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China welcomes ICJ’s “positive” opinion on climate reparations

China expressed strong support on Thursday for the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which opens the door for countries suffering from climate change impacts to seek reparations from nations that fail to meet their climate obligations. “This advisory opinion......

International Court of Justice to issue landmark climate opinion

The Hague, July 23, 2025 – The United Nations' highest judicial body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is expected to deliver a groundbreaking advisory opinion on Wednesday regarding states' legal obligations to combat climate change. A central issue at stake: should historically......

Pakistan monsoon rains leave 221 dead amid unusual season

Torrential monsoon rains have killed 221 people in Pakistan since the start of an “unusual” rainy season in late June, according to government officials. Among the victims are 104 children and 40 women, most of whom died due to house collapses, flash floods, or electrocution. The National......

Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Spain eases lockdowns as firefighters stabilize Catalonia forest blaze

Spanish authorities have lifted lockdown restrictions for thousands of residents in northeastern Catalonia as firefighters gain control over a forest fire that has ravaged the area for three days. The wildfire, which ignited on Monday, has scorched over 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) in Tarragona province.......

Texas floods: how climate change and geography created a deadly disaster

At least 90 people have lost their lives, and over a dozen remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through central Texas during the 4th of July weekend. Rescue efforts continue as more rain is forecasted for the already devastated region. Experts point to a combination of climate factors,......

Morocco faces escalating drought crisis: report highlights urgent need for action

A new international report has placed Morocco among the countries most severely affected by drought, sounding the alarm over dwindling water reserves, declining agricultural productivity, and heightened social vulnerability. The findings underline the growing strain on ecosystems and communities, urging......

Turkey aids Syria in wildfire battle as flames rage across borders

Turkey has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to neighboring Syria to assist in combating the wildfires sweeping across the northwest Latakia region. This move comes as Turkish firefighters simultaneously battle blazes within their own borders, where one fatality has been reported in the western region......

Ben Guerir ranks among the hottest cities on Earth as global heatwave intensifies

Morocco found itself in an unenviable spotlight: the city of Ben Guerir was listed among the top 10 hottest places in the world. According to data from Eldorado Weather, a global thermal monitoring platform, Ben Guerir recorded a scorching 46.4°C, placing it 10th internationally, ahead of several......