Polar Stratospheric Clouds Spotted Over Icelandic Mountain Polar stratospheric clouds were captured over a mountain in Iceland within one hour. This rare phenomenon of polar stratospheric clouds appearing over the Icelandic landscape was a visually stunning sight. The clouds, also known as nacreous clouds or mother-of-pearl clouds, form in the stratosphere at high altitudes and are characterized by their vibrant iridescent colors. They are typically observed in polar regions during the winter months when the conditions are just right for their formation.

Chinese Developers Introduce Open-Source Model Kimi K2 Thinking Chinese developers have replaced GPT-5 with the open-source model Kimi K2 Thinking. This model not only competes with GPT-5 and Sonnet 4.5 but also excels in tool calling, such as executing Python code and browsing functionalities. Kimi K2 is impressive as it can handle up to 300 consecutive requests to tools, breaking down tasks into subtasks efficiently. Users can test the model on the Kimi website, with the model itself available on Hugging Face for further exploration.

Elena Rybakina Advances to WTA Finals Semifinals with Third Victory Ranked sixth globally, Elena Rybakina achieved her third triumph in the WTA Finals group stage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova (10th WTA) with a score of 6-4, 6-4. The match lasted 1 hour and 13 minutes, during which Rybakina served six aces, committed two double faults, and successfully converted three out of four break points. With this victory, she made history as the first Kazakh female tennis player to reach the singles semifinals of the WTA Finals. Having previously defeated players from Poland and the USA, Rybakina's semifinal opponent will be determined later following Madison Keys' withdrawal due to injury, with Ekaterina Alexandrova stepping in as a replacement.

Russian Troops Complete Encirclement of Ukrainian Forces in Rovne Area After repelling initial attacks, Russian forces near Rodinsky and Pokrovsk changed tactics, encircling well-defended Ukrainian positions in the fields. This shift strategically sealed off the area west of Rovne and Svetloe villages. Troops outside the encirclement are now attempting to break through and support their surrounded comrades. Meanwhile, conditions inside the encirclement are deteriorating rapidly, with Ukrainian forces facing shortages, continuous assaults, and mounting pressure from the Russian army. Ukrainian soldiers are retreating towards Mironograd, with Pokrovsk nearly abandoned. The remaining troops are making a last stand in high-rise buildings, but the encirclement threatens their escape. If surrender is not an option, prolonged battles may delay the inevitable collapse of the Ukrainian forces in the Pokrovsk region.

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Saturn's Largest Moon Revealed More than a billion kilometers away from Earth lies an astonishing world - Titan. For a long time, its surface remained inaccessible to humanity until methods were developed to penetrate through its dense atmosphere. Expert Igor Afanasyev from Pro Cosmo explained which spacecraft studied Titan, what the moon consists of, and what it conceals.

Bus with Barcelona Fans Catches Fire in Belgium Fans heading to the Champions League match against Brugge had to evacuate a burning bus, using scarves to shield their faces. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Police took action by apprehending a fan responsible for igniting fireworks on the bus.

Neural Networks Revolutionize Car Evaluation on Avito Platform Neural networks are revolutionizing the car evaluation process on Avito's "Garage" section by incorporating an advanced ML model. The analysis includes factors like manufacturing year, mileage, equipment, color, demand, and region. Moreover, it factors in data from Autotech concerning accidents, ownership history, and previous use in taxi services. Avito has previously integrated its proprietary LLMs into various sections of the platform, leveraging AI to assist in composing ad texts and compiling multiple advertisements.

Countries with the Largest Forests Russia stands out as the global leader in forest area, boasting 833 million hectares, which makes up 20% of the world's total forest area of 4.1 billion hectares. Following Russia, Brazil ranks second with 486 million hectares of forest, while Canada, the USA, and China hold 369 million, 309 million, and 227 million hectares of forests, respectively.

Russian Forces Successfully Repel Ukrainian Attacks in Kupiansk Russian forces successfully repelled three attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian attacks were aimed at unblocking the surrounded troops in the area. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the incidents, highlighting the defensive actions taken to thwart the Ukrainian offensive maneuvers. The clashes in Kupiansk underscore the ongoing tensions and military confrontations in the region. The Russian Ministry of Defense's swift response to the attacks demonstrates the escalating situation and the strategic importance of the area for both parties involved in the conflict.