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New heatwave disrupts trains, schools in France

A new heatwave swept across much of France on Thursday, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C later in the week, dozens of trains cancelled and classes suspended.

Ukraine hopes renewables can Russia-proof power grid

Quick to build and able to power a small city, the Oriv wind farm in western Ukraine is exactly the kind of project Kyiv hopes will backstop its power grid against routine Russian strikes.

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Europe heatwave 'brutal reminder' of climate change: UN

The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiraling impacts of the climate crisis".

Love birds: twice-extinct parakeet gets lifeline from randy pair

One of the world's rarest parakeets has seen its numbers surge thanks to a pair of super breeders now responsible for more than 10 percent of the total population.

King Charles visits grey squirrel contraceptive project

King Charles III on Tuesday met conservationists seeking to reduce Britain's booming population of non-native grey squirrels humanely by feeding them oral contraceptives.

More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe

Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May.

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills.

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

UK set to break record for hottest May day

Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave.

'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopus

On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball.

Shark kills man in Australia's Queensland state

A man died after a shark attack in northern Queensland state on Sunday, the third fatal shark attack this year in Australia.

Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb

At least 16 people have died of heatstroke in southern India so far this summer, officials said Sunday, as a heatwave grips swathes of the country following official health warnings.

Full steam ahead for Milei's Andean mining revolution

The future of Argentina's economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President Javier Milei.

Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': international regulator to AFP

Deep-sea mining companies face a blizzard of litigation if they forge ahead with "unlawful" plans backed by US President Donald Trump to dig critical minerals from the ocean floor, the head of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) told AFP on Friday.

Something coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino

Forecasters say a potentially "super" El Nino is rapidly taking shape in the Pacific -- but whether it evolves into a history-making event could hinge on fickle winds and other volatile atmospheric shifts.

'Dread': coral scientists fear bleaching El Nino could bring

The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.

FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2

The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event in history, environmental experts say.

India postpones big cat summit over Ebola outbreak

India said Thursday it would reschedule next month's summit on the conservation of big cat species to ensure the participation of African nations grappling with Ebola.

Whale of a time: Humpbacks set new distance record

Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a journey of over 14,000 kilometres between Brazil and Australia, scientists said Wednesday.

Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban

Millions of exhaust-belching motorbikes zip through Hanoi's narrow streets every day fuelling its chronic air pollution, but authorities have backtracked from an ambitious plan to ban them in favour of electric two-wheelers.

Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom

From gardens to inspire younger generations, to havens of peace and sanctuary, to a hothouse space designed to stir desire, the UK's top flower show is flourishing.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship ends deadly voyage

A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus ended its voyage by docking in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with the skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship steams towards Rotterdam at voyage end

A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam Monday, with the remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.

Stranded whale rescued in Germany found dead in Denmark

A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.

Whale that was rescued after stranded in Germany found dead in Denmark

A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said Saturday.

World Cup fever gets tail-wagging twist as Singapore kits out pets

Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.

Indonesia's first giant panda is set to charm the public

With his signature black and white fur, the first giant panda born in Indonesia is growing and thriving ahead of his public debut this month.

'World's oldest dog' contender dies in France aged 30

A French toy spaniel named Lazare thought to have been "the world's oldest dog" has died aged 30, his carer said on Friday.

Mines 'draining Turkey's water sources', environmentalists warn

Guney was once a water-rich village fed by 50 springs in Turkey's western Usak province, but since a gold mine opened 20 years ago, they have all dried up.

War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans

Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April.

The Chilean town living with the world's most polluting dump

From afar, Chile's Tiltil landfill almost resembles just another mountain, but the growing rubbish pile has created a daily nightmare of odors, flies and health concerns for residents nearby.

After winter storms, fires now threaten Portugal's forests

In a forest of pine and eucalyptus trees in central Portugal, chainsaws and diggers hum away clearing paths blocked by trees uprooted in winter storms, but the threat now is a high risk of summer fires.

Wild peacocks bring delight, despair to Italian village

Dozens of preening peacocks looking for love have colonised a seaside village in Italy, strutting their stuff for the ladies but infuriating human residents with their spring mating season screams.

Mosquitoes: bloodsuckers and flower lovers

When a mosquito tries to bite biology professor David Inouye during fieldwork among orchids in Colorado, he pauses before swatting the bug. If it's dusted with pollen, he lets it live.

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