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Life-threatening flash flooding hits central Texas as storms ravage region
Flash flood emergencies were issued on Thursday for parts of Kerr and Uvalde counties and Texas Hill CountrySign up for the Breaking News US newslette…
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.…
Air quality plummets in 20 states as smoke from Canadian wildfires spreads across the US
Millions of Americans face air quality alerts from Minnesota to New York as authorities urge people to stay indoorsSign up for the Breaking News US ne…
Revealed: Bucharest tourists hiring rentals that could collapse in an earthquake
Exclusive: More than 200 illegal holiday properties found in buildings at the highest level of seismic riskTourists in the Romanian capital, Bucharest…
How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands
Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warnDozens of people drowned, hundreds had to b…
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.…
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.…
South Texas braces for more flooding after US storms strand motorists
Up to 16in of rain fell in some areas as forecasters warn another foot could fall, prompting rescues and road closuresSign up for the Breaking News US…
Seven Britons among 12 foreign nationals killed in Spain’s deadly wildfires
Fire broke out last Thursday in the southeastern province of Almería, which is home to many foreign residentsSeven Britons are among 12 foreign nation…
‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says
Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on recordThe UK’s climatic extremes are becoming increasin…
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK…
Pilot killed fighting Colorado wildfire identified as Nicholas Dale
The British Columbia pilot was the only person aboard the helicopter, which crashed during aerial firefightingThe pilot who died when his helicopter c…
Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester
Shania Care-Slede, 20, arrested over incident at Dovestone reservoir on Saturday in which fireworks were launchedA woman has been charged with arson i…
Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay
Scientists worry that current eradication efforts won’t be able to contain parasitic infestation pushing into USWhen conservationists set up cameras i…
Hello from the outside: heat domes impeding radio and other signals in US midwest
Higher temperatures can cause radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, upsetting communicationsIt was 3am in north-east In…
Pilot fighting Colorado wildfire dies as plane crashes into reservoir
Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoirA pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Col…
Conwy villagers flee homes as wildfires burn in Wales and England
Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as Natural England warns of ‘exceptional fire risk’Villagers were evacuated from their homes as…
‘A true gentleman’: actors, directors and leaders pay tribute to Sam Neill
The star of more than 100 films is remembered as a champion of New Zealand’s arts, culture and environment, and a generous collaborator and friend Sam…
Fire bomber planes battle Fointaineblue forest blaze near Paris
Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disruptedFrench officials rushed two…
Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad in Doha
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, will be laid to rest at Lusail Cemetery in Doha.…
Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival
At least two people are dead and at least four people are injured after a shooting on Saturday night at a festival celebrating Latin culture in Canada…
Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave
Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years as new extreme temperatures force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largest pro…
UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires
Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivorsA British couple have been found badly burned a…
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy in Palestine
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani's legacy in Palestine…
Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued
Woman dies after her home is swept away as heavy rainfall batters parts of state, forcing rescues and evacuationsA woman was found dead in Missouri on…
‘We plant belonging’: how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside
Environmental and refugee groups have joined forces to benefit lives and wildlife in Wales and elsewhereShielding his eyes from the blinding midday su…
Typhoon Bavi weakens to tropical storm as it slams into eastern China
Storm the size of France expected to bring days of heavy rains and strong winds to eastern and northern provinces.…
British police make new arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.…
Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani…
Nigeria rescues dozens of abducted school children in Oyo state
Nigerian security forces have rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo state.…