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Seven Indians were injured in a Christmas market attack in Germany, with the death toll climbing to five.



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Germany’s underground holiday market offers a truly unique experience, set inside the walls of a historic mine shaft. This enchanting market brings festive cheer to a surprising location, where visitors can shop for holiday treasures, enjoy seasonal treats, and take in the captivating atmosphere of the subterranean setting. With twinkling lights, charming stalls, and the cozy warmth of the holidays, this underground market combines the magic of Christmas with a sense of adventure and history, making it a must-see destination for those looking for something different this season.

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At a time when Iran rained more than 200 ballistic missiles over Israel, love bloomed in the underground bunker of Jerusalem as two newlyweds shared their first dance together amid gleefully clapping guests.

The heart-warming video of the newlyweds was shared on X and soon went viral. In the video, the couple were seen swaying and dancing to some tunes in a dimly lit and cramped shelter as some of the guests filmed it.

The newlyweds were wearing their wedding garb as they moved on to the beats of the music which was being played on the cellphones of one of their guests.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-did-succeed-in-striking-airbases-during-attack-says-israel-763905">Iran did succeed in striking airbases during missile attack, says Israel</a>

As the groom spun the bride slowly, she lifted her long and white lace gown.

The heart-warming video clip was shot in a bunker which was near one of the biggest hotels in Jerusalem, the Notre Dam Hotel, as per Bible scholar and author Saul Sadka who shared the video on X.

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“Iran couldn’t stop the joy at this Jerusalem wedding even for a moment,” wrote Sadka, as he shared a heart emoji.

<h2>Here's how netizens reacted&nbsp;</h2>

As the video went viral, netizens took to social media to give their best wishes to the couple and also appreciated their idea of dancing in such a tense scenario.

Taking to X, Jerry Daniels said, "Mazel Tov to the beautiful couple!!"

"They will remember this moment forever," said another user.

Watch:&nbsp;Iran-Israel War: World On The Brink Of World War 3?

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"Lovely capture Saul. Israelis are super strong. Congratulations to the couple," wrote Polly Rendall.

A user named Richard wrote, "Beautiful."

"May they have many happy years together," wrote Shelly.

The couple, along with thousands of other Israelis, had taken shelter on Tuesday night (October 1) when Iraq released a barrage of 181 missiles on Tehran which led to a rain of shrapnel and warheads over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other major cities.

(With inputs from agencies)

At a time when Iran rained more than 200 ballistic missiles over Israel, love bloomed in the underground bunker of Jerusalem as two newlyweds shared their first dance together amid gleefully clapping guests.

At a time when Iran rained more than 200 ballistic missiles over Israel, love bloomed in the underground bunker of Jerusalem as two newlyweds shared their first dance together amid gleefully clapping guests. The heart-warming video of the newlyweds was shared on X and soon went viral. In the video, the couple were seen swaying and dancing to some tunes in a dimly lit and cramped shelter as some of the guests filmed it. The newlyweds were wearing their wedding garb as they moved on to the beats of the music which was being played on the cellphones of one of their guests. Also Read: Iran did succeed in striking airbases during missile attack, says Israel As the groom spun the bride slowly, she lifted her long and white lace gown. The heart-warming video clip was shot in a bunker which was near one of the biggest hotels in Jerusalem, the Notre Dam Hotel, as per Bible scholar and author Saul Sadka who shared the video on X. Iran couldn't stop the joy at this Jerusalem wedding even for a moment. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kMWzbhrNRA — Saul Sadka (@Saul_Sadka) October 1, 2024 × “Iran couldn’t stop the joy at this Jerusalem wedding even for a moment,” wrote Sadka, as he shared a heart emoji. Here's how netizens reacted As the video went viral, netizens took to social media to give their best wishes to the couple and also appreciated their idea of dancing in such a tense scenario. Taking to X, Jerry Daniels said, "Mazel Tov to the beautiful couple!!" "They will remember this moment forever," said another user. Watch: Iran-Israel War: World On The Brink Of World War 3? "Lovely capture Saul. Israelis are super strong. Congratulations to the couple," wrote Polly Rendall. A user named Richard wrote, "Beautiful." "May they have many happy years together," wrote Shelly. The couple, along with thousands of other Israelis, had taken shelter on Tuesday night (October 1) when Iraq released a barrage of 181 missiles on Tehran which led to a rain of shrapnel and warheads over Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other major cities. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Newlyweds have their first dance in Jerusalem's underground  bunker amid intense war, video goes viral

More than a hundred "zombie" fires have continued to burn under the ground in Canada, even though winter has set in.&nbsp;

These "zombie" fires, which are known as holdover fires or overwintering fires, have continued to burn under the surface in the winter months which has increased the risk of turning into full-blown wildfires in the spring season.

