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According to new satellite monitoring data from MapBiomas, wildfire destruction in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level on record in 2025. The world’s largest tropical rainforest saw burned area plunge 80 percent to 3.1 million hectares—a sharp reversal

Global energy markets face renewed volatility as ongoing maritime traffic disruptions across the Middle East constrain export shipments through key regional shipping channels. In a commodities research report published by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., analysts outlined market scenarios where persistent

Malaysia’s Alliance for a Safe Community has called for early, coordinated action as El Niño strengthens across the Pacific. Chairman Lee Lam Thye said preparations should focus on public health, water security, agriculture and environmental protection. He urged authorities, businesses

Italy expanded its highest heat alert to 17 cities on Monday, July 20, after 14 cities faced the maximum warning Sunday. The Italian Ministry of Health issued the Level 3 notices as the country’s third major heatwave of summer 2026

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico on Friday, shaking communities across Chiapas, Guatemala and El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the epicenter 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán. It measured the depth at 15.2 kilometers. The quake

The International Organization for Migration has launched a $98 million appeal for Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funding request covers 12 months of emergency relief and early recovery work. It follows the June 24 earthquakes that devastated northern and central parts

A Scottish employment tribunal ordered PizzaExpress to pay former waiter Raymond Joseph £5,469.04 after a colleague repeatedly targeted his American nationality during a workplace argument. The colleague called Joseph an American and a “Yank,” while also telling him to return

Northern Ontario faced a widening wildfire emergency Wednesday as nearly 200 fires burned across the province. Ontario listed 183 active wildland fires at 3 p.m. on July 15. The Northwest Fire Region accounted for 136 fires by evening. Crews had

The UK government has advanced plans for a pay-per-mile tax on electric cars by publishing its consultation response and draft legislation. HM Treasury released the documents on July 13 and confirmed an April 1, 2028, start date. The draft clauses

The United Nations Security Council extended its Red Sea attack reporting mandate for six months on July 14. Resolution 2826 keeps monthly written updates on Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels before the 15-member council. The extension runs through