Climate
Climbing company confirms mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche
Gilgit-Baltistan Police say in a statement that high-altitude porters and rescue teams begin searching for missing mountaineers on the second day of the operation on Saturday after the search was paused due to difficult weather conditions on Friday.
August 1, 2026
First image taken of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star
Astronomers unveil the first image of Betelgeuse’s companion star, confirming the famous red supergiant is not alone. The companion is heavier than expected, while scientists continue studying its orbit and Betelgeuse’s unusual brightness changes.
July 28, 2026
Cooling logistics more important than tactics at Tour de France
Extreme heat dominates the Tour de France as riders face temperatures above 40C. Teams use ice vests, cooling mattresses, and hydration strategies to protect cyclists, while organizers provide ice, water, and supplies for riders and fans.
July 14, 2026
France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave
France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors and reduces output at eight others as a heatwave raises river temperatures. More than 25 million people face extreme heat, while wildfires, event disruptions and drowning deaths increase nationwide.
July 12, 2026
El Nino set to be 'strong', UN warns
The UN's climate agency warns that a strong El Niño is expected to develop rapidly, increasing the risk of extreme weather, heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall worldwide.
July 3, 2026
World Bank drops climate finance targets in renewed action plan
The World Bank on Monday extended its climate change policy framework indefinitely but dropped its targets for the percentage of financing that must have climate-related impacts, according to a statement.
June 29, 2026
Denmark records hottest day on record at 37 C: Weather service
The previous record temperature in the Scandinavian country was 36.4 C in August 1975.
June 27, 2026
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan: US Geological Survey
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan, shaking Kabul, several provinces and Pakistan's capital Islamabad, damaging buildings but causing no immediately reported casualties, as authorities assess the impact in the quake-prone region.
June 27, 2026
At least 193M in Europe to face temperatures above 35 C Saturday: AFP analysis
Germany is expected to be among the hardest hit, with some 82 million people forecast to see temperatures above 30 C on Saturday, including 75 million facing temperatures exceeding 35 C.
June 27, 2026