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Kylian Mbappé sustained an ankle injury during France's 3-0 win over Azerbaijan, ruling him out of the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iceland. The injury follows a recent knock to the same ankle, and he will return to Real Madrid for treatment. France remains unbeaten in qualifiers.
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In October 2025, three cold-resistant Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were confirmed near Reykjavik, marking Iceland's first wild mosquito presence. Scientists suspect introduction via ships or cargo. While not disease carriers, their arrival signals ecological shifts amid rapid warming. Meanwhile, disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are spreading in California, raising public health concerns.
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Recent studies warn that climate change could cause the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to collapse within decades. This could trigger a new ice age in Europe, raise sea levels, and disrupt global weather patterns, with Iceland declaring it a national security threat.
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Several European broadcasters, including Spain, Ireland, and the Netherlands, announced they will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, citing concerns over Gaza's humanitarian crisis and political interference. The EBU plans rule changes to address voting manipulation, but a vote on Israel's inclusion is imminent.