOUT NUCLEAR DEAL PROGRESS

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France, UK, Germany Threaten to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran Without Nuclear Deal Progress Tensions between Iran and Western powers have escalated as France, the United Kingdom, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—have warned they may reimpose sanctions on Tehran if there is no significant progress on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the … Read more

SANTOSTILO AUSTRALIAN MILITARY EXERCISE WITH 19 NATIONS BEGINS

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Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025: A Show of Indo‑Pacific Force From July 13 to August 4, 2025, Australia is hosting Exercise Talisman Sabre, an expansive military drill involving over 35,000 personnel from 19 participating nations and 3 observers, marking it the largest in the exercise’s 20-year history Participating Countries & Scope Major contributors include: Traditional partners like the U.S., U.K., Canada, … Read more

SANTOSTILO RESCUERS SEARCH FOR 11 MISSING FOLLOWING INDONESIAN SPEEDBOAT CAPSIZE

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Speedboat Capsize off Mentawai Islands: Search Continues for 11 Missing On July 14, 2025, an overloaded speedboat carrying 18 people capsized near Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands in the Sipora Strait, West Sumatra, amid sudden severe weather and high waves. As of July 15, seven survivors have been rescued, while 11 individuals remain missing, including three children and a … Read more

SANTOSTILO GIANT BASTILLE DAY FIREWORKS & DRONES ILLUMINATE EIFFEL TOWER

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Grand Bastille Day Spectacle: Fireworks & Drones Light Up the Eiffel Tower On July 14, 2025, as dusk fell over Paris, the world watched in wonder as the Eiffel Tower became the centerpiece of one of the most elaborate Bastille Day celebrations in recent memory. Officially marking the 236th anniversary of the storming of the … Read more