Island states seek climate protection from Law of the Sea
CNN — The prime ministers of two small island nations that face ongoing impacts from rising sea levels will appear at legal hearings at an international court in Hamburg, Germany,…
What we know about the floods that killed thousands in Libya
CNN — Emergency teams are working to find survivors and retrieve bodies after a massive flood hit Libya’s northeast three days ago, killing more than 6,000 and leaving 10,000 missing.…
Europe has dodged Putin’s gas bullet. But it’s still thirsty for cheap energy
CNN — From the moment Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine seemed inevitable, Europe knew it would soon have to ask itself some very complicated questions. High among those was whether…
Hong Kong ‘black’ rainstorm: Widespread flash flooding after heaviest rainfall since 1884
Hong Kong CNN — Record-breaking rainfall paralyzed much of Hong Kong on Friday, with flash flooding submerging metro stations and trapping drivers on roads, as authorities suspended schools and urged…
Spain floods: Boy rescued after spending all night clinging to a tree
CNN — A 10-year-old boy has been rescued near Madrid after spending the night clinging to a tree to escape severe flooding as Storm Dana lashed the country with torrential…
UN chief spotlights worsening rights in Myanmar as journalist jailed for 20 years for cyclone coverage
CNN — Myanmar’s already dire human rights situation is deteriorating and the junta should release all political prisoners, the United Nations’ chief said Wednesday, as a leading local news outlet…
Bangladesh’s worst ever dengue outbreak a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate crisis, WHO expert warns
CNN — Bangladesh is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record, with more than 600 people killed and 135,000 cases reported since April, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as…
Storm Daniel: At least seven killed across Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
CNN — At least seven people have died and several remain missing across Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria as torrential rain and severe flooding batter southern Europe. Flooding has claimed at…
Greece floods kill at least one as country grapples with ‘totally extreme weather phenomenon’
CNN — Greece is being lashed with torrential rains which have flooded homes, businesses and roads and left at least one person dead after a wall collapsed in the extreme…
Spain storm: Torrential rain lashes country, leaving at least 2 dead
CNN — At least two people have died in central Spain after Storm Dana lashed the country with torrential rain. The two deaths were near the city of Toledo, south…