Portuguese police arrest 14 suspected arsonists over wildfires
By Patricia Vicente Rua LISBON (Reuters) - Portuguese police have arrested 14 suspected arsonists this week, who may have set…
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Argentina grains ships load less cargo as river levels hit near-record lows
By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Huge grains ships loading up with soy and corn at Argentina's major inland…
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Mudslide in Thailand’s Phuket kills 13, including 2 Russians, official says
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thirteen people including a Russian couple died in a mudslide on the Thai resort island of Phuket,…
2 years ago
In Spain’s drought-hit Costa Blanca, people queue for bottled water
By Eva Manez TEULADA-MORAIRA, Spain (Reuters) - A severe drought has rendered tap water undrinkable in several towns along…
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Remnants of Typhoon Gaemi trigger flash floods in northeast China
BEIJING: Continued heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Gaemi triggered flash floods in northeast China on the border with North Korea…
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California wildfire explodes, doubles in 24 hours to become largest in US
(Reuters) Thousands of firefighters were battling a rapidly growing wildfire in northern California on Saturday (July 27) after the blaze…
2 years ago
Philippine Coast Guard to deploy floating barriers to contain oil spill
By Faith Brown with Pam Castro in Manila LIMAY, Philippines, July 26, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard planned…
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Humanity suffering from ‘extreme heat epidemic,’ UN chief warns
By Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS UNITED NATIONS, United States, July 25, 2024 (AFP) - Humanity is suffering from an "extreme heat epidemic,"…
2 years ago
Thousands flee fast-spreading wildfire in northern California
LOS ANGELES, United States, July 25, 2024 (AFP) - Firefighters were battling a fast-moving wildfire in the US state of…
2 years ago
Wildfire engulfs parts of main town in Canada’s Jasper National Park
By Jacob STONE with Anne-Marie PROVOST in Montreal MONTREAL, July 25, 2024 (AFP) - An "out of control" wildfire has…
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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi to make landfall
YILAN, July 24, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwan closed schools, suspended the stock market, and declared a typhoon holiday Wednesday as…
2 years ago
Streets turned into rivers as Typhoon Gaemi hits Philippines
MANILA, July 24, 2024 (AFP) - Relentless rain drenched the northern Philippines on Wednesday, triggering flooding in Manila and…
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