15.4 C
London
Friday, September 19, 2025
- Advertisement -

CATEGORY

ENVIRONMENT

    Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up help

    Fire crews in Greece, Spain and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires, taking advantage of calmer winds that slowed the blazes’ advance. Much of southern...

    Volcanic eruption forces evacuation of residents and tourists in Iceland

    A volcanic eruption in south-western Iceland has again forced the evacuation of local residents and guests from the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the...

    Risk of further floods in Texas as death toll rises to 82

    The risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas on Monday even as crews search urgently for the missing following a weekend...

    At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa, officials say

    At least 49 people have died in flooding in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province after an extreme cold front brought heavy rain and snow...

    Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people

    A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, killing more than 150 people and destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least...

    Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after last-minute settlement deal

    Lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire reached a last-minute deal averting a trial over how to split a 4 billion dollar (£3.2...

    Final round of dangerous conditions forecast in Southern California amid fires

    Millions of Southern Californians are on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region...

    More than 30 dead as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia and southern Thailand

    Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said...

    10,000 more police and soldiers to help with flooding recovery efforts in Spain

    Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more...

    Mining firms agree to pay billions in compensation over Brazil dam collapse

    Brazil’s federal government has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that has been called the country’s...

    Latest news

    - Advertisement -