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The Guardian - World
Israel bombards southern Lebanon after Hezbollah chief vows ‘punishment’
Hassan Nasrallah decries targeting of pagers and walkie-talkies that killed 37, including children, and hurt thousands . Israeli warplanes carried out dozens of strikes across southern Lebanon late ...20 minutes ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Police in southern Pakistan shoot dead blasphemy suspect
Killing comes a week after an officer fatally wounded another suspect held on accusations of blasphemy. Police in southern Pakistan have shot dead a blasphemy suspect during an alleged shootout ...2 hours ago - Pakistan -
BBC News - Top stories
Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.11 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles.12 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
More than 100 wildfires are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central EuropeYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...Yesterday - Climate -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
In the San Bernardino Mountains, another wildfire has forced residents to flee, the latest reminder that they must accept the risks of climate change if they want to remain.Yesterday - California -
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ABC News - World
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the ...Yesterday - Climate -
ABC News - Top stories
Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...2 days ago - California -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorched2 days ago -