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Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded
Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded NewsFeed Record-breaking rain …
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ConCourt ends Shellâs Wild Coast oil and gas lifeline in victory for coastal communities
The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of Wild Coast communities and environmental organisatio…
Seven killed in tunnel accident at Indian hydropower project
At least seven workers have been killed and 13 others injured after a tunnel accident at a construct…
In Nepal, residents learn how to live alongside wild animals
Over the past five decades, Nepal has established itself as a model for wildlife conservation. Nearl…
Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate across Germany, France, Croatia and Greece as wildf…
Kakamega upscales waste separation, recycling
Kakamega County has stepped up efforts to improve waste management through waste separation, recycli…
Japan: Record rains in Chiba kill six people as thousands stranded at Narita Airport
- Published At least six people have died and five others are wounded in eastern Japan as record rai…
Kenya Met Predicts Dry Weather, Isolated Rains in 8 Counties This Weekend
The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted generally dry weather this weekend with isolated r…
Weather alert: Regions face mixed showers and sunny rays over next 5 days
- The Kenya Meteorological Department issued its five-day weather forecast covering Friday, August 1…
Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan
Thousands stranded as heavy rain kills at least four in Japan Audio By Vocalize The torrential downp…
Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan
Record rainfall has killed at least four people and stranded thousands of travellers in Japan’s Chib…
EU curbs on Chinese solar inverters to bolster European suppliers
EU curbs on Chinese solar inverters to bolster European suppliers Audio By Vocalize The 27-country b…
UK weather: Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
- Published Temperatures are forecast to hit 34C (93F) in parts of south-east England on Friday as t…
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level - Kahawatungu
Romania shut down its only nuclear power station because of extremely low water levels in the Danube…
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No eclipse over Kenya: Why the Moon’s shadow will not reach Nairobi
No eclipse over Kenya: Why the Moon’s shadow will not reach Nairobi A total solar eclipse is one of …
European drought shrivels crops despite farmers’ best efforts to adapt
The drought roasting much of Europe this summer is taking a heavy toll on crops across the continent…
Solar eclipse 2026: Africa witnesses partial eclipse
Part of the world turned its eyes to the skies this Wednesday. The eclipse was also visible across A…
Heatwave: European rivers face historic drought
From the Loire to the Danube, via the Rhine and the Po, European rivers are facing exceptionally low…
CS Kagwe assures food security despite drought, expected El Niño
CS Kagwe assures food security despite drought, expected El Niño Audio By Vocalize Speaking during a…
More than 135 million people in Europe face temperatures over 35C
More than 135 million people across Europe, mostly in France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, f…