Hurricane Fausto intensifies to Category 2 in the Pacific, potentially impacting Hawaii next week with wind and rain; exact location and magnitude uncertain.
Hurricane Fausto has intensified to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific, with forecasters predicting its approach towards the Hawaiian Islands next week, while also warning of dangerous surf for southern California. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bertha, which brought surf and flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas, has dissipated.
The Danish-flagged oil tanker Torm Innovation will sail to Asia via the Suez Canal and around the Cape, avoiding the southern Red Sea due to Houthi threats. This decision prioritizes crew safety and impacts critical fuel shipments, extending journey times by approximately 30 days.
Firefighters in Bonita Springs, Florida, with Turtle Time Inc. volunteers, rescued 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped in storm drains near Mediterra Beach Club. Disoriented by artificial lights, the hatchlings were safely released into the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting conservation challenges from coastal development.
Netflix's Zulu-language telenovela "The Polygamist," set in Johannesburg, has become a global hit with over 23 million views, reaching top 10 in 62 countries. Based on Sue Nyathi's book, the show explores infidelity and polygamy, sparking debate in South Africa.
España experimenta un alivio temporal de la ola de calor con la llegada de aire fresco, reduciendo las temperaturas en el centro y oeste. Sin embargo, el mercurio volverá a subir la próxima semana, y algunas zonas del sur y este aún superarán los 35 ºC este viernes, con alertas activas en 11 comunidades autónomas.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue a No 1 warning signal Friday evening as Typhoon Noul is expected to come closest to the city between Saturday night and Sunday morning, moving northwest from near Manila.
Eight Arab and Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, jointly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem by thousands of Israeli settlers and far-right groups, including a minister, under police protection. They called it an unlawful attempt to alter the status quo.
The BBC is demanding Donald Trump's personal text messages and financial data from roughly 400 companies as part of a £10bn defamation lawsuit. The suit stems from a Panorama documentary that Trump claims falsely implied he incited the January 6 Capitol riot.
A new housing development in San Antonio, Florida, Mirada, is experiencing a real estate boom driven by America's largest 15-acre Crystal Lagoon. The man-made pool offers resort-style amenities, attracting buyers seeking an inland waterfront lifestyle.
La Región de Murcia experimentó un brusco cambio de tiempo con tormentas, aparato eléctrico, reventones cálidos y fuertes vientos, tras alcanzar temperaturas de hasta 44,7 grados. Las precipitaciones, con barro, afectaron zonas como la Vega del Segura y Lorca, causando "diversos daños".
Un 25enne italiano, Mohamed Amin Bessioud, agli arresti domiciliari per droga, è morto a Cosenza dopo essersi gettato dal balcone durante una perquisizione dei carabinieri. La madre ha confermato il gesto, attribuendolo alla paura del figlio verso i militari e a una depressione, annunciando l'intenzione di sporgere denuncia.
China's top flood control body held an emergency inter-agency meeting to coordinate disaster prevention for an expected 12th named storm, as widespread intense rainfall and saturated soil increase the risk of flash floods and landslides nationwide.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India on July 24, with heavy rainfall expected in western, northern, and northeastern regions, affecting major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined thousands of Jewish extremists storming Jerusalem's al-Haram al-Sharif compound, known as Temple Mount, on Thursday. They prayed and waved Israeli flags, violating the decades-old status quo agreement and sparking condemnations from Palestinian and Jordanian officials.
A debate rages over whether AI is causing a 'hackpocalypse' in DeFi. While April saw major crypto losses, some experts call it a false alarm, citing declining median hack sizes. Others warn AI is rapidly enhancing existing attack methods, making older contracts vulnerable and industrializing crypto crime, even if it hasn't replaced traditional security failures.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, moving west towards Texas. It brought tropical storm force winds and minor storm surges, closing Gulf Coast beaches and causing some flooding, but heavy rains mostly stayed offshore, limiting widespread damage.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces domestic backlash over a potential trade deal with the US, which farmers fear will open markets to cheaper American imports. The protests highlight political risks for Modi as his government deepens ties with Washington amid pressure from Trump on trade and Russian oil.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds, causing closures and minor flooding across the Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect manageable impact, with the storm dissipating in Texas by Friday.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds, causing widespread closures and minor flooding across the Gulf Coast. Forecasters expect it to weaken inland in Texas by Friday, with manageable impacts for coastal communities.
Tropical Storm Bertha, the Atlantic's second named storm, is expected to track along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing storm surge and winds. Despite an El Niño pattern predicting fewer storms for 2026, unusually warm Atlantic and Gulf waters increase the risk of more powerful hurricanes, prompting calls for preparedness.
A new international study published in Nature reveals that human-driven sea-level rise has quadrupled the frequency of extreme coastal flooding events globally since 1900. The research, based on over a century of tide gauge observations and climate models, highlights a fundamental long-term shift, making even ordinary tides and storms capable of causing damage that once required exceptional conditions. This necessitates a rethink of flood risk planning in coastal communities.
Tropical Storm Bertha is forecast to bring flooding and strong winds to the U.S. Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana, prompting communities to distribute sandbags and close beaches. Bertha is expected to make landfall Wednesday night southeast of New Orleans.
Hong Kong's July rainfall has already surpassed typical levels by 23%, with a meteorologist warning of more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory expects further rainstorms this weekend as a tropical cyclone approaches, following weeks of heavy rain and numerous warnings.
