Satellite images show the severe impact of western Europe's record summer heatwaves, revealing shrunken glaciers, dried rivers, and widespread vegetation stress.
China's Type 054B vessel, under construction at Hudong Zhonghua shipyard, may be equipped with a 48-cell Vertical Launch System (VLS), enhancing its anti-saturation attack and air-defence capabilities, according to Chinese military commentator Song Zhongping.
Russian and Malian forces fighting a rebel offensive in northern Mali have received a large resupply of military vehicles, reportedly delivered by the US-sanctioned cargo ship Mikhail Britnev. The ship docked in Lomé, Togo, after leaving Russia, and the vehicles were transported to Bamako, signifying increased Kremlin support for Mali's junta.
Satellite images reveal new damage to Amazon data centers in UAE and Bahrain, and a crucial Saudi oil facility, following missile and drone attacks by Iran and Houthi allies. The strikes, including a Houthi naval blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threaten global oil exports and have caused a 40% drop in tanker transits, escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Google has shut down an AI image editing feature in Google Earth, launched Thursday, after users generated problematic deepfakes of real-world locations. The company cited policy violations and the need for stronger guardrails, despite watermarking generated images.
Satellite images and analysis by WIRED and International Justice Mission reveal over two dozen new or expanded scam compounds in Myanmar's Myawaddy region since early 2024. This growth suggests that purported crackdowns by the Myanmar military junta last year did little to halt the highly lucrative online scamming industry, which relies on human trafficking victims.
Satellite images show extensive damage from wildfires in north Wales, with 951 hectares devastated in Rhinogydd mountains. The Welsh government activated crisis management, deploying a helicopter to Rhinogydd, as drought conditions persist and public safety warnings are issued.
A new study reveals North American beavers have been colonizing parts of the Canadian Arctic since 2008, expanding northward due to climate change. Researchers combined tree-ring analysis of beaver-chewed shrubs with satellite images to reconstruct their activity, offering a new method for monitoring environmental change in remote regions.
A year after US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, an ongoing war has seen Iran gain leverage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global fuel prices. US President Donald Trump now threatens new strikes on an Iranian nuclear facility known as 'Pickaxe Mountain'.
As the US marks its 250th anniversary, its deep, experience-based understanding of China, built through extensive academic exchange and fieldwork, is under strain due to rising tensions and shrinking academic ties, according to Meredith Chen.
Satellite images and maps show the extent of destruction caused by Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes, aiding rescue operations in locating potential survivors.
Iranian officials are in Qatar for mediated talks with the US, months after heavy air attacks. Despite significant damage to its military and civilian infrastructure, Iran retains considerable capabilities and is working on recovery, while threats of renewed conflict loom.
Twin earthquakes, measuring 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction. Satellite images aid rescue efforts, while analysis points to soil types and stress transfer along fault lines as reasons for building collapses. An interim leader declared a state of emergency.
China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun announced additional relief items for Venezuela, supplementing cash aid and satellite images already provided. Chinese enterprises and communities also contributed engineering machinery, medical supplies, and rescue teams for disaster relief efforts.
Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck western Venezuela, causing widespread destruction, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira. Over 235 deaths are confirmed, with thousands injured and missing. A state of emergency has been declared, and international aid is being pledged.
A new deep-learning system can automatically detect space hurricanes using ultraviolet images. Previously, detection relied on manual analysis of satellite images. This advancement could aid in analyzing data from a new China-Europe satellite.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated they will not permit any structures at Whitsun Reef, following satellite imagery of a potential floating platform. Military spokesperson Xerxes Trinidad affirmed the Philippines' stance against ceding any territory.
China is reportedly building a new submarine at Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard with a futuristic finless design, aiming to enhance stealth, maneuverability, and speed. Analysts suggest this move signifies Beijing's push to advance underwater capabilities.
China's fourth aircraft carrier, the Type 004, is rapidly taking shape, featuring advanced capabilities like nuclear power and electromagnetic catapults. This development highlights global investment in aircraft carriers, despite their vulnerability to modern threats like drones and missiles.
Satellite images analyzed by BBC Verify show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since February, indicating more extensive attacks than publicly acknowledged. The strikes have targeted air defense systems, aircraft, and radars, with significant damage reported.
Residents of a southern Lebanese village are purchasing satellite images to determine if their homes have been destroyed by Israeli attacks, highlighting a lack of direct information and the impact of the conflict.
An oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, has raised concerns amid a US naval blockade. Satellite images show a significant oil slick, potentially amounting to 3,000 barrels lost. This incident occurs as Iran faces a storage crisis due to the blockade, with capacity nearing its limit.
CNN investigation reveals Iran and its allies have damaged at least 16 US military installations across 8 Middle East countries since conflict began February 28, 2026. Satellite imagery shows advanced radar systems, communications infrastructure and aircraft were primary targets. Pentagon estimates conflict costs at $25 billion, though internal sources place figure at $40-50 billion. Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, have privately expressed concern over Washington's handling of the conflict.
Iran's internet blackout and restrictions on satellite imagery by commercial providers are making it harder for investigators and journalists to verify events during the ongoing conflict, echoing a broader global trend of governments controlling war narratives.
