Ancient fires spurred by humans drove large mammals extinct, study suggests
August 18, 2023 3:41 PM Fossil records at the La Brea Tar Pits linked the disappearance of some large mammals to increased fire activity. Read More
Fire exposes flaws in Hawaii’s defences against climate shocks
August 18, 2023 3:21 PM The list of shortcomings includes the failure to adopt wildfire-resistant building standards. Read More
‘Silent threat’: Bahrain to build walls against rising sea levels
August 18, 2023 3:14 PM Scientists say even a rise of 0.5m to 2m of sea level could submerge 5 to 18 per cent of Bahrain’s total area. Read More
Pacific island sea levels rising faster than global average, WMO says
August 18, 2023 2:41 PM Over time, agricultural and habitable lands in low-lying territories like Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands could be flooded and destroyed. Read More
Biden hopes to tighten South Korean, Japanese bond at Camp David
August 18, 2023 1:57 PM The three countries share concerns about an increasingly aggressive China and an erratic North Korea. Read More
Maui emergency manager resigns after wildfire warning criticism
August 18, 2023 12:34 PM Mr Herman Andaya had come under criticism for not activating the island-wide network. Read More
7 injured after platform collapses during performance at Germany’s biggest theme park
August 18, 2023 12:15 PM Acrobats tumbled through the air before they plunged 7.6m into the water. Read More
Major hurricane heads towards Mexico’s Baja California
August 18, 2023 11:46 AM Heavy rainfall was expected in the south-western US from Friday as the storm moves north. Read More
Georgia law enforcement probe threats after Trump grand jury identified online
August 18, 2023 11:33 AM Statements by Trump and his allies continue to inspire violent language and threats online. Read More
US approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands
August 18, 2023 11:24 AM Ukraine has actively sought the F-16 fighter jets to help it counter Russian air superiority. Read More