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Typhoon Gaemi has left at least 10 dead and nearly 900 injured in China’s Taiwan region. The storm caused widespread disruption, including landslides and infrastructure damage, as rescue efforts continue.
Paris Olympic organizers canceled the first triathlon training session due to pollution in the River Seine, raising concerns ahead of the competition set to begin on July 30.
Over three days, thousands gathered in Yushu, NW China, to celebrate the thrilling horse racing festival that highlighted Tibetan culture and ecological tourism.
China celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Arctic Yellow River Station, highlighting two decades of significant contributions to polar research and international collaboration.
China ties with Italy for the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites as the Beijing Central Axis and Badain Jaran Desert are added, bringing China’s total to 59.
Heavy rainfall has caused the Hanjiang River in south China’s Pearl River Basin to flood for the fifth time this year, prompting authorities to take action to manage rising water levels.
Central and southern Italy are facing a severe water shortage, with agricultural supplies projected to last only three more weeks. Regions like Abruzzo, Apulia, and Sicily are the most affected, threatening agriculture and tourism.
Over 27,000 residents have been relocated in China’s Liaoning Province due to heavy rainfall from Typhoon Gaemi, as authorities brace for continued severe weather and potential flooding.
Chinese paleontologists have discovered a new tyrannosaur species, ‘Asiatyrannus xui’, offering fresh insights into dinosaur evolution during the Late Cretaceous period.
July continues to shatter temperature records globally, bringing severe health and economic impacts, as warned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Firefighters in northern California battle the massive Park Fire, which has destroyed over 130 structures and forced thousands to evacuate. The fire is only 3 percent contained.
China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has activated flood emergency responses in several provinces as Typhoon Gaemi brings heavy rains and winds, escalating concerns over public safety and infrastructure.
A massive wildfire in Oregon has grown to 1,554 square kilometers—over half the size of Rhode Island—making it the largest blaze in the U.S. this year, with only 20 percent containment.
Heavy rain in Japan over the past week has caused floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and forcing residents to seek shelter. Four people are missing as of Friday, including two police officers.
Chinese scientists have established the Zoige Wetland Ecology Research Station in Sichuan Province to research and protect high-altitude wetlands, crucial for carbon sequestration and climate change adaptation.
A new study reveals human activities have significantly increased global rainfall variability since the 1900s, impacting weather patterns from daily to intraseasonal timescales.
Flooding and landslides in the Philippines, intensified by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon, have claimed 33 lives, police reported on Friday, as rescue operations continue across affected regions.
At least 21 people have died in Beni Mellal, Morocco, as a severe heat wave grips the region with temperatures soaring up to 48°C.
Typhoon Gaemi has affected over 628,600 people in Fujian Province, prompting emergency responses and suspension of transportation services as authorities mobilize resources for disaster relief.
A fast-moving wildfire known as the Park Fire has forced over 3,500 residents to evacuate near Chico, northern California. Over 1,150 firefighters are battling the blaze, which is only three percent contained.
