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World (10)
- M 6.9 earthquake, 197 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuStrongest in 24 hours · USGS
- Earthquake, ChinaHighest alert now · red · GDACS
- Blizzard Warning, Western Arctic CoastMost severe US alert · extreme · National Weather Service
- Hurricane VanceStrongest storm now · National Hurricane Center
- Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania TrumpMost listed this week · Wikipedia
- 2026 Tibet earthquakeMost listed this week · Wikipedia
- Terrorist shooting in Paris suburb marks 'turning point for France', Macron saysMost listed this week · Wikipedia
- Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as Trump trade tariffs biteMost listed this week · Wikipedia
- Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska US Senate results if Republican incumbent losesMost listed this week · Wikipedia
- Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan for AINewest official record · UK Government
Space (4)
- Starlink Group 15-16Next launch · Launch Library 2, The Space Devs
- International Space StationOverhead now · 18th Space Defense Squadron via Space-Track.org, retrieved from CelesTrak
- 10 people are in spaceIn space now · Launch Library 2, The Space Devs
- Asteroid 2025 UK9Nearest in 60 days · NASA/JPL CNEOS
Money (2)
- Polish zloty (PLN)Biggest move · European Central Bank
- Central African RepublicHighest birth rate · World Bank
History (11)
- Lam Wing-kee, the owner of Causeway Bay Books in Hong Kong, known for publishing political books banned in mainland China, was abducted by Chinese authorities.On this day, 2015 · Wikipedia, On this day
- English football club Manchester United defeated rivals Arsenal 2–0 in the Battle of the Buffet, ending the latter's record-breaking unbeaten run.On this day, 2004 · Wikipedia, On this day
- The inaugural Afro-Asian Games opened in Hyderabad, with 2,040 athletes from 96 nations competing.On this day, 2003 · Wikipedia, On this day
- In protest against wage discrepancy and unfair employment practices, 90 percent of Iceland's female population went on strike for a day.On this day, 1975 · Wikipedia, On this day
- Three people were killed when falsework collapsed during the construction of the Loddon Bridge in Berkshire, leading to reform of construction practices in the UK.On this day, 1972 · Wikipedia, On this day
- Charges in a military court against generals Dương Văn Đức and Lâm Văn Phát of leading a coup attempt against South Vietnamese leader Nguyễn Khánh were dropped.On this day, 1964 · Wikipedia, On this day
- The cornerstone of the United Nations headquarters was laid in New York City.On this day, 1949 · Wikipedia, On this day
- The Charter of the United Nations entered into force after being ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of the other signatories.On this day, 1945 · Wikipedia, On this day
- Evening star, Washington, D.C.100 years ago today · Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch biologist and microbiologist (died 1723)Born on this day, 1632 · Wikipedia, On this day
- Rosa Parks, American civil rights activist (born 1913)Died on this day, 2005 · Wikipedia, On this day
Culture (4)
- Claude Cohen-TannoudjiDied this week · Wikipedia, Deaths in 2026
- Tom SkerrittDied this week · Wikipedia, Deaths in 2026
- FjordNew film this week · Wikidata
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4New video game this week · Wikidata
Curious (11)
- Battle of SchliengenFeatured today · Wikipedia
- Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) in Mato Grosso, BrazilPicture of the day · Wikimedia Commons
- ... that Swiss artist Yves Netzhammer co-designed a postage stamp that looked and smelled like chocolate?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
- ... that, hours before the opening match of the 2026 Jaffna Kings season, the franchise's co-owner was arrested in Colombo over match-fixing allegations?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
- ... that VTuber Yukihana Lamy personally brewed sake, winning three International Wine Challenge medals?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
- ... that activists walk from Ripoll to Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste annually to honour Dolors Prat?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
- ... that Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn wrote "Ever Again" after reconciling with her partner, only for them to break up again shortly before her subsequent tour?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
- ... that the gender gap for the hardest difficulty grades in rock climbing has almost completely closed?Did you know · Wikipedia, Did you know
- Clayface (film)Fastest rising yesterday · Wikimedia page views
- H3h3ProductionsFastest rising yesterday · Wikimedia page views
- Miranda HartFastest rising yesterday · Wikimedia page views