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Coastal erosion shifts vast carbon stores from US marshes to the ocean
A NASA-supported analysis used decades of satellite and elevation data to quantify carbon displaced as marshes eroded from Texas to Maine. The findings highlight a difficult-to-model pathway between land and sea rather than a direct measure of atmospheric emissions.
Polish poll finds broad backing for military training for women
Nearly three quarters of respondents favored extending mandatory service or military training to women. Support was stronger for medical and logistics roles than for gender-neutral conscription.
Dragon Delivery Opens a New Research Cycle Aboard the ISS
A SpaceX cargo spacecraft brought more than 6,300 pounds of research hardware, supplies and roll-out solar arrays to the International Space Station. Expedition 75 began transferring sensitive samples while preparing biological studies and future power-system upgrades.
South Korea recalls diplomats from Kyiv amid POW dispute
Seoul is withdrawing some embassy employees after a disagreement with Ukraine over the disclosure of a North Korean prisoner transfer. Consular services will continue operating in the country.
Ukrainian pupils in Poland offered free online learning platform
School-age Ukrainians studying in Poland are being encouraged to use the All-Ukrainian Online School. The state-run platform provides lessons, tests and digital learning materials at no cost.
Ukrainian man detained in Poland after partner alerts police
A 34-year-old woman contacted officers after finding her boyfriend with another woman and disclosing that he was wanted. Polish authorities planned to remove him from the country after a ten-day detention.
German housing permits rose 6.8% in August
Germany approved 20,600 dwellings in August 2026, exceeding the year-earlier total by 1,300. Permit growth remained broad-based over the first eight months of the year.
Spain’s Supreme Court lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant
Carles Puigdemont can return to Spain after the Supreme Court removed the warrant issued over Catalonia’s 2017 independence bid. The former Catalan leader had spent nine years abroad.