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'Damn hot': Last summer for Japan cosplay extravaganza

Shawn, like her sister Whitney dressed as a character from "Demon Slayer", has two words to describe the weather as she waits to watch the grand parade at this year's annual cosplay extravaganza in Japan: "Damn hot".

Firefighters in Greece 'pushed to the limit' as winds rage

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece on Saturday were being pushed to the limit to save a popular coastal resort and other areas as violent winds lashed the country, the civil protection minister said.

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Forever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to know

Since returning to power, President Donald Trump's administration has approved five new pesticides considered by many to be PFAS "forever chemicals," a class of toxic substances facing increasing restrictions around the world.

Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief

A strengthening El Nino that could shatter all-time records is "adding fuel to a planet already on fire" and pushing the world into "uncharted territory," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Friday.

High winds hamper firefighting efforts in western Turkey

Hundreds of firefighters were on Friday battling strong winds to quench a wildfire in southwestern Turkey as high winds stoked a new blaze, complicating efforts to bring the fires under control, a minister said.

Residents defend Spain’s ancient 'El Abuelo' tree from flames

As a wildfire closed in, residents of the town of El Tiemblo grabbed shovels and rakes to defend an elder -- "El Abuelo," a centuries-old chestnut tree, one of Spain's most treasured.

Forever chemicals and pesticides: what to know

Since returning to power, President Donald Trump's administration has approved five new pesticides that many scientists and environmental advocates say are PFAS "forever chemicals" -- a class of highly toxic substances being gradually phased out globally.

Mexico escalates war against smelly seaweed on Caribbean beaches

Mexico is deploying specialized navy ships to fight a massive influx of sargassum on the country's Caribbean beaches, authorities said Thursday, as the smelly seaweed threatens the crucial tourism sector.

Volunteers rush to feed scared animals in fire-stricken France

The volunteer had barely put down the tomato when a small beak poked out from a bush and dashed towards it in an abandoned garden in fire-ravaged southwest France.

'I started crying': Battle to tame fresh blaze near French seaside

To one side, blue sky, to the other, ashen smog, as erratic winds fanned the flames from the forest fire threatening to raze even more of the French coast.

Spain's three worst wildfires since 1961 happened in last two years

The wildfire that engulfed Spain's Avila region, northwest of the capital Madrid, is now considered the largest in the country's modern history, with around 50,000 hectares burned, the government said this week.

France pressures Suriname as illegal mining plagues border

Illegal mining along Suriname's border with French Guiana is viewed as a ticking time bomb by French authorities, who are pushing for a joint effort to defuse the crisis.

France evacuates thousands as Spain PM says tide turning in wildfire fight

France evacuated 4,000 more people in the face of a giant wildfire on Tuesday as it braced for worsening conditions, while Spain's premier said there was "light at the end of the tunnel" for his country's own fight.

Border crossings shut as heavy snow coats Argentine Andes

Heavy snowfall in the Argentine Andes has forced over 100 people to evacuate and stalled almost 1,000 trucks on snow-covered roads, while flights were rerouted Monday.

France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave

French and Spanish firefighters on Monday battled to contain raging wildfires that have reduced land and property to ashes and forced hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists to flee for their lives.

Wildlife face 'catastrophic' losses as France's forests burn

Deer trapped by walls of flame, lizards unable to escape the heat, habitats reduced to charred wood and ash: wildlife are paying a steep price as France's forests burn.

UN lists South Sudan antelope route as heritage in danger

The United Nations has fast-tracked a vast antelope migration path in South Sudan onto its list of World Heritage in Danger, in the young nation's first such listing.

What are 'fire clouds', the ominous phenomenon seen in France?

Firefighters battling devastating fires in France have had to contend with a new threat: immense fire clouds that create their own wind and even lightning that can spark fresh blazes.

Spain races to contain blazes before temperatures rise

Spain faces two crucial days to bring raging wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, though they were making some progress and planned to start returning evacuees to certain areas.

'Grumpy' Pallas kittens on display at Japan zoo

Five young Pallas's cats, dubbed the world's grumpiest feline for their sullen facial expressions, went on display at a zoo in Japan on Thursday.

Spain football coach De la Fuente visits Madrid wildfire evacuees

Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente on Sunday visited evacuees from the wildfires which have torn through the Madrid region over recent days.

Close to Madrid, those who escaped flames worry what is next

Elvira Menendez slept little last night. Her local municipal gym is nothing like home.

Scotland declares 'major' wildfire in Cairngorms national park

Scottish firefighters fought on Saturday against a wildfire burning through the Cairngorms national park in the north, with the authorities advising locals to evacuate.

Untamed wildfires force over 160,000 to flee in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as out-of-control forest fires raged on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, with the French army drafted in to the fight against the worst wildfire the country has ever seen.

More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, a French city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards.

Over 100,000 flee or hole up indoors as wildfires rage in France and Spain

French and Spanish authorities Friday ordered some of the largest evacuations ever as out-of-control forest fires raged near Madrid and an upscale touristy region in southwestern France, forcing over 100,000 people to flee or hole up indoors.

Tens of thousands in France flee burning holiday haven, by road and sea

Famous as a summer getaway for the likes of French actors Marion Cotillard and Jean Dujardin, the Cap Ferret peninsula has turned into a disaster zone due to wildfires, with more than 35,000 people evacuated by road and sea.

Some 40,000 people evacuated due to wildfire in southwest France: minister

Some 40,000 people have been evacuated from a popular tourist destination in southwest France due to a wildfire that has already ravaged more than 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres), Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told AFP.

Fires in Europe: latest developments

Here are the main events related to the fires raging in Europe.

Floods in northeast India kill at least 41

Floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 41 people in India's northeast Assam state, officials said Thursday, as authorities pursued rescue and relief operations.

Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm

As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and delight suddenly pierce the air.

June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study

Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).

US eyes offshore nuclear reactors

The United States on Wednesday announced it had created a "clear framework" for the eventual deployment of offshore nuclear reactors, as part of the Trump administration's push to drastically ramp up atomic energy output.

Japan cities 'cruelly hot' for first time

Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days", a new meteorological term devised this year to warn people of intense heat above 40C, with heatstroke alerts issued across almost the whole country.

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