Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, Russia
Wildfires in Siberia have destroyed 65 buildings, caused one death, and injured five people over the past week, as strong winds and storms prompted a state of emergency in several regions.
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Comet SWAN25F rapidly brightening as it nears the Sun
Newly-discovered Comet SWAN25F is rapidly brightening and may become visible to the naked eye by late April 2025. Its green coma and long tail are currently visible through telescopes.
At least 33 killed in one of Kinshasa’s worst floods in recent history, DR Congo
At least 33 people have died due to flooding in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, after heavy rainfall began on the night of Friday, April 4, 2025. Authorities have warned that the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue. The floods have disrupted transportation and essential services, placing further strain on the city’s infrastructure.
