Maui Wildfires: Urgent Evacuations for Paia and Kula
New wildfires erupt on Maui, forcing evacuations in Paia and Kula. Emergency services battle the blazes amid challenging conditions, two years after the deadly Lahaina disaster.
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Lahaina Reopens to Residents After Deadly Hawaii Fires
Authorities in Maui have begun allowing residents back into the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina under strict conditions, while recovery operations continue amid ongoing challenges.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.
Mediterranean Crisis: Deadly Floods and Wildfires Ravage Europe
Southern Europe faces a dual climate catastrophe as violent storms trigger fatal floods and landslides from the French Alps to Tuscany, while fierce wildfires force mass evacuations in Spain. The latest in a series of extreme weather events gripping the c
London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable
Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.
NSW's 'Terrifying' Bushfire Warning After Wet Winter
Firefighting chiefs in New South Wales issue a stark warning of a potentially deadly bushfire season, fueled by extreme grass growth following one of the wettest winters on record.
Newsom Attacks Trump's Climate Denial During LA Wildfires
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a fiery rebuke to Donald Trump's climate change scepticism, linking his rhetoric directly to the devastating wildfires scorching Los Angeles.
Victoria's Multi-Million Dollar Porepunkah Bushfire Rescue Package
The Victorian Government unveils a comprehensive support package for Porepunkah's tourism and small business sector, devastated by recent bushfires. Grants, fee waivers, and marketing blitz aim to fast-track recovery.
Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
Design Visionary Marcus Willcocks Dies, Transformed Urban Safety
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
Northern Territory Declares State of Emergency Amid Bushfire Crisis
The Northern Territory faces a catastrophic bushfire emergency with multiple out-of-control blazes threatening communities, properties, and critical infrastructure as extreme conditions persist.
Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees
A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.
US Sues Southern California Edison Over Wildfire Negligence
The US Justice Department has filed a major lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging negligence in its role in sparking multiple catastrophic wildfires that caused billions in damages and loss of life.
State of Emergency: NT Bushfires Threaten City of Palmerston
A catastrophic bushfire emergency grips the Northern Territory, with the city of Palmerston under immediate threat. Authorities issue urgent evacuation orders as firefighters battle relentless blazes amid soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
US Official Sacked for Vulgar Gesture at National Guard
A US Justice Department employee on secondment in Sydney has been dismissed after being filmed making an obscene hand gesture towards Australian National Guard troops during Bondi fires operations.
NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy
A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.
CA Wildfire Survivor's Incredible Act of Kindness
In the ashes of the devastating Eaton wildfire in Altadena, California, a heartwarming story emerges as a local man, who lost his own home, dedicates himself to helping his neighbours recover and rebuild.
Climate Change Blamed for Europe's Deadly Wildfires
A landmark scientific study directly links the devastating wildfires that scorched Southern Europe to human-caused climate change, warning of a new era of 'fire weather' as global temperatures continue to rise.
Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture
Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.
Europe's Summer Wildfires Break All-Time Record
Europe is battling an unprecedented wildfire crisis this summer, with a record-breaking land area already scorched. Experts warn this is a dire consequence of the climate emergency, with the UK and popular tourist destinations facing severe threats.
Napa Valley Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuations
A rapidly expanding wildfire, the 'Hennessey Fire,' is tearing through Napa County, California, prompting urgent evacuations, threatening homes and vineyards, and casting a dense, hazardous smoke plume over the renowned wine region.
Human Touch Transforming UK Urban Landscapes in 2025
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
Pollinator Pathways: Turning Urban Wastelands into Bee Havens
Discover how a grassroots movement is creating vibrant 'bee buffets' in forgotten urban spaces, from London's alleyways to Sheffield's neglected corners, boosting biodiversity and reconnecting communities with nature.
European Wildfires Disrupt UK Holiday Travel
British tourists are urged to check travel advice as intense heat and raging wildfires sweep across popular holiday destinations in Greece, Turkey, and Italy, with extreme weather warnings in place.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills Missouri Resident After Lake Swim
Health officials confirm a fatal case of Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, linked to exposure at Lake of Three Fires in Iowa. Learn about the symptoms and safety precautions.
Spain Wildfires: Extreme Travel Warning for Brits Abroad
British holidaymakers in Spain's Tenerife and Costa Blanca are facing travel chaos and 'extreme' wildfire risk as firefighters battle multiple blazes amid a scorching heatwave. Urgent advice issued.
Spain's 'Climate Hell': Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of a 'climate crisis' as unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, force mass evacuations across Tenerife and mainland Spain, signalling a new era of environmental emergencies for Europe.
Pensioner dragged from home as wildfires rage in Portugal
A Portuguese pensioner's desperate struggle to stay in his home as ferocious wildfires engulf the Iberian peninsula has been captured in a viral video, highlighting the human cost of the climate crisis.
Spain battles wildfires amid Europe heatwave
Fierce wildfires fueled by extreme heat have erupted across Spain, forcing evacuations and threatening homes. The blazes come as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, with France and Portugal also on high alert.
Spain battles wildfires amid scorching European heatwave
Fierce wildfires spread across Spain, France, and Portugal as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
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