French maize harvest forecast slashed to lowest since 1970s
French grain maize production may fall to 7-8 million tonnes, the lowest in decades, as heat and drought take a heavy toll.
Environment & Ecology
Persistent Drought Parches Central Europe, Threatening Farms and Beer
A severe drought across Central Europe is drying up farmland and threatening beer production, forcing farmers and brewers to adapt.
Homes destroyed as wildfires rage near Birmingham during UK heatwave
Wildfires destroyed homes in Stourbridge near Birmingham as the UK battles a fifth heatwave, with record temperatures recorded.
Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens Homes and Monastery in Montenegro's Ulcinj
A wildfire fueled by strong winds is threatening the Montenegrin town of Ulcinj, endangering homes, a monastery, and olive groves.
Oman oil spill from shadow-fleet tanker reaches protected island shore
Oil from a sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet tanker grounded off Oman has reached the shore of a marine protected area, complicating cleanup.
Ancient Roman bridge emerges from drought-stricken Tiber in Rome
A drought in Rome has exposed the ruins of an ancient bridge, traditionally linked to Emperor Nero, from the Tiber river.
Britain Swelters Through Hottest Day of the Year as Europe Faces Another Heat Spell
Britain logged its hottest day of the year on Thursday as a fresh heatwave gripped parts of Europe, prompting people to seek shade and cool down.
Salvage Crews Rush to Contain Oil Spill From Stricken Tanker Off Oman
Salvors are heading to waters off Oman to contain a crude oil spill from the Caroline Bezengi tanker, which has hit the coastline and threatens a marine reserve.
British salvage team tackles oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman
A UK firm has started salvage work on a grounded Russian shadow fleet tanker off Oman, as oil from the vessel reaches the coastline.
France enters fifth heat wave as western Europe battles drought and wildfires
France faces its fifth heat wave of the summer, with 40°C forecast in Bordeaux and drought conditions worsening across western Europe.
US forecasters see over 90% odds of very strong El Niño in 2026-27
US forecasters say there is a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Niño in late 2026, with a 69% chance it becomes the strongest since 1950.
Oil spill blackens Qeshm Island shores as Iran scrambles cleanup
An oil spill off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has blackened beaches and soil, prompting cleanup efforts and calls for compensation.
Salvage Effort Underway for Stricken Tanker Spilling Oil Off Oman
A salvage operation is underway for a tanker spilling Russian crude off Oman, with oil reaching the coast.
Danube's Record Low Levels Force Nuclear Plants in Hungary and Romania to Cut Output
Record-low Danube water levels have forced Hungary and Romania to reduce nuclear power output, sparking urgent debate on adapting reactors to climate change.
Romania shuts second Cernavoda reactor as Danube hits record low
Romania begins controlled shutdown of Cernavoda's second reactor as Danube drought persists, with energy needs covered by imports.
Romania shuts second Cernavoda reactor as Danube drought deepens
Romania has begun shutting down the second reactor at Cernavoda nuclear plant due to severe drought and record-low Danube water levels.
Oil Residue Washes Up on Qeshm Island Shore Amid Strait of Hormuz Conflict
Dark oil residue has coated parts of Shib Deraz Beach on Iran's Qeshm Island, with the spill's origin still unverified amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz attacks.
France's Nuclear Output to Drop 15% as Heatwave Peaks
France's nuclear fleet faces a 15% output cut on Friday as the fifth European heatwave forces reactor shutdowns, lifting power prices.
Europe's punishing drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
A severe European drought, worsened by climate change and El Niño, is devastating crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn, threatening harvests and economies.
UK Braces for Fifth Heatwave as Drought Grips England and Wales
The UK faces its fifth heatwave of a record-dry summer, with alerts nationwide and drought conditions affecting millions.