Extreme weather

Climate

Bolivia declares national emergency over El Niño

Drought is already affecting more than 78,000 families in seven regions of the country.

2 November 2026

Climate

Fijian utopia rejects calls to relocate due to climate threats

Residents of Fiji's tiny Serua Island have rejected calls to relocate, instead opting to renovate flimsy coastal homes.

30 October 2026

Travel News

Travellers are making more sustainable choices to ‘enhance’ journeys

Sustainability is playing a larger role in how and where we travel, with a new study revealing that exploring the outdoors, scenic rail journeys and visiting lesser-known destinations can enhance experiences abroad.

28 October 2026

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Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site

At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

27 October 2026

Ecotech

How solar moved from home luxury to disaster zone essential

Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.

26 October 2026

Europe News

Two storms in two days cause major disruption across northern Europe

Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption over the weekend across northern Europe with temporary power cuts to 150,000 homes. Reports say one man was killed and others injured by falling trees. High winds have led to flight and ferry cancellations in several countries from Scotland to Denmark.

25 October 2026

Climate

Scientists find new clue to predict when next El Niño will strike

Predicting El Niño a year in advance could help communities and decision makers better prepare for the weather phenomenon's impact.

23 October 2026

Australia

Flash floods lash southeast Queensland in record October rainfall

A television reporter abandoned his shoes and glasses and dived into rising floodwaters to save a driver whose car was sinking fast in Morayfield, Queensland.

23 October 2026

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Taiwan: Deadly Typhoon Champi brings travel chaos and school closures

Towering waves crashed against Taiwan's coastline as Typhoon Champi swept past the island on Friday, leaving one person dead, 94 injured and hundreds of flights cancelled.

23 October 2026

Climate

Europe’s deadliest summer mapped: Which country was hit the hardest?

Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.

23 October 2026

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Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver

Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.

22 October 2026

Climate

Spain’s DANA claims 5 lives: What is the deadly weather phenomenon?

A DANA caused the deadly flooding in Valencia in 2024 which killed 200 people.

21 October 2026

Europe News

Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one

In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône.

21 October 2026

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Spain: Guardia Civil rescues family and dogs from rising floodwaters in Oliva

Spanish Guardia Civil officers have rescued a family and their dogs from a flooded home in Oliva, in eastern Spain. Dramatic footage shows officers carrying residents to safety as floodwaters engulf the town, while aerial images reveal the extent of the flooding across the Valencia region.

20 October 2026

Climate

What are El Niño's impacts around the world this week?

El Niño is combining with climate change to drive extreme weather conditions around the globe.

20 October 2026

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Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille

Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.

20 October 2026