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Weather news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Weather published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. SocietyMiddle EastWeatherBiodiversity

    Pregnant Woman Killed by Husband, Who Then Attempts Suicide in Yalova

    An 8-month pregnant woman, Sultan Pelit D., was shot and killed by her husband, Muhammed D., in Yalova. The incident occurred during an argument between the couple. After shooting his wife with a pump-action shotgun, Muhammed D. turned the weapon on himself and was severely injured. Sultan Pelit D. died despite medical efforts, while Muhammed D. remains in critical condition. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
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  2. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastWeather

    Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase, Citing Threat from Turkish Presence

    Israel carried out airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria's Idlib province, targeting runways and hangars. Israel claimed the strike was in response to a potential Turkish military deployment at the base, which it said posed a threat to its security. Syria denied plans for a Turkish base, and Turkey condemned the attack as 'reckless'. The incident has raised tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria's future.
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  3. SportsEuropeWeatherWhite-collar

    Toxic 'Portuguese Man O' War' Invade European Beaches

    Thousands of people have been stung by venomous Portuguese man o' war, also known as physalia, on beaches in France and Spain over the past two weeks. These creatures, resembling jellyfish, are typically found in tropical waters but have been migrating to European coasts due to abnormal heat. Their stings can cause severe pain, breathing problems, heart issues, and allergic shock, with some cases requiring hospitalization. Authorities have issued warnings and closed beaches in affected areas.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Four Workers Killed in Tobu Nikkō Line Express Train Collision

    Four workers have died after being hit by an express train operated by Tobu Railway on the Tobu Nikkō Line in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo. The incident occurred at Tobu Railway's new Nikko Station, with reports stating that the workers were clearing brush near the railway track. No injuries were reported among the approximately 50 passengers or crew members on the train.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Russian Drone Crashes in Romania Near Ukrainian Border

    A drone believed to be of Russian origin crashed in an uninhabited area in Tulcea county, eastern Romania, near the border with Ukraine. The Romanian Ministry of Defense reported that the drone entered Romanian airspace at around 03:21, approximately 13 kilometers east of the city of Galați, and fell around 03:24, about 4 kilometers northeast of the town of Grindu. The incident occurred amid ongoing Russian military activity in neighboring Ukraine. There were no casualties or damage reported.
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