An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
A leading US tax consultant warns of a 'nationwide hot mess' in 2025 due to new tax rules, government shutdowns, and natural disasters. Learn how UK businesses with US interests can prepare.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand following catastrophic flooding. Hundreds are dead, thousands missing. Read more on the international response.
Rescuers in Indonesia search for hundreds missing after devastating floods and landslides across Southeast Asia. Death toll reaches 900 as survivors face desperate conditions.
Devastating monsoon rains trigger deadly floods and landslides across Indonesia and Thailand, leaving hundreds dead and thousands stranded. Rescue efforts intensify.
Nearly 200 people have died and hundreds are missing after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding and mudslides in Sri Lanka, submerging parts of the capital Colombo. Discover how the nation is responding.
Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.
The death toll from devastating floods in southern Thailand has reached 145, with over 1.2 million households affected. Read the latest on the recovery efforts.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.
Catastrophic flooding in Thailand, described as a 'once in 300 years' event, has claimed 33 lives and affected millions. Rescue efforts intensify as the city of Hat Yai remains submerged.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 33 lives and impacted millions. Families are trapped on rooftops as emergency services race against time. Read the latest updates on the crisis.
FEMA agents were pulled from Chicago storm damage assessment over concerns ICE raids would spark community backlash. Read how immigration enforcement is impacting disaster relief.
Thailand deploys an aircraft carrier for flood relief as record rainfall devastates the south, killing 13 and affecting 1.9 million people. Read the latest on this unfolding crisis.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
A Florida congresswoman faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief and funnelling money into her campaign. Read the full details.
The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.
US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly misappropriating $5 million in FEMA disaster relief to fund her 2021 campaign. Read the full details.
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
Jamaica confronts catastrophic damage after Hurricane Melissa's devastating passage, with international relief efforts accelerating to deliver crucial aid to affected communities.
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
As world leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks, new analysis reveals a potential pathway to revive the fading Paris Agreement target. Discover why experts say this summit could mark a turning point in the global fight against climate change.
Brazil's President Lula delivers a powerful message at COP30, exposing the harsh truths about global climate inaction while challenging wealthy nations to honour their commitments.
Brazil secures hosting rights for COP30 in Belém, bringing world climate talks to the Amazon's doorstep as global leaders face mounting pressure to deliver on climate finance.
Groundbreaking research shows the 1.5°C climate target remains achievable with immediate, decisive action on emissions and renewable energy transition.
Federal disaster response agency FEMA confronts a severe financial crisis as extreme weather events escalate across multiple US states, prompting emergency declarations and political controversy.
Dozens of boats carrying Indigenous leaders and climate activists are sailing to Belém, Brazil, creating a powerful visual protest ahead of the critical COP30 UN climate summit in November 2025.
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering deployment could trigger catastrophic climate consequences, calling for urgent international governance.