'It looks like Chernobyl': life in Kiev's most bombed neighbourhood as Ukraine braces for another massive attack
The Lukyanivska neighborhood in Kiev, one of the areas hardest hit by Russian attacks, is facing increasingly frequent bombings, while residents say the area now resembles Chernobyl due to destroyed buildings, burned cars and constant fear.
Many residents suffer from anxiety and spend nights in shelters, while Russia has warned of even more intense attacks on Ukrainian cities in the coming months.
The situation is also aggravated by the lack of defensive missiles, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to urgently request more support for the country's air defense.
Chaotic talks over a US-Iran deal continue at Trump's peak
Talks between the US and Iran for a deal continue amid threats, sudden shifts in stances from US President Donald Trump, and volatility in financial markets, as both sides try to avoid further escalation of the conflict.
According to reports, a preliminary memorandum may be close to being reached, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions, but there are still disagreements over nuclear issues and frozen Iranian funds.
Analysts believe Trump is using military threats as negotiating pressure, while Iran is demanding concrete guarantees before accepting any deal.
'A major anomaly': Antarctica records winter temperatures 20 degrees Celsius warmer than normal
Antarctica has recorded record winter temperatures, with thermometers reaching 15.4 degrees Celsius in early June, about 20 degrees above normal for this time of year.
Unusual heat waves have melted snow and ice in some areas, leaving bare ground where there are usually thick layers of snow, as researchers warn of serious impacts on glaciers and local ecosystems.
Scientists describe the phenomenon as an extraordinary anomaly and warn that climate change caused by human activity is accelerating the risks to Earth's coldest continent.
Trees may store less planet-warming carbon than hoped, study suggests
A new study suggests that forests may absorb and store less carbon dioxide than previously thought, as the process of photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth, which is the main way in which carbon is kept out of the atmosphere for long periods.
Scientists found that trees often stop growing months before they stop absorbing carbon dioxide, especially during hot, dry periods.
This means that climate models may have overestimated the ability of forests to store carbon in the future, as heatwaves and droughts become more frequent.
