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New DNA analysis of skeletal remains in Pompeii is challenging long-held beliefs about the city’s ancient population. By revealing genetic links to populations in Rome and the eastern Mediterranean, the study paints Pompeii as a diverse, bustling hub in the Roman Empire, reshaping our understanding of its people and their connections across the ancient world.
A Severe Heatwave Warning remains in effect across much of Queensland on November 9, 2024, with heat impacting northern, central, and southeast regions, and expected to contract toward the northwest over the coming days. High humidity will intensify the heat in coastal areas, with the warning in place through Tuesday, November 12.
About 30 vehicles got washed away by flash floods in Cadaqués, located in the Alt Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, Spain on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Around 93 people remain missing after massive floods struck southeastern Spain last week. The number of missing individuals rose from 89 to 93 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
A cascade of rainwater and clogged drains submerged Bogotá’s streets on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, stranding vehicles and transforming a typical commute into hours of waiting as emergency crews worked to clear critical areas like Avenida Boyacá.
A landslide in Cameroon’s West Region killed at least four people and left more than 50 missing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, after torrential rains caused a landslide on a highway near Dschang.
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) announced on November 6, 2024, that thousands of residents around Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores island will be permanently relocated following recent eruptions that claimed nine lives.
Western Cuba braces for impact as Rafael nears hurricane strength, expected to bring destructive waves and a dangerous storm surge when it makes landfall on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Bay Area in San Fransisco on Monday, November 4, 2024, due to a decrease in humidity and fire weather conditions.
Food insecurity in 16 global regions, spanning 14 countries and two regional clusters, is expected to intensify from November 2024 through May 2025, according to a recent UN report.
