Canada's wildfires could continue into fall, says government
Canada is facing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with 7.8 million hectares already burned, and the fires could persist for weeks, accordin...
Severe floods in southeast Australia have left four dead and tens of thousands stranded, as authorities warn of ongoing dangers and climate impacts.
The death toll from the severe flooding in southeast Australia has risen to four after a man was found dead in a car submerged in floodwaters near Coffs Harbour, about 550 kilometres north of Sydney. Authorities continue to search for one person still missing after days of relentless rain.
Emergency services report that around 50,000 people remain isolated following the flooding, which has inundated entire towns, destroyed homes, and swept away livestock. As residents return to assess the damage, they are being urged to remain cautious of hazards such as contaminated waters, wildlife, and electrical risks.
State Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Damien Johnston warned, “Floodwaters have contaminants, there can be vermin, snakes ... Electricity can also pose a danger.”
Heavy rain caused rivers to overflow in New South Wales' Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, submerging roads and vehicles. Debris, including dead livestock, has been washing up along the coast.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to cancel a planned visit to flood-hit Taree due to rising waters but assured affected communities of federal support. Speaking from Maitland, he said, “You’re not alone.”
The storm system has moved south to Sydney, bringing further disruptions. Flooding affected suburban train services and forced a partial shutdown of Sydney Airport. Warragamba Dam, which provides most of Sydney’s water, is nearing overflow.
Climate researchers link these increasingly frequent floods to climate change. Davide Faranda of ClimaMeter said, “What once were rare downpours are now becoming the new normal – climate change is rewriting Australia’s weather patterns, one flood at a time.”
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 kilometres east of Gorgan in northern Iran early Sunday morning, according to preliminary seismic data.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to release more than 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners soon, after a trilateral meeting was set up with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Canada is facing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with 7.8 million hectares already burned, and the fires could persist for weeks, according to federal officials.
A research team led by Tsinghua University has unveiled a groundbreaking method for making organs transparent, offering the most detailed view yet of the brain’s inner workings.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi today for a closely watched round of bilateral discussions with senior Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
In Bolivia's first-round presidential election, voters decisively rejected the leftist party that has ruled the country for most of the past two decades, signaling a shift toward more market-friendly policies to address the nation's economic struggles.
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