North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared to endorse Moscow’s war on Ukraine Wednesday, telling Vladimir Putin that Russia will emerge victorious in the fight to punish the evil forces, as the two leaders met for talks the West fears could result in a fresh supply of weapons.
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India has asked Canada to withdraw about 40 diplomatic staff from India
India has asked Canada to withdraw about 40 diplomatic staff from India in a sharp escalation of a weeks-long crisis. Those who stayed past 10 October would lose their diplomatic immunity.
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Ocean temperatures are off the charts
Ocean surface heat is at record-breaking levels. Temperatures began climbing in mid-March and skyrocketed over the course of several weeks, leaving scientists scrambling to figure out exactly why. Temperatures have fallen since their peak in April as they naturally do in the spring but they are still higher than they have ever been on record for this time of year. Gregory C. Johnson, an oceanographer at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which calculates the ocean surface temperature using a network of ships, buoys, satellites and floats said that it is remarkable.
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Floridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, people across Florida faced the daunting task of cleaning up and repairing the damage, but many lacked the electricity and fuel to do so. Hampered by roads blocked by fallen trees and flooding, fuel suppliers and power companies are working to get the infrastructure of daily life back up and running, and police are aiding recovery efforts by providing escorts to fuel tankers trying to reach those most in need.