Currently, 92 zombie fires have been actively burning in British Columbia, and 54 have been simmering in Alberta, as per the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, with as many more continuing&nbsp;to burn in the Northwest Territories.

In Canada, wildfire activity generally peaks during the summer months, especially in the western provinces and territories where lightning strikes and dry conditions are common.

In Canada, the areas which are most wildfire-prone include British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.&nbsp;

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There are vast forest areas in these regions which are susceptible to ignition in the right conditions.&nbsp;

In 2023, 2,220 wildfires were recorded in British Columbia which damaged an area of 2,830,808 hectares (6,995,078.9 acres).

Sometimes, large fires continue burning in the winter months which damage soil and roots under the ground.

"Smoldering fires are flaming fires that have entered 'energy-saver mode," said Rebecca Scholten, who is a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, in a NASA Earth Observatory post.

&nbsp;"These fires are only just surviving based on the resources they have—oxygen and fuel—and can transition back into flaming fires once conditions are more favourable," he added.

Sometimes, these fires are visible only because of smoke rising from them.&nbsp;

<h2>Is climate change keeping continued ignition underneath?</h2>

Some experts have blamed climate change for an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires in Canada and the United States, as changing rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures contribute to drier conditions and increase fire ignition.&nbsp;

This year a lot of zombie fires have continued to blaze across the country than usual.

"It's not something I've seen in any of the data sets," said Jennifer Baltzer, a professor in the department of biology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, while speaking to local news CBC.

&nbsp;"What we don't know is how many of these will actually translate to reignition in the spring. This is yet another indication of the impact of climate warming on these systems," she added.

Watch:&nbsp;China braces for severe cold wave; authorities issue orange alert

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As per experts, these fires may have led to an increase in wildfires at the beginning of spring and summer, as per experts.

"It still feels like we haven't had enough time to get recovered, let alone get ready because here we go again," said Sonja Leverkus, a wildfire professor at the University of Alberta, while speaking to local news CBC.

"A lot of people talk about fire season and the end of the fire season, but our fires did not stop burning in 2023. Our fires dug underground and have been burning pretty much all winter," Leverkus added.

(With inputs from agencies)

More than a hundred "zombie" fires have continued to burn under the ground in Canada, even though winter has set in. These "zombie" fires, which are known as holdover fires or overwintering fires, have continued to burn under the surface in the winter months which has increased the risk of turning into full-blown wildfires in the spring season.

More than a hundred "zombie" fires have continued to burn under the ground in Canada, even though winter has set in. These "zombie" fires, which are known as holdover fires or overwintering fires, have continued to burn under the surface in the winter months which has increased the risk of turning into full-blown wildfires in the spring season. Currently, 92 zombie fires have been actively burning in British Columbia, and 54 have been simmering in Alberta, as per the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, with as many more continuing to burn in the Northwest Territories. In Canada, wildfire activity generally peaks during the summer months, especially in the western provinces and territories where lightning strikes and dry conditions are common. In Canada, the areas which are most wildfire-prone include British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Also Read: Climate Change: How Budget 2024 is a ‘landmark in India’s journey to net-zero economy’ There are vast forest areas in these regions which are susceptible to ignition in the right conditions. In 2023, 2,220 wildfires were recorded in British Columbia which damaged an area of 2,830,808 hectares (6,995,078.9 acres). Sometimes, large fires continue burning in the winter months which damage soil and roots under the ground. "Smoldering fires are flaming fires that have entered 'energy-saver mode," said Rebecca Scholten, who is a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, in a NASA Earth Observatory post. "These fires are only just surviving based on the resources they have—oxygen and fuel—and can transition back into flaming fires once conditions are more favourable," he added. Sometimes, these fires are visible only because of smoke rising from them. Is climate change keeping continued ignition underneath? Some experts have blamed climate change for an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires in Canada and the United States, as changing rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures contribute to drier conditions and increase fire ignition. This year a lot of zombie fires have continued to blaze across the country than usual. "It's not something I've seen in any of the data sets," said Jennifer Baltzer, a professor in the department of biology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, while speaking to local news CBC. "What we don't know is how many of these will actually translate to reignition in the spring. This is yet another indication of the impact of climate warming on these systems," she added. Watch: China braces for severe cold wave; authorities issue orange alert As per experts, these fires may have led to an increase in wildfires at the beginning of spring and summer, as per experts. "It still feels like we haven't had enough time to get recovered, let alone get ready because here we go again," said Sonja Leverkus, a wildfire professor at the University of Alberta, while speaking to local news CBC. "A lot of people talk about fire season and the end of the fire season, but our fires did not stop burning in 2023. Our fires dug underground and have been burning pretty much all winter," Leverkus added. (With inputs from agencies)

Zombie fires continue to burn underground in Canada even in winters

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