The article discusses that Europe is entering winter with record low gas reserves, being filled to only 65.6%, while analysts express concerns about possible supply disruptions and cold weather, although a direct gas shortage is not forecasted. (translated)
The Estonian record drone managed to stay in the air over Viljandi for more than ten hours on battery power, setting a world record and proving that a large battery and aerodynamic improvements are key factors in achieving long flight time. (translated)
Russia carried out a record 13 airstrikes on Kiev over a period of days, during which the city experienced 872 minutes of various alerts, while Ukraine's economic growth is forecasted to drop to just 0.5% instead of the previous 1.3% due to ongoing attacks. (translated)
Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos set a world record in Zurich at the Diamond League event, completing the 400-meter distance in 45.80 seconds, which is 0.14 seconds better than the previous record held by Norwegian Karsten Warholm. (translated)
Alison dos Santos set a new world record in the men's 400-meter hurdles at the Diamond League stage in Zurich with a time of 45.80, surpassing the previous record held by Norwegian Karsten Warholm by 0.14 seconds. (translated)
Germany registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths in the summer, primarily among those over 75, as the country experienced heat waves exceeding 40 degrees. (translated)
China is increasing pressure on Taiwan by deploying a record number of ships around the island, and analysts believe this may indicate its aims to prepare a regional map for underwater warfare purposes, as Beijing asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory. (translated)
In Russia, a record cash volume growth of 3.8 trillion rubles is expected in 2026, as people increasingly prefer cash over banks, reflecting both technical problems and political concerns, while the Kremlin introduces the digital ruble. (translated)
Kanye West's planned concerts in Russia, where he has expressed Nazi tendencies, took an abrupt turn when the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg announced that the concerts would not take place, even though tickets were sold at a record pace. (translated)
The average surface temperature of the world's oceans was recorded at a record 21.1 degrees, which is extraordinary, as such a level is usually reached in August instead of cooling down. (translated)
Ukraine is organizing a meeting on Monday with its main European supporters to demand vital air defense supplies and strengthen pressure against Russia, as attacks have caused a record high number of civilian casualties. (translated)
At the Diamond League event held in Lausanne, Armand Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis set a historic pole vault competition, where both cleared a height of 6.10 meters; Duplantis won with a record of 6.21 and Karalis achieved 6.16, marking a first in history. (translated)
The US national debt has reached a record sum of 40 trillion dollars, and financial experts warn that with current trends it could reach 50 trillion dollars in six years, posing a threat to the country's economy and future. (translated)
Due to climate change, record temperatures have been recorded in European seas, which, according to scientists, can have serious consequences for ecosystems and cause extreme weather events, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, where water temperatures reached as high as 33 degrees Celsius at the beginning of August. (translated)
Estonians are withdrawing record amounts of cash, fearing asset nationalization by the Kremlin, which creates liquidity problems for banks and complicates the financing of the war in Ukraine. (translated)
Ukraine achieved new records over the weekend in the number of drone attacks, closing seven out of ten Wildberries company centers and increasing the intensity of attacks, which resulted in a record number of downed drones, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. (translated)
Legendary British racer Andy Green, who is the only person to have broken the sound barrier in a car, is returning to the Bonneville Salt Flats to attempt a new speed record of 600 km/h with the hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle JCB Hydromax. (translated)
The Los Angeles Lakers will change owners again in less than a year as a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger purchases a controlling share for a record 12.5 billion dollars, reaching an agreement in just one weekend. (translated)
The USA is sending the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been in the region for over 250 days, setting a record for time spent at sea. (translated)
In July, the average surface temperature of the world's oceans outside the polar regions reached the highest level in history, breaking the previous record and resulting in widespread drought-related environmental and economic damages in Europe, including extreme wildfires and significant disruptions in water production and agriculture. (translated)
