Climate change caused one-third of India’s 2024 heatwave days, worsening health and economic losses.
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Cruise operator ‘failed’ woman who was left on island and died, family says
Katherine Rees said her mum, 80, had fallen ill during a hike on a remote Australian island and was told to return to the ship by herself.
Teenage cricketer dies in Melbourne after being hit by ball
The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital on Tuesday and placed on life support but died on Thursday.
Israeli troops kill municipal worker in south Lebanon raid
The operation, which Israel says was aimed at Hezbollah, draws a furious response from the Lebanese government.
Hurricane leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
The storm has been downgraded from a Category 5 to a Category 2 storm but is gathering speed.
Israel receives coffins Hamas says contain two Gaza hostages’ bodies
The government says the bodies were transferred by the Red Cross to Israeli forces in Gaza, who will take them to experts for identification.
Trump directs nuclear weapons testing to resume for first time in over 30 years
It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says.
Dozens dead in ‘total devastation’ left behind by Hurricane Melissa
The hurricane – Jamaica’s worst to date – was downgraded from a category five storm on Wednesday.
K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against agency
A South Korean court rules that the act’s contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.
Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings
The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.