Cop30 climate summit in Brazil disrupted after fire breaks out at venue
Fire at Cop30 climate summit in Belém forces evacuation; 13 treated for smoke inhalation. Talks disrupted as negotiators seek fossil fuel deal.
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Fourth UK heatwave brings severe fire risk
A fourth heatwave is set to hit the UK, bringing exceptionally severe fire risk, with temperatures up to 33C in southern England from Wednesday.
Beach tragedy should force government action on sewage
Families should not risk health from sewage in sea. After an eight-year-old died from E.coli, the government must force water companies to clean up.
Woman Found Dead After Bear Injures Police Officer in Japan
Woman's body found in Iwate, Japan after bear injures police officer searching for missing driver. Rising bear attacks across country.
Bordeaux Mayor Refuses Evacuation as Wildfires Near
Bordeaux's mayor refuses evacuation despite a massive wildfire approaching the city, which has already forced 220,000 evacuations and killed two firefighters.
UN Adopts Resolution Backing Landmark Climate Change Ruling
UN General Assembly adopts resolution backing ICJ opinion that states must address climate change, with US among eight opposing nations.
Earth Day 2026: Tracing the Origins of a Global Environmental Movement
Earth Day 2026: Learn about the history of the global movement, from its 1970 origins and the role of Rachel Carson and Senator Gaylord Nelson.
300,000 evacuated in Europe wildfires, Brits warned
More than 300,000 people have been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain. The Foreign Office warns British tourists to stay away from Bordeaux as flames spread.
Oxfordshire villagers protest migrant plan, seek independence vote
Residents of Piddington, Oxfordshire, held a picnic and symbolic independence vote against plans to house 1,250 asylum seekers at a nearby military depot, more than three times the village's population.
Barnaby Joyce Vows to Repeal Net Zero with Private Member's Bill
Barnaby Joyce announces private member's bill to repeal net zero by 2050, calling it a 'lunatic crusade' as Coalition debates climate policy.
Heather Preen's mother urges PM to act on sewage pollution
Julie Maughan, whose eight-year-old daughter Heather died from E.coli after a Devon beach holiday, appeals to Sir Andy Burnham to force water companies to clean up sewage discharges.
Earthquake Rocks Granada Holiday Hotspot with Intense Tremor
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Granada, Spain. Locals described tremors like an explosion. Epicentre in Ogíjares at 6km depth. 1.7 aftershock followed.
Britons face hosepipe bans as 2.8bn litres leak daily
Millions of Britons face hosepipe bans while water companies leak 2.8 billion litres daily, campaigners say, urging action on ageing infrastructure.
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high accommodation costs at Cop30 in Brazil
UN holds emergency talks over soaring hotel prices at Cop30 in Belém, Brazil, with developing countries warning they could be priced out of negotiations.
Trump Revives Cold War 'Communist Menace' Warnings
Donald Trump, a child of the cold war, has revived anti-communist rhetoric in 2025, warning of a 'communist menace' in the US and targeting leftist groups like the DSA.
Spain wildfire 'out of extinguishing capacity' in Europe
A wildfire in Spain's Castellón province has grown beyond firefighting capacity, while fires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate.
France and Spain battle wildfires as Bordeaux blaze threatens
Firefighters in France are battling a huge wildfire near Bordeaux that has consumed an area four times the size of Paris, as Spain also fights blazes. More than 375,000 have been evacuated.
Decadence Without Pleasure: A Cultural Critique
Modern culture offers abundance but feels joyless. A critique of tech-optimized pleasures, from GLP-1s to AI, and a call to reclaim embodied sensation.
Maximalist summer dinner tips from chef Mariana Velásquez
Chef Mariana Velásquez shares her secrets for a last-minute gathering that feels thoughtful, from dips to dulce de leche, and the importance of a hidden plunger.
New Jersey bans surveillance pricing law
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act, banning businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for identical products, making it the third US state to do so.
Net Zero Backlash: Joyce and McCormack Move to Scrap 2030 Target
Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack push to scrap Australia's 2030 net zero target. 2035 target still undecided amid political debate and business concerns.
UK Faces Fourth Heatwave and Severe Fire Risk
A fourth heatwave is set to hit the UK, bringing highs of 32-33C and an increased risk of exceptionally severe fires, with a yellow heat alert issued for several regions.
UK Heatwave Sparks Mosquito Fears: Garden Tips
Brits urged to check gardens for standing water as heatwave creates ideal conditions for invasive yellow fever mosquito breeding. Experts recommend three simple steps.
River bride Meg Avon marks third anniversary with council charter
Meg Avon, 30, who married the River Avon in 2023, has secured a unanimous council vote to endorse a charter protecting the river's rights on her third anniversary.
Garden centres struggle with heat, rain and hosepipe bans
UK garden centres are facing challenging conditions due to extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall and hosepipe bans, with June sales dropping 2% year-on-year, says the Horticultural Trades Association.
Neighbour's dog mess stench: your legal rights
A new homeowner cannot use their garden due to a neighbour's dog excrement smell. Legal options include reporting a statutory nuisance to the council or the RSPCA.
Fire Destroys 1,000 Stilt Homes in Malaysian Coastal Village, Displacing Thousands
A massive fire in Sabah, Malaysia, destroys about 1,000 stilt homes, displacing thousands in a coastal village.
Europe Wildfires: Sánchez Warns of 'Difficult Hours' as Thousands Flee Homes in Spain and France
Spain and France battle wildfires as over 300,000 evacuated; Sánchez warns of difficult hours and climate emergency.
Wildfire destroys 10 acres of grassland in east London
Around 70 firefighters battled a wildfire in Rainham, east London, destroying 10 acres of grassland. No injuries reported, 35 residents evacuated. Flames tore through Ingebourne Hill.
Granada Earthquake: Spain Rocked by Tremor in Malaga
A strong earthquake struck Granada, Spain, on July 26, with tremors felt in Malaga and described by locals as feeling like an explosion.
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