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Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations
A powerful quake hit early Saturday, prompting mass evacuations and fears of a tsunami as landslides blocked roads and emergency crews rush to rescue survivors. Image: france24.com via source article

Climate

Deadly 7.7‑Magnitude Earthquake Off Indonesia’s Flores Island Kills At Least 20 People

A powerful quake hit early Saturday, prompting mass evacuations and fears of a tsunami as landslides blocked roads and emergency crews rush to rescue survivors.

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Earthquake near San Simeon, California (4088)
On the first day of winter, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rumbled along the central California coast. In general terms, the tectonic activity of central California is caused by the northwestward slide of the plate of. (Illustrative image.) Image by Robert Simmon, based on Landsat data provided by the Global Land Cover Facility, University of Maryland.

Climate

Indonesia Rocked by 7.7‑Magnitude Earthquake, Buildings Collapse

A 7.7‑magnitude quake hits Indonesia, causing widespread structural collapse.

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UK: Farage wins controversial by-election
In a turnout that drew little attention from the leading political parties, the far‑right candidate captured the seat with an overwhelming majority. Image: france24.com via source article

Elections

Nigel Farage wins controversial by‑election on the English coast, securing 63 % of the vote amid a boycott by all major parties.

In a turnout that drew little attention from the leading political parties, the far‑right candidate captured the seat with an overwhelming majority.

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