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The UN's weather agency warns of unprecedented 'climate imbalance' due to soaring greenhouse gas levels and record heat during the past decade.

The UN warns that Earth's heat-trapping levels reached a record in 2025, with the effects of global warming expected to endure for thousands of years.

South Australians are voting in the 2026 state election, with early voting at record levels and key implications for the major parties involved.

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea could provide a unique opportunity to clean up the seabed where chemical weapons have been buried since the war.

Eurozone bond yields reached their highest level in 15 years as oil prices are on track for their largest three-day rise in nearly 40 years.

The US experienced its hottest March day on record due to a heat dome pushing temperatures to dangerous levels in the southwest.

This winter, tourists at the Baltic Sea in Poland noticed unique phenomena such as frozen coastal zones and ice formations due to record low water levels, potentially improving the ecological situation of the sea.

A UN report warns that if the Middle East conflict continues, an additional 45 million people could face acute hunger, pushing global hunger levels to a record high.

The Prado Museum in Madrid announces new visitor restrictions to maintain manageable crowd levels following a record surge of tourists in the past year.

Middle Eastern oil prices have soared to record levels amid disruptions caused by the ongoing war in Iran, impacting supply chains and refinery costs globally.

The Baltic Sea has reached record low water levels, creating challenges for shipping and posing risks to marine life.

Slovakia's exports of arms and ammunition have reached record levels, raising questions about the implications for support to Ukraine.

Flooding has begun in Lithuania, with river water levels rising rapidly and reaching dangerous levels in certain areas.

The Daly River community is on the brink of recording its worst flood ever as levels rise close to the historic high, with more rain expected in the forecast.

A recent survey indicates record levels of public disapproval towards Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF), revealing a deepening crisis of trust since the beginning of the judiciary's involvement in political issues.

Demand for mental health services in the UK has surged, with GPs reporting never turning down requests for sick notes as the number of patients seeking help reaches record levels.

Northern Australia has experienced significant flooding, with river levels still rising in many areas across Queensland and the Northern Territory following record rainfall.

In Nantes, a battle is brewing as the right-wing candidate Foulques Chombart de Lauwe challenges the long-standing socialist mayor, highlighting rising violence in the city as a key issue.

The IEA plans to release strategic oil reserves at record levels to mitigate rising prices due to the Gulf War, leading to ongoing discussions about the future of oil prices.

Gold exploration in Western Australia has reached unprecedented levels due to rising gold prices and increasing demand for new deposits.

February 2026 was noted as the fifth warmest February on record, with an average temperature of 1.49 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus, the EU's climate monitoring service.

A study by DHL and the Stern School of Business indicates that global merchandise traffic will grow by approximately 2.6% annually until 2029, fueled by the global race for AI development and despite geopolitical tensions.

There is significant interest in the record levels of Czech debt.

Dismissal for just cause in Brazil rose nearly 200% in 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with a record 638,700 such dismissals recorded.

Despite extreme fluctuations in stock prices due to rising tensions in the Middle East, individual investors in South Korea are increasingly taking out loans to buy stocks, pushing credit loans to record levels.

Domestic violence cases in Finland have surged to record levels, with nearly 12,000 individuals seeking help in the past year according to the ETKL.

Credia Bank has concluded 2025 with record levels of profitability and disbursements, reaffirming the strength of its business model.

The number of individuals seeking help for domestic violence in Finland has reached record levels, with Seinäjoki shelter seeing a significant increase in clientele and occupancy.

Bank credit in US dollars in Argentina has reached record levels, exceeding US$20 billion, with a significant increase during Javier Milei's administration.

Iran's oil exports are surging ahead of the third round of nuclear talks with the U.S., reaching historic levels of oil 'on water' as the country aims to expedite shipments before potential new sanctions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, marking a significant reduction under the Trump administration.

São Paulo state school students achieved record performance in mathematics in the 2025 Saresp results, but Portuguese proficiency has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Despite the absence of major events like the European Football Championship and concerts by Adele, Munich's tourism sector has shown remarkable resilience and stability in 2025, maintaining nearly the same record levels of visitors as in the previous year.

Recent storms in Spain have led to reservoirs reaching their highest water levels in 40 years, with significant regional variations and concerns about infrastructure maintenance.

European stocks have reached a record high, driven by a strong recovery in the banking sector and improved investor risk appetite.

Temperatures in Southern France have risen close to heatwave levels for February, with record highs reported.

The Czech koruna's strength significantly affected exporters last year, leading to losses exceeding 100 billion crowns despite record-high export levels.

Czech exporters faced significant losses due to the strong crown despite achieving record-high export levels last year.

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

Support for the Norwegian monarchy has dropped by ten percentage points in just one month to record low levels, following revelations about Crown Princess Mette-Marit's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Record levels of apartment construction in Central Bohemia are approaching those in Prague.

Rio de Janeiro continues to attract tourists post-Carnival 2026, with hotel occupancy reaching record levels as visitors extend their time in the city.

The US trade deficit in goods has surged to record levels, only improving marginally by 0.2% despite tariffs and claims from former President Trump regarding significant reductions.

This year's smelt season has started late, with prices rising to record levels as demand outstrips supply.

Residents of Saintes face severe flooding, reminiscent of the record levels seen in 1982, as they struggle to protect their belongings and cope with ongoing challenges following previous floods.

Solar energy production in Estonia reached record levels while electricity prices are set to rise significantly.

Cyprus officials have urged residents to reduce water usage by 10% due to a severe drought that is causing record low water levels in the nation's reservoirs.

Japan is experiencing record low rainfall, leading to significant water shortages and the emergence of submerged structures due to dropping water levels in dams.

Market expectations for gold and silver continue to rise, driven by low U.S. inflation data and anticipated interest rate cuts this year.

Lithuania has recorded a new low temperature for February 15, while Latvia has reported temperatures dropping to extreme frost levels.