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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The eruption of a mud volcano in Colombia looked like an atomic mushroom

A recent eruption of a mud volcano in Colombia resembled a mushroom cloud, drawing attention to geological phenomena.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Temperatures expected to reach +6 degrees on Saturday

Temperatures in Latvia are predicted to rise to +6 degrees Celsius this Saturday, with cloud cover and occasional rain in many regions.

Feb 27 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits in holiday hotspot face 'blood rain' as Saharan dust cloud batters Europe

A rare weather phenomenon called calima, involving a Saharan dust cloud, is expected to bring 'blood rain' to popular holiday destinations in Europe, particularly affecting Spain and the Balearic Islands.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

On Saturday, the air temperature in Latvia will rise well above zero

On Saturday, air temperatures across Latvia are expected to rise above zero, with cloud cover and potential fog.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Poste rises on the Cloud and makes 2.2 billion in profits

Poste Italiane reports record profits and unveils plans for a new financial center integrating payment and financial services.

Feb 27 • 05:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Swan song of Sepultura in EP 'The cloud of unknowing' sounds cleaner in 'The place', single with the band's weight

Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura releases 'The place', the lead single from their forthcoming EP 'The cloud of unknowing', marking a significant moment in their career as they prepare for a farewell tour.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Weather for Friday, February 27: under the sign of mildness, but a more capricious sky

Weather forecasts for February 27 indicate mild temperatures and increasing cloud cover across France.

Feb 26 • 17:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sun on one side, covered sky on the other: see what the weather is like in Paraná

The weather in Paraná is experiencing a split with sunny conditions in the west and north contrasted by cloud cover and the possibility of light rain in the east, particularly in the metropolitan region of Curitiba.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The hypergiant star in the neighboring galaxy may soon explode

Researchers warn that a hypergiant star named WOH G64 in the Large Magellanic Cloud is on the verge of a supernova explosion, though it poses no threat to Earth.

Feb 26 • 06:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Mostly sunny with no precipitation. Meteorologists have said where it will be warmest this weekend

Czech meteorologists predict predominantly sunny weather with above-average temperatures for the upcoming weekend, although some areas may experience lingering fog and low cloud cover.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Microsoft and AI: A Question of Sovereignty

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, emphasizes the importance of AI and cloud technology at a recent event, reflecting on Microsoft’s transformation and leadership in the tech industry.

Feb 25 • 14:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Something is different. The cosmic giant has suddenly changed behavior; astronomers have no explanation

Astronomers are puzzled by the unusual behavior of the enormous star WOH G64 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, questioning whether it indicates an evolutionary turning point or merely instability typical of such massive stars late in their life cycle.

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Space Debris: Dirty Space Travel

Researchers linked atmospheric pollution to the re-entry of a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket stage, observing a lithium cloud over Northern Europe.

Feb 25 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

From red supergiant to yellow hypergiant: how WOH G64, one of the largest stars in the Universe, has changed

Astronomers have observed significant changes in WOH G64, one of the largest known stars in the universe, suggesting it may be transitioning from a red supergiant to a yellow hypergiant over just three decades.

Feb 25 • 11:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

With 1% Market Share, A Cloud Infrastructure Market Dominated by Billions - Control Could Provide AI Competitive Advantage

Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is Microsoft's response to the question about the 'kill switch'

Microsoft has addressed concerns regarding trust in U.S. cloud services among Europeans, with many advocating for domestic alternatives.

Feb 24 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Wednesday will still come with winter cold

The weather on Wednesday in Estonia will be characterized by winter cold temperatures and varying cloud cover throughout the day.

Feb 24 • 19:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sahara Dust Reaching the Amazon Cannot Be Seen with the Naked Eye, Says Meteorologist

Meteorologists explain that while Sahara dust reaches the Amazon annually in microscopic particles, recent sightings of a 'dust cloud' in the sky by residents of Amapá are actually due to fog.

Feb 24 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Marks & Spencer knocks 50% off feather down duvet that feels like ‘sleeping under a cloud’

Marks & Spencer has reduced the price of its premium feather down duvet by 50%, making it accessible for those looking for luxury bedding.

Feb 24 • 09:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iridescent cloud: rare phenomenon recorded in a municipality of Piauí, see video

A resident of Cocal de Telha, Piauí, captured a rare iridescent cloud phenomenon, showcasing rainbow-like colors in the sky during a rainy evening.

Feb 23 • 22:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Republic's Day will come with cloudy clarifications and snow

Estonia's Republic Day is expected to bring cloud cover, some snowfall in the south, and clear periods in the north due to varying weather systems.

Feb 23 • 19:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Saharan dust cloud to sweep UK as blood rain warning issued

A blood rain warning has been issued for the UK as dust from the Sahara desert is expected to reach Britain within 24 hours, causing eerie weather phenomena.

Feb 23 • 16:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Discovery of organic compound in a distant star cloud reinforces hypothesis of life's seeds spreading in the universe

Scientists have discovered the organic compound methenamine in a distant star-forming nebula, suggesting early chemical precursors to life might emerge in star systems.

Feb 22 • 03:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

ERC rejects negotiating budgets after a secret meeting between Sánchez and Junqueras regarding the IRPF transfer

ERC has declined to negotiate budgets following a secret meeting between Pedro Sánchez and Oriol Junqueras regarding the IRPF management, a condition for their support.

Feb 21 • 10:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

FROM TALLINN TO THE CLOUD FOREST: Finding the Courage to Be Oneself Among Monkeys and Scorpions

The book describes a decision to leave Estonia after burnout and explores life and nature in Panama.

