Severe Hailstorm Hits Phoenix, Causing Damage and Disruption
PHOENIX: A rare and damaging hailstorm struck the Arizona capital on Wednesday, leaving residents scrambling for shelter as large hailstones pelted the city. Videos...
Environment
Activists Celebrate Landmark Decision as Land Gains Protected Status
LONDON: Activists are celebrating a significant victory as a wild space has been granted protected status, a decision that comes after three decades of...
Landslide Claims Four Lives Amid Ongoing Gold Rush in Sumatra
SUMATRA: A devastating landslide triggered by illegal gold mining operations has claimed the lives of four individuals in Sumatra, Indonesia, highlighting the ongoing dangers...
New £65,000 Project Launches to Safeguard Rare Arctic-Alpine Plants
LONDON: A new three-year initiative has been launched with a funding of £65,000 aimed at protecting rare arctic-alpine plants by collecting their seeds and...
First Human Case of Shamonda Virus Confirmed in France, Officials Report
PARIS: French health officials have confirmed the first human case of the Shamonda virus, a disease typically affecting cattle, in a patient who died...
Greenland Suspends Seabed Mining Until 2029 Amid Environmental Concerns
COPENHAGEN: Greenland’s government announces a suspension of seabed mining activities until 2029, prioritizing environmental protection and sustainable development. This decision comes in response to...
UK Faces Back-to-Back Storms as Boelo Hits Following Austen’s Fury
LONDON: The UK braces for another bout of severe weather as the Met Office has officially named Storm Boelo, which is expected to bring...
Scottish Leaders Clash Over UK Approval of Contested Jackdaw Gas Field
EDINBURGH: Scottish political leaders across the ideological spectrum have intensified scrutiny over Westminster’s regulatory approval of the contentious Jackdaw offshore gas field, arguing that...
New Delhi Imposes Fresh Restrictions to Combat Severe Winter Air Pollution
NEW DELHI: India’s capital began implementing its annual suite of emergency anti-pollution measures on Thursday as part of a preemptive push to mitigate the...
Northern Ireland Risks Missing 2030 Energy Goals Without Urgent Action
BELFAST: A Stormont committee has warned that Northern Ireland is at risk of missing its 2030 energy goals unless immediate action is taken to...