Stavros Malas, head of Cyprus's special scientific committee, says poor biosafety practices during animal movement are behind the FMD outbreak. Around 101 of 490 analysed units tested positive, while compensation payments to sheep and goat farmers have stalled after an initial €20-per-animal adva...

3 min read·21 Apr 2026

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JSDF personnel assist with earthquake evacuation in Japan

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7.5 Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan; Tsunami Alert Issued

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Iwate prefecture in northern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 metres. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi activated a government crisis team and urged coastal residents to evacuate immediately to higher ground.

3 min read•20 Apr 2026

Satellite interferogram showing ground deformation from earthquake

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Earthquake hits off Paphos coast Saturday

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Paphos on Saturday morning at 11:11:25 local time, with the epicentre approximately 17km west of Paphos, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

2 min read•19 Apr 2026