Canada: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records

Dozens of people have died in Canada amid an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed temperature records. Police in the Vancouver area have responded to more than 130 sudden deaths since…

India: Ninety missing at sea in the wake of Cyclone Tauktae

More than 90 people are missing after a barge off the coast of the Indian city of Mumbai sank amid a severe cyclone. The Indian navy said it had rescued…

Indonesia: Floods and landslides kill more than 100

At least 101 people have died after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia and East Timor on Sunday. Torrential rain sparked widespread destruction in the South East Asian neighbours, with…

UK: China absent from key Climate change meeting

A critical meeting on climate change, organised by the UK, appears to be the latest victim of an ongoing row with China. Ministers from around 35 countries are due to…

USA: ‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama

Deaths have been reported in Alabama, as tornadoes continue to batter the southern US state. “Tragically, we are receiving reports of loss of life,” Governor Kay Ivey said, without giving…

Australia: Thousands to be evacuated as downpours worsen

Thousands of Australians are set to be evacuated from their homes as severe flooding in the Sydney area worsens. Days of torrential downpours across large areas of New South Wales…