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Lord Of The Rings Volcano Erupts For The First Time Since 1897

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WELLINGTON - Mount Tongariro erupted late Monday for the first time in nearly a century, reports the New Zealand Herald.

Roads were closed, internal flights were disrupted and nearby residents were advised to stay indoors and disconnect water tanks, reports the New Zealand Herald. Flights to and from Napier are still affected, according to the The Wall Street Journal.

No victims or damage were reported after the eruption, which spread a layer of ash several centimetres thick for several miles.

Located in the centre of New Zealand's North Island, Mount Tongariro last erupted in 1897. Scientists do not yet know whether this eruption is a single event or if it signals the start of more activity, reports BBC News.

It could pose a threat to the nearby Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu, Wanganui, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki regions, reports New Zealand television channel 3 News.

According to the New Zealand Herald, locals criticised the authorities for their late response after the eruption. Residents had to put their own emergency plan into action, with community liaison personnel contacting locals themselves. It took almost two hours for a Civil Defence warning to be issued.

The 1,978m (6,490 ft) peak is one of the highlights of the Tongariro National Park and remains a popular destination for hikers. It was used as backdrop for many scenes in the Lord of the Rings movies.

The mountain is about 200 miles north of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington.

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"Every Day Counts" — How The U.S. Shutdown Melodrama Looks In Ukraine

Congress and President Biden averted a shutdown, but thanks to a temporary deal that doesn't include new aid for Ukraine's war effort. An analysis from Kyiv about what it means, in both the short and long-term.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky with US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) in the Ohio Clock Corridor in the Capitol.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky with US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) and US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) in the Ohio Clock Corridor in the Capitol.

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KYIV — The good news for President Joe Biden, a steadfast supporter of Ukraine, is that the United States managed to avoid a federal shutdown this weekend after both House and Senate agreed on a short-term funding deal.

With a bipartisan agreement that cut out the extreme wing of the Republican party, the U.S. Congress managed to agree on a budget for the next 45 days, until November 17.

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The bad news, however, is that the budget excludes any new aid for Ukraine. On top of that, there remains a looming possibility that by year-end, the U.S. may face a full-blown government shutdown that could dry up any further funding support for Kyiv as Americans focus on domestic priorities.

The problem, though, runs deeper than mere spending issues. The root cause lies in significant shifts within the U.S. political landscape over the past two decades that has allowed radical factions within both parties to emerge, taking extreme left and far-right positions.

This political turmoil has direct implications for Ukraine's security. Notably, it was the radical wing of the Republican Party that successfully removed a provision for over $6 billion in security assistance for Ukraine from the temporary budget estimate.

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