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Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile
Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
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New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Half of Europe’s land is experiencing drought with rivers running low from the Danube to the Rhine.
A firefighter cuts a break along the Coast Ridge Road to help control the Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, on August 13 [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Firefighters hike up Castro Canyon while fighting the Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, on August 13. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Smoke from the Timber Fire was seen pouring out of Grimes Creek and has blanketed the nearby coastal mountains. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Since the Timber Fire started on August 8, crews have attempted to clear dry brush from its path. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
The cause of the Timber Fire is not yet known, but wildfires can erupt for a range of reasons, from human activity to lightning strikes. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Fire crews from California have been deployed not only across the state but also to fires in areas like Oregon and Washington, as the western US deals with hot, dry weather. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
The Timber Fire threatens 503 structures in the area in and around Big Sur, California, according to Cal Fire. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Roughly 1,811 personnel, 192 engines and nine helicopters have been assigned to the Timber Fire as of Saturday. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Emergency vehicles responding to the Timber Fire must navigate the steep cliffs and narrow roads of the Big Sur region. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
A bulldozer on August 13 cuts fire break near Coast Ridge Road in an attempt to stop the progression of the Timber Fire. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
While blazes like the Timber Fire burn, labour unions have warned of the stress that federal staffing and resource cuts place on firefighters. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
Climate change has also created extra risk for firefighters, as blazes grow larger and more intense. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
The Timber Fire is one of 125 new fires reported nationwide, as of Saturday, with 29,363 personnel responding across the US. [Nic Coury/AP Photo]
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Storm Lala strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it nears Hawaii
Authorities warn residents to take precautions as storm is expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.
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One killed, dozens injured after wildfire hits Croatian coast
At least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.
Published On 15 Aug 2026
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Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake
Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.
Published On 15 Aug 2026
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Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures
Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.
Published On 14 Aug 2026
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Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded
At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
Published On 14 Aug 2026
South Korea players want K League season change due to ‘worsening climate’
South Korea football players push for a K League season shift as ‘punishing heat’ hitting summer matches.
Wildfires force thousands to flee as blazes spread across Europe
Croatian police have found a body in the burned-out area of Omis, a blaze the fire chief called ‘one of the worst’.
Record rainfall leaves four dead, thousands stranded in Japan
Record rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
