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Earth news — September 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Earth published on September 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

13 publications

  1. WorldAsiaMiddle EastEarth

    Rubikon Center Operations on September 16-18, 2026

    The Rubikon Center's operational activities from September 16 to 18, 2026, involved various actions including engagement of enemy manpower, delivery of supplies to allied units, and combat activities against OSU/UAF unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Donbas and Krasnolimansk/Sumy directions. The center also cooperated with the Russian VKS in hitting OSU targets and conducted long-range mining of Ukrainian armed forces' logistic routes.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaEarth

    Ukraine Blamed for Killing Election Officials in Russia's Zaporozhye Region

    Russian officials have accused Ukraine of targeting and killing election officials in the Zaporozhye region. Rodion Miroshnik, a Russian diplomat, stated that a district election commission head was killed and another injured in separate incidents. Russian President Vladimir Putin also condemned the attacks, describing them as an attempt by the Ukrainian leadership to disrupt elections in Russia.
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  5. WorldBillMiddle EastEarth

    Russia's Hybrid War: Escalating Attacks Threaten Europe

    Russia's hybrid attacks on Europe are intensifying, with a growing number of reckless incidents targeting critical infrastructure and defense enterprises. European officials warn that civilian casualties are imminent. Key targets include energy plants, airports, and logistics related to supporting Ukraine. Recent drone attacks, such as the one near the Ukrainian-Polish border, have raised alarms. Despite the increasing threat, a unified European strategy against Russia's actions has not yet been developed.
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  6. WorldSci PolicyEarthEducation

    PISA 2025 Results: Latin America's Decline in Education

    The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 results revealed a concerning decline in educational performance among 15-year-old students in Latin America, with Argentina and other countries showing significant drops in Science, Reading, and Mathematics. The report highlights the need for educational systems to adapt to the changing world and provide students with the necessary skills to navigate the digital age. Despite the poor results, some countries like El Salvador and Costa Rica showed improvement, indicating that decline is not inevitable.
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  9. ScienceEarth

    Smelling Coffee Can Improve Mood Without Drinking It

    A study by Japanese researchers found that simply inhaling the aroma of freshly brewed coffee can lead to reduced feelings of fatigue, anxiety, and other negative emotions. The study involved 20 students aged 20 to 29, who were exposed to the coffee aroma for five minutes without drinking it. The participants' moods and brain activity were evaluated before and after the exposure. While the aroma did not affect heart rate, it did increase a relaxation index measured by EEG.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Astronauts on ISS Encourage Russians to Vote in State Duma Elections

    Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including Petr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and Andrei Fedyaev, have urged Russian citizens to participate in the State Duma elections. They emphasized the importance of voting as a means of determining the country's course and fulfilling their civic duty. The astronauts will also cast their votes using a trusted person on Earth.
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