Flooding in Northern Bolivia displaces dozens, triggers emergency response.
Heavy rains triggered severe flooding in northern Bolivia on Tuesday, forcing dozens of families from their homes and causing significant damage to infrastructure.
At least 100 families in Cobija were affected after a nearby stream overflowed, submerging homes and streets. Authorities have evacuated at least 30 families to temporary shelters, while others remain in need of assistance.
Deputy Minister of Civil Defense Juan Carlos Calvimontes said rescue teams are actively working to provide aid and relocate affected residents.
With more rainfall expected in the coming days, officials warn that flooding could worsen, raising concerns about further displacement and damage.
A WaterAid study finds major cities swinging between droughts and floods as climate change disrupts water cycles. Asia faces more floods, while Europe and the Middle East dry out. Cities like Hangzhou and Jakarta suffer extreme shifts, urging urgent infrastructure adaptation.
The death toll from flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan has surged to 35 over the past two days, with an additional six people killed and five injured in southern Helmand province, according to local officials.
Flooding in Kentucky has left 11 dead and prompted over 1,000 rescues as emergency teams continue relief efforts
Eight people have died in Kentucky as rains cause severe flooding, prompting a state of emergency and federal disaster response
Severe flooding has paralyzed parts of Queensland, forcing mass evacuations as torrential rain submerges homes and roads. Officials warn the crisis is escalating, with rising water levels and more heavy rain expected in the coming days.
The world’s leading banking climate coalition is reassessing its membership rules following the departure of major banks and slower-than-expected progress on climate goals, its chair told Reuters.
Ukraine’s acceptance of a U.S. ceasefire proposal has salvaged its strained ties with Washington, securing the resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing. However, fundamental issues in the conflict with Russia remain unresolved.
Researchers say the remains belong to an adult member of an extinct species that lived up to 1.4 million years ago.
President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
Italy’s League party urges the government to favour Starlink over French-led Eutelsat for satellite communication systems, citing Starlink's technological edge. The push comes amid delays in the EU’s IRIS² program, as Italy seeks secure communication solutions for officials.
XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, becoming the first company globally to do so. CEO He Xiaopeng also highlighted advancements in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as part of the company’s future tech initiatives.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
The U.S. budget deficit reached $307 billion during President Donald Trump’s first full month in office, marking a 4% increase—an additional $11 billion—over the same period last year, according to the Treasury Department.
The European Commission’s plan to impose additional duties on up to 26 billion euros ($28 billion) of U.S. imports could significantly disrupt Europe’s livestock sector, which heavily relies on imported grains for animal feed, according to industry association FEFAC.
Ukraine’s acceptance of a U.S. ceasefire proposal has salvaged its strained ties with Washington, securing the resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing. However, fundamental issues in the conflict with Russia remain unresolved.
The world’s leading banking climate coalition is reassessing its membership rules following the departure of major banks and slower-than-expected progress on climate goals, its chair told Reuters.
Ukraine’s acceptance of a U.S. ceasefire proposal has salvaged its strained ties with Washington, securing the resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing. However, fundamental issues in the conflict with Russia remain unresolved.
Researchers say the remains belong to an adult member of an extinct species that lived up to 1.4 million years ago.
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