Too hot to handle? How the heat could affect players at the World Cup
Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.
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Poisonous invasion: What is the ‘devil’s trumpet’ harming crops in Iraq?
The spread of datura is forcing the Iraqi Interior Ministry to urge farmers and citizens to report if spotted.
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Hottest year on record almost certain to occur by end of 2030, UN warns
Warning comes as Western Europe experiences a heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs not expected until the summer.
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Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe
Parisians cooled off in the city’s Saint-Martin canal as an unprecedented heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe.
Published On 28 May 2026
Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California
Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.
India is being left to die in the heat
Modi denied climate change for years. Now, as heat deaths mount, his government offers branding instead of protection.
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Bodies of Italian divers recovered from cave in Maldives
The bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in a deep underwater cave in the Maldives have been recovered.
Published On 20 May 2026
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Norway journalist calls out Modi over avoiding media questions
A Norwegian reporter asked Narendra Modi why he wouldn’t speak to the media after a press conference in Oslo on Monday.
Published On 19 May 2026
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Israeli settlers run over livestock in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers drove into a herd of livestock belonging to a Palestinian shepherd in the occupied West Bank.
Published On 18 May 2026
Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
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‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead
‘Timmy’ the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
Published On 17 May 2026