Feb 21 • 06:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What remains when a space rocket burns in our sky? An 'invisible' cloud threatens the earth's ceiling

An international research team has discovered a significant increase in lithium particles in the upper atmosphere following the burning of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.

Feb 21 • 06:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unstable weather and possibility of rain; check the weather forecast in Alagoas

The weather forecast for Alagoas indicates unstable weather with varying cloud cover and chances of intermittent rain across the state this weekend.

Feb 20 • 19:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Amazon’s cloud ‘hit by two outages caused by AI tools last year’

Amazon's cloud services experienced two significant outages last year due to its own artificial intelligence tools, raising concerns about AI reliability amid employee layoffs.

Feb 20 • 15:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Warmth and Precipitation Will Return: Meteorologists Report on Weekend Weather

Lithuanian meteorologists forecast minimal cloud cover and temperatures dropping to -15 degrees Celsius over the weekend, with potential precipitation in the form of rain and sleet.

Feb 20 • 05:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

On Friday, the air temperature in Kurzeme will rise above zero degrees

On Friday, the air temperature in Kurzeme, Latvia, is expected to rise slightly above zero degrees, with variable cloud cover and gentle winds.

Feb 20 • 02:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

West Virginia sues Apple, accuses tech giant of letting iCloud become hub for child sexual abuse material

West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company allows child sexual abuse material to be stored in its iCloud service.

Feb 19 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amazon surpasses Walmart and becomes the world's largest company by revenue

Amazon has officially dethroned Walmart as the world's largest company by revenue, marking a significant achievement for the e-commerce and cloud computing giant.

Feb 19 • 20:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Space Debris: Lithium Cloud of a Falcon 9 Detected in the Atmosphere

Researchers have detected a significant lithium cloud in the Earth's upper atmosphere, a byproduct of a Falcon 9 rocket's re-entry, indicating potential environmental impacts from increased space activity.

Feb 19 • 16:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Space Exploration: 'This is a geoengineering experiment that no one ever wanted'

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashed, creating a lithium cloud in the atmosphere, raising concerns about the unintentional geoengineering implications of such events.

Feb 19 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Air Monitoring Reveals: The Cold Brought a Thick Cloud of Pollution over the City

On February 15, air monitoring in Õismäe, Estonia, recorded a significant spike in PM2.5 particulate matter levels, nearly double the average for the month, raising health concerns.

Feb 19 • 13:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São Vicente opens 80 spots for a course on Artificial Intelligence; see how to register

The city of São Vicente in Brazil has opened registration for 80 free vocational training spots on Implementing Cloud Artificial Intelligence Services.

Feb 19 • 11:51 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

You See a Billboard. I See What Made Tel Aviv Break a World Record

The article explores how the recent African dust cloud has dramatically affected the air quality in Tel Aviv, leading the city to achieve the dubious distinction of the worst air pollution globally.

Feb 19 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kanlaon Volcano eruption LIVE: Explosion and ash cloud just five miles from city

The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines erupted, releasing a significant ash cloud and prompting emergency warnings from authorities due to its proximity to populated areas.

Feb 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a single cloud can make fortunes in Australia's electricity market

Australian solar forecasting technology is changing the dynamics of the electricity market by influencing energy prices and grid stability.

Feb 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Europe's Dependence on US Technology is Now Common Knowledge, and This Moment Should be Used Well

The article discusses Europe's increasing reliance on American technology and the implications of this trend.

Feb 18 • 07:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cloud Security at Banks: Microsoft has European Banks under Control

The article discusses the increasing reliance of banks on cloud services, predominantly provided by U.S. companies, and the efforts by regulators to mitigate associated risks.

Feb 18 • 06:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Europe has begun to wriggle free from US tech giants - what is Finland doing?

The article discusses the increasing concern in Europe, particularly Finland, over reliance on US technology and cloud services, amidst hypothetical scenarios of US service restrictions.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Daily Astrology: Job opportunities abroad, chances of falling in love, and golden opportunities for three zodiac signs! Caution for those from this zodiac sign as a dark cloud looms over the workplace, problems here, be careful..

Daily astrology predictions suggest opportunities for some zodiac signs while caution is advised for others regarding careers and love on February 18, 2026.

Feb 17 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

The book blogger praises the novel: I felt I was reading anywhere but at home

A book blogger praises Anthony Doerr's 'Cloud Cuckoo Land', highlighting its intricate narrative and timeless themes.

Feb 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

China's Controversial Bet to 'Create' Rain and Why Many Still Doubt the Results

China has launched a large-scale weather modification project to combat drought in its northern grain-producing regions by generating artificial rain.

Feb 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Cloud with 'soap bubble' colors draws attention in the sky of RS

A rare phenomenon produced an iridescent cloud in Rio Grande do Sul, captivating observers for about 30 minutes.

Feb 17 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

There are alerts for heat and rains: what the meteorological service says for the last day of the long weekend

The article discusses the weather forecast for February 17th in Buenos Aires, highlighting a warm day with potential for rain and increasing cloud cover as people return from their long Carnival weekend.

Feb 17 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

China's Controversial Bet to 'Make' Rain - and Why Many Still Doubt the Results

China has been attempting to artificially increase its rainfall using cloud seeding since the 1950s, with a recent large-scale operation reportedly achieving significant results.

Feb 17 • 10:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Observing the Clouds: What Do You See When You See Them?

The article explores the subjective nature of cloud observation, highlighting how different observers can interpret the same cloud shape in vastly different ways.

Feb 17 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fascinated by artificial rain: China's strange move

China is increasingly investing in artificial rain technology to combat drought and provide water for crops in northern and northwestern regions of the country.

Feb 17 • 06:00 UTC

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