Summer 2024 was Northern Hemisphere’s hottest on record
After shattering records in 2023, the globe is well on its way to make 2024 the hottest year ever seen, scientists at the EU climate agency warn. The northern summer of 2024 saw the
Brazil court overturns Amazon highway decision
Plans to pave a highway running through the Amazon have been suspended over fears it would increase deforestation. It was first introduced by former President Jair Bolsonaro. A Brazilian federal court on Thursday ruled
Wildfire reaches Canada’s Jasper National Park
Firefighters are working to protect an oil pipeline in the Jasper National Park as a wildfire reached the area. Locals and tourists have already been evacuated from the region. A wildfire reached
Cargo ship sinks as Typhoon Gaemi passes over Taiwan
Search operations for the missing crew will be carried out once the weather stabilizes. Typhoon Gaemi passed over Taiwan overnight, killing at least two and injuring more than 200 people. Taiwan’s Central
Germany: Climate protesters block Cologne/Bonn airport
The climate group Last Generation broke on to the runway and glued themselves to the ground. An airport spokesperson said the demonstrators had been arrested. Flights were temporarily suspended at Cologne/Bonn airport
Typhoon Gaemi charges toward eastern Taiwan
All flights were grounded and schools and offices were closed in Taiwan, as the island braced for one of the strongest storms in years that is expected to unload damaging winds and
Japan: Executives resign over Kobayashi supplement scandal
The president and chairman of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical have stepped down. The move follows revelations they acted too slowly to reports of deadly complications suspected to be related to their cholesterol supplements. Top
Australia: Rangers shoot 14 foot crocodile that killed child
The crocodile had killed a 12-year-old girl last week in the Northern Territory. Police confirmed the animal was found and then shot dead. Authorities in Australia said on Wednesday that a 4.2 meter (14-foot)
Europe successfully launches Ariane 6 rocket
A four-year delay, was followed on launch day by a one-hour delay, but the Ariane 6 rocket has finally made it to space. The European vessel is carrying a payload of small
India: Monsoon rains lash Mumbai, disrupt travel
India’s financial capital has been inundated after intense rainfall overnight. Train services have been cancelled and schools have been closed. Following a deadly heatwave, intense monsoon storms have reached India, with heavy rain causing flooding
Hurricane Beryl: Mexico on ‘red alert’ as storm strengthens
Beryl has gathered strength once again as it heads straight for Mexico’s tourist town of Tulum. Authorities there have urged people to take shelter. Mexican authorities issued a “red alert” on Thursday