Afghanistan floods leave 17 dead, thousands affected - AP
The National Disaster Management Authority said the severe weather has disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern, and western regions.
Environment & Climate Change
Meterological Service: 2025 was historic year in Israel's climate history
King tides to return to the Bay Area, possibly exposing ocean treasures
Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes
Rescuers step up recovery operations as Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 321
Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fueled torrential rain for a week, with a rare tropical storm forming in the Malacca Strait.
Volcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in recorded history, forces several flights cancellations
The ash had blanketed parts of Pakistan and northern India on Tuesday after crossing Yemen and Oman, according to tracking website Flightradar24, and was moving towards China.
Greta Thunberg, other activists fined, banned from Venice after Grand Canal dyed green
The activist dumped dye in the Grand Canal and strung a banner from the Rialto Bridge reading “Stop Ecocide.”
Cuban scientists race against time to save fish as old as the dinosaurs
The garfish - long, slender, its snout filled with sharp teeth- is considered “critically endangered," earning it a spot on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list.
Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
Turkey will host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, with Australia leading negotiations and advancing Pacific climate priorities ahead of the talks.
Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Northern Territory
Tropical Cyclone Fina swept through Australia’s Northern Territory, leaving thousands without power in Darwin and causing property damage as authorities assess the impact.
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100
"I have never felt such a tremor in my life. We were at the office when the furniture started shaking. We rushed down the stairs on the street and saw other people on the road already," said Sakib.
Trump administration proposes to loosen rules protecting endangered species
The move, which raised concerns among specialists, aligns with President Donald Trump's effort to unwind what he says are burdensome federal regulations for businesses.
Australia rules out co-hosting COP31 with Turkey amid ongoing diplomatic standoff
"No, we won't be co-hosting because co-hosting isn't provided for under the rules of the (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)," Albanese said.
Israeli scientists pioneer way to monitor sea urchins as die-offs threaten coral reefs worldwide
Sea urchins play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of coral reef ecosystems by feeding on algae that compete with corals for sunlight.
