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According to annual satellite data released by the environmental network MapBiomas, the extent of wildfire damage in the Amazon rainforest in 2025 has fallen to its lowest level in 40 years. The total burned area across the world’s largest tropical
Global energy markets are experiencing renewed instability as ongoing shipping disruptions in the Middle East limit export flows through vital regional maritime corridors. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. published a commodities research report outlining potential market scenarios where persistent maritime bottlenecks
– Malaysia’s Alliance for a Safe Community has called for early, coordinated action as El Niño strengthens across the Pacific. Chairman Lee Lam Thye said preparations should focus on public health, water security, agriculture and environmental protection. He urged authorities,
– Italy expanded its highest heat alert to 17 cities on Monday, July 20, after 14 cities faced the maximum warning Sunday. The Italian Ministry of Health issued the Level 3 notices as the country’s third major heatwave of summer
– A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico on Friday, causing shaking in communities across Chiapas, Guatemala and El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey identified the epicenter 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán, with a depth of 15.2 kilometers.
– The International Organization for Migration has launched a $98 million appeal for Venezuela’s earthquake response. The funding request covers 12 months of emergency relief and early recovery work. It follows the June 24 earthquakes that devastated northern and central
– A Scottish employment tribunal has mandated PizzaExpress to pay former employee Raymond Joseph £5,469.04 after a colleague repeatedly targeted his American nationality during a workplace dispute. The colleague referred to Joseph as an American and a “Yank,” while also
– The northern region of Ontario encountered an expanding wildfire crisis Wednesday as almost 200 blazes burned across the province. By 3 p.m. on July 15, Ontario reported 183 active wildland fires, with the Northwest Fire Region accounting for 136
– The UK government has advanced its plans to introduce a pay-per-mile charge on electric vehicles by publishing its consultation response and draft legislation. HM Treasury made the documents available on July 13 and confirmed an effective date of April
– On July 14, the United Nations Security Council approved a six-month extension for its reporting on attacks in the Red Sea. Resolution 2826 mandates monthly written updates regarding Houthi assaults on merchant and commercial ships before the 15-member council.