World Meteorological Day being marked
The World Meteorological Day 2026 is being observed across the world today celebrating the 76th anniversary of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
The theme of this year is "Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow".
The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate or water-related issues, according to the WMO.
It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world.
In Nepal, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is also organizing an interaction program on awareness raising on weather, the importance of weather forecast and the measures for the climate change risk reduction, according to the Department's Meteorologist Sujan Subedi.
"The immense and often invisible observing and prediction system coordinated by WMO is the backbone of our economies. It is the central nervous system for early warnings, which have saved many millions of lives," the WMO stated.
This World Meteorological Day therefore celebrates the work of the WMO community in observing our Earth to protect communities today and build resilience for tomorrow, it said.
Vinicius strikes twice as Real Madrid edge Atletico 3-2 in pulsating derby
Vinicius Jr scored twice as Real Madrid fought back to beat visitors Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a breathless Spanish capital derby on Sunday, keeping Alvaro Arbeloa's side within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona, Reuters reported.
Billed as a relatively low-key Madrid derby, with Atletico sitting a distant fourth in the table, the match instead delivered a five-goal spectacle between the rivals.
It had everything — stunning goals from both sides and a straight red card to Real captain Federico Valverde that reduced the hosts to 10 men in the dying minutes, according to Reuters.
Inter held to 1-1 draw at Fiorentina as title race comes alive
Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina on Sunday as the hosts' Cher Ndour scored a second-half equaliser to cancel out Francesco Pio Esposito’s ‌first-minute opener and dent the visitors' Serie A title charge, Reuters reported.
Following AC Milan’s 3-2 victory over Torino on Saturday, the result in Florence trimmed Inter’s lead at the summit to six points, leaving the leaders on 69 points with eight matches remaining and offering fresh hope to their city rivals.
"We knew the three points were crucial for us, and Fiorentina deserve credit, but we didn't play our best game, and it's not our best moment. But it's all in our hands," said Inter assistant coach Aleksandar Kolarov.
“They (Fiorentina) have been on good form recently, so I see a point here as relatively positive," he added, stepping in for suspended manager Cristian Chivu, according to Reuters.
Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties
Extremist Jewish settlers have carried out a spate of attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes, vehicles and agricultural fields, BBC reported.
The violence began after a teenage settler - 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman - was killed on Saturday, after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike. Police said they were investigating whether the hit was deliberate or accidental.
In response, WhatsApp groups used by settlers called for a "revenge campaign" over his death. More than 20 settler attacks were reported overnight, according to a defence official cited by Israeli media, according to BBC.
