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Avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal Base Camp Leaves Climbers Missing
Environment8 sources · today11h ago

Avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal Base Camp Leaves Climbers Missing

An avalanche at the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal has left at least ten climbers missing, as ongoing severe weather hampers rescue operations in the remote Manang region.

By Kwame Mensah

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Five Arrested on Terrorism Suspicion After RAF Fairford Incident
Environment14h ago

Five Arrested on Terrorism Suspicion After RAF Fairford Incident

Five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after suspicious vehicles were stopped near RAF Fairford.

42 sources · today
Mount Etna Eruption Forces Multi-Day Closure of Catania Airport
Environment16h ago

Mount Etna Eruption Forces Multi-Day Closure of Catania Airport

Flights to and from Sicily's Catania Airport have been suspended for several days due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna, causing widespread travel disruption and stranding passengers.

14 sources · over 4 days
Nor'easter Kills One, Brings 80 mph Winds and Widespread Flooding
Environment1d ago

Nor'easter Kills One, Brings 80 mph Winds and Widespread Flooding

A deadly nor'easter is pummeling the US East Coast with extreme rain, hurricane-force gusts, flooding, and power outages.

21 sources · over 6 days
Hurricane Polo Re-Intensifies to Category 5, Threatens Baja California
Environment1d ago

Hurricane Polo Re-Intensifies to Category 5, Threatens Baja California

Hurricane Polo has exploded back to Category 5 strength and is now headed toward Baja California, with landfall expected next week.

26 sources · over 7 days
Bangkok Flooding Stabilizes But Disaster Declaration Remains Citywide
Environment1d ago

Bangkok Flooding Stabilizes But Disaster Declaration Remains Citywide

Authorities report stabilizing conditions after days of heavy rain, but disaster status and evacuations continue in affected areas.

24 sources · over 2 days
China to Send Two Giant Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Reviving Panda Diplomacy
Environment3d ago

China to Send Two Giant Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Reviving Panda Diplomacy

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will soon arrive at Zoo Atlanta, marking the return of pandas and renewed diplomatic ties between China and the United States.

12 sources · today
Drone Sighting Halts Berlin Brandenburg Airport Flights for Nearly One Hour
Environment3d ago

Drone Sighting Halts Berlin Brandenburg Airport Flights for Nearly One Hour

A drone spotted near Berlin's main airport briefly grounded all flights on Wednesday evening, raising safety concerns and prompting a police investigation.

8 sources · today
Super El Niño Projected to Cause 451,000 Heat Deaths Globally
Environment4d ago

Super El Niño Projected to Cause 451,000 Heat Deaths Globally

Updated estimates show the ongoing Super El Niño may lead to 451,000 excess heat-related deaths worldwide by early 2027.

25 sources · over 4 days
Typhoon Dujuan Kills at Least Four, Leaves Thousands Without Power
Environment5d ago

Typhoon Dujuan Kills at Least Four, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Typhoon Dujuan has killed at least four people near Tokyo, caused severe flooding, and left thousands of homes without electricity.

26 sources · over 4 days
EPA Moves to Repeal Biden-Era Carbon Pollution Limits for Power Plants
Environment11d ago

EPA Moves to Repeal Biden-Era Carbon Pollution Limits for Power Plants

The US Environmental Protection Agency is set to scrap rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants, shifting climate policy and affecting future regulation.

24 sources · over 4 days
Heavy Rain Triggers Red Alert in Delhi as Monsoon Nears Its End
Environment12d ago

Heavy Rain Triggers Red Alert in Delhi as Monsoon Nears Its End

Delhi is facing prolonged heavy rainfall and a red alert, affecting daily life and coinciding with the BRICS Summit, as the monsoon season prepares to withdraw from North-West India.

8 sources · over 7 days
Hurricane Lowell Hits Hawaii While Hurricane Marie Pounds Southern California Coast
Environment16d ago

Hurricane Lowell Hits Hawaii While Hurricane Marie Pounds Southern California Coast

Hurricane Lowell brought severe storms, flooding, and power outages to Hawaii as Hurricane Marie battered Southern California, highlighting a year of unusually intense Pacific storms affecting both regions.

15 sources · over 7 days