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Geopolitics

Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month

The Guardian – World · Europe

Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwestAbout 70 million people in the US are set to fa…

Geopolitics

Conditions for European Wildfires Created by Summer of Extremes

The New York Times – World · US

The wildfires are scorching parts of France and Spain that had already faced unusually hot and dry summers.

Geopolitics

Assam flood toll rises to 62 as central team arrives to assess damage

Times of India – World · India

- Prabin Kalita is a journalist at The Times of India, currently Chief of Bureau (northeast). - Reporting since 2001, he covers Northeast India and neighbori…

Geopolitics

Europe wildfires rage on, forcing more than 250,000 from homes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From the outskirts of Bordeaux to communities near Madrid, fast-moving wildfires in France and Spain are driving mass evacuations, destroying homes, and claimi…

Geopolitics

Wildfire in France Rages Near Bordeaux, a Famed Wine City

The New York Times – World · US

A blaze sweeping the countryside of southwestern France drew close enough to worry officials in the city of some 270,000 people.

Geopolitics

More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid Unrestrained wildfires in Spain…

Geopolitics

‘There have always been wildfires here, but never like this.’

The New York Times – World · US

- Wildfires near Madrid and Bordeaux forced 300,000+ evacuations, burning areas three times Paris' size, with cities under threat. - France deployed 1,500 tr…

Geopolitics

China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears

The Hindu – World · India

The Chinese weather forecaster maintained an orange typhoon alert on Saturday, the second-highest level in its four-tier system.

Geopolitics

Wildfire leads to evacuations in some suburbs of French city of Bordeaux

The Hindu – World · India

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 2,00,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain

Geopolitics

Who pays when overheated roads melt and rails buckle?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Heatwaves come and go, and while this is happening with increasing frequency and intensity – as this year’s record-breaking temperatures show – they slip from …

Geopolitics

Beneath the waters of Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, a silent super plant is at work

South China Morning Post – World · China

On a sunny July afternoon along the shores of Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, the receding tide reveals an unassuming patch of greenery that scientists describe as t…

Geopolitics

Eco wins: Cities, creatures, and tech are saving the day

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate ha…

Geopolitics

France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Officials in Spain warn winds could worsen fires on SaturdayTell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Europe?Authorities in Spain said weather conditions…

Geopolitics

Almost 75% of England’s riverbanks ‘off limits’ to public, figures show

The Guardian – World · Europe

Campaigners urge government to introduce right of access to water, particularly as heatwaves become more commonAlmost three-quarters of riverbanks in England h…

Geopolitics

Shenzhen rail and air services cancelled as southern China braces for Typhoon Noul

South China Morning Post – World · China

Trains were stopped, schools were halted and residents were evacuated in southern China as Typhoon Noul headed towards the coast. The National Meteorological C…

Geopolitics

Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker

The Guardian – World · Europe

Syngenta says it will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations on chemical linked to Parkinson’s diseaseGet our breaking news email, free app o…

Geopolitics

Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 160,000 evacuated in France and Spain

BBC News – World · Europe

Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.

Geopolitics

Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans

South China Morning Post – World · China

Henderson Land Development co-chairman and managing director Peter Lee Ka-kit’s family office has fast-tracked its plans in Central Asia, where rich agricultur…

Geopolitics

166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain

The Hindu – World · India

French President Emmanuel Macron on July 24, asked the army to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Uni…

Geopolitics

More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergency More than 200,000 people have fled or been o…

General

Horses run from thick smoke as wildfires spread in southern France

NBC News – World · US

Video captured horses running from smoke-filled skies as wildfires spread across southern France. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed as scorching temp…

Geopolitics

Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.

Geopolitics

Receding waters uncover flood devastation, 31 dead in Gujarat

Times of India – World · India

15 Deaths In Navsari, 7 In Valsad, 4 In Kheda; Rain Fury Shifts North

Tech & Startups

The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record

Wired · Global

This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.

Geopolitics

Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes

The New York Times – World · US

French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.

Geopolitics

Swept away 55km by raging river, elephant survives extraordinary flood ordeal in Assam

Times of India – World · India

A 53-year-old elephant survived a 55-kilometer journey down a swollen river. She was carried from Nagaland through turbulent floodwaters and rough terrain. T…

Geopolitics

Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on recordHow dangerous are wildfires and how can we …

Geopolitics

Europe battles wildfires as heatwave forces 30,000 to evacuate across France, Spain

Indian Express – World · India

- **Evacuations**: 30,000 people evacuated in France/Spain due to wildfires fueled by heatwaves, dry conditions, and strong winds. - **International aid**: E…

Geopolitics

Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope

The New York Times – World · US

A French government delegation will travel to its southern neighbor to learn how it copes with long spells of hot weather.

Geopolitics

Watch: Wildfires rage across Spain and France

BBC News – World · Europe

Spain's government declares national emergency as French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot.

Geopolitics

Europe wildfires: Thousands flee by boat as fires spread, merge

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tens of thousands of people used cars and boats to escape wildfires raging in southwestern France. In Spain's Madrid region, authorities declared a national em…

General

Wildfires in France force more than 10,000 people to flee

NBC News – World · US

Wildfires in France force thousands to flee amid an ongoing European heatwave, as scientists warn that climate change is worsening the continent's water shorta…

Geopolitics

Fighting wildfires is getting harder — these tips could help

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With Spain declaring a national emergency, France seeking EU assistance and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. How can …

Geopolitics

Raging wildfires in France and Spain force over 200,000 to flee

South China Morning Post – World · China

Massive forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 200,000 people fr…

Geopolitics

France orders evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Evacuees have been told to leave using hundreds of mobilised boats or the only road linking the area with the mainlandNuñez also warned about a second fire in …

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: more than 900 wildfires rage across Canada

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fires remain out of control in Northwest Territories and Ontario, while Argentina endures record night-time heatRecent hot, dry weather in Canada has triggered…

Geopolitics

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

The Hindu – World · India

Spain and much of southern Europe ‌face increasingly severe wildfire seasons that scientists have linked ⁠to climate change

Geopolitics

Super El Nino: is 2026 an ‘extremely destructive’ prelude? Next year might be worse

South China Morning Post – World · China

From massive typhoons and severe floods to scorching heat, China is being hit by a barrage of extreme weather events. Behind this surge in volatility lies a br…

Geopolitics

Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference

The Guardian – World · Europe

Digital billboards from environmental groups, targeting Labor MPs attending national conference, cancelled with airport stating they are ‘too political’Follow …

Geopolitics

Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free

The Guardian – World · Europe

Black-crowned night heron one of many species thriving at Holnicote Estate where river ‘reset’ has transformed area into lush oasisA rare black-crowned night h…

Geopolitics

Chinese nationals plead guilty to illegally shipping turtles from US to Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two Chinese nationals pleaded guilty to shipping more than 500 turtles to Hong Kong in violation of American wildlife law, the US Department of Justice said on…

Geopolitics

Thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe

The Guardian – World · Europe

Spain declares national emergency around Madrid, as marine heatwave sees some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normalBrutal heat torching southern Eur…

Geopolitics

Wildfires in Europe prompt tens of thousands to evacuate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Spain has declared a national emergency in the Madrid region. In neighboring France, meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron has invoked the EU's civil protection…

Geopolitics

Should Travelers Give Up on Summer in Western Europe Because of the Heat?

The New York Times – World · US

A favorite vacation option may be at risk because of rising temperatures. Even those sticking with their summer plans agree: More air conditioning would help.

Geopolitics

France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.

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