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A staggering total of at least three firefighters have lost their lives amid intense wildfires ignited by extreme heatwaves, which have pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius, combined with powerful wind gusts across Southern Europe. These conditions have fueled devastating

New satellite data from MapBiomas reveal that wildfire destruction in the Brazilian Amazon declined to its lowest point ever recorded in 2025. The world’s largest tropical rainforest experienced a drop of 80 percent in burned area, totaling 3.1 million hectares—a

Global energy markets face renewed upward price pressures as ongoing maritime disruptions in the Middle East constrain maritime transit routes for petroleum shipments. In a comprehensive commodities research report published by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., analysts outlined scenarios where persistent

– Malaysia has stepped up efforts to address increasing heat and dryness as El Niño gains strength across the Pacific. The Alliance for a Safe Community emphasized the importance of proactive measures to safeguard water resources, public health, agriculture, and

– A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on Friday, causing significant tremors across Chiapas and nearby nations. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter roughly 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán. The quake was registered at

– The International Organization for Migration has issued a call for $98 million to aid Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funds are intended for emergency relief and early recovery activities over a period of 12 months. On June 24, two significant

– A Scottish employment tribunal awarded ex-waiter Raymond Joseph £5,469.04 after establishing that he experienced racial harassment at a PizzaExpress venue. During an argument in April 2025, a coworker repeatedly referred to Joseph as an American and a “Yank,” and

– Nearly 200 wildfires spread across Ontario on July 15, predominantly in the northern regions. Provincial authorities reported 183 active fires at 3 p.m., with the Northwest Fire Region noting 136 fires by evening, including 63 that remained uncontrolled. During

– The UK government has advanced its plans for a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles by releasing its consultation response and draft legislation. HM Treasury published the documents on July 13, maintaining April 1, 2028, as the planned rollout date.

– On July 14, the United Nations Security Council extended its monthly reporting requirement on Houthi assaults in the Red Sea for an additional six months. Resolution 2826 maintains the existing mandate until January 15, 2027. The resolution instructs the