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Firefighters unable to contain destructive Oak Fire in California

A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park, that has grown into one of California’s biggest blazes of the year, could not be contained on...

Wildfires scorch parts of Europe amid extreme heatwave

A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe, with firefighters battling blazes in Portugal, Spain and southern France. In Portugal, Civil Protection commander Andre...

EU countries approve climate measures after long talks

European Union countries have reached a deal backing stricter climate rules that would eliminate carbon emissions from new cars by 2035 following hard-fought talks...

Wildfire close to Turkish resort ‘largely under control’

A wind-stoked wildfire that has been raging near a popular resort in south-western Turkey has been largely brought under control, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...

Flooding causes deaths and damage in north-eastern India and Bangladesh

At least 18 people have died after floods across north-eastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater. In India’s Assam state, at least nine...

Deutsche Bank and subsidiary raided over ‘greenwashing’ claims

Authorities in Germany raided the offices of Deutsche Bank and its subsidiary DWS on Tuesday following claims that it was exaggerating the sustainable credentials...

Police probe collection of stuffed wild animals including endangered species

Spain’s Civil Guard says it is investigating a businessman in the eastern Valencia region who owned a private taxidermy collection with more than 1,000...

Portugal’s drought worsens with rainfall down to 7% of average

Portugal’s winter drought is getting worse, with the national weather agency reporting that 91% of the country is enduring “severe” or “extreme” drought conditions. Average...

Thai province declares emergency as oil slick hits beach

The governor of a province in eastern Thailand has declared a state of emergency after an oil slick washed up on a sand beach,...

Hindus bathe in frothy, polluted Indian river

One of India’s most sacred rivers is covered with white toxic foam, making it appear to be coated with a thick layer of snow. A...

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