Grounded oil tanker off Oman sinking deeper as spill spreads, satellite data shows
Satellite imagery shows the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi is increasingly submerged and leaking oil across a widening area off Oman's coast.
Environment & Ecology
Bosnian Corn Farmers Face Ruin as Heatwaves and Drought Wither Fields
Severe heatwaves and drought have devastated Bosnia's corn harvest, with yields expected to drop sharply and farmers considering abandoning the crop.
Tourists at Hoover Dam Confront Shrinking Lake Mead
Tourists at Hoover Dam see stark evidence of Lake Mead's decline, as a new federal proposal seeks deeper cuts to Colorado River water use.
New Jersey's $2.5 Billion PFAS Settlements With Chemical Giants Get Court Nod
A federal judge approved New Jersey's $2.5 billion settlements with DuPont, 3M, Chemours and Corteva over PFAS contamination.
Amur tiger released in Kazakhstan in historic rewilding push
A female Amur tiger, Umit, was released into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash reserve, part of a plan to restore tigers to Central Asia.
Serbia battles wildfires as record heat wave scorches Balkans
Serbia deploys army to fight nine wildfires as a record heat wave and drought grip the Balkans, straining energy systems across Europe.
Europe's Summer of Heat and Drought Puts Billions at Risk
Europe's extreme heat and drought are causing record-low river levels, energy strain, and billions in potential economic losses.
Danube rise offers brief relief, but Paks nuclear plant stays at 10% capacity
Hungary expects a temporary Danube rise, but the Paks nuclear plant continues to operate at 10% capacity due to low water levels.
Aluminum Smelter Plan Splits Oklahoma GOP in Governor's Race
A proposed aluminum smelter has divided Oklahoma Republicans ahead of the August 25 runoff for governor.
France Forecasts 35% Drop in Maize Output, Lowest in Decades
France's farm ministry projects a 35% fall in grain maize output to 9.0 million tons, the lowest since 1980, due to severe summer weather.
France's maize harvest set to slump 35% to lowest in decades
France's grain maize crop is forecast to fall 35% to 9 million tonnes, the lowest since 1980, after heat and drought.
Europe Heatwave: Hungary Breaks Record, Germany Reports 11,900 Deaths
A severe European heatwave has broken a 121-year-old record in Hungary and caused an estimated 11,900 heat-related deaths in Germany this year.
European startups race to build next-generation firefighting aircraft
European startups are developing new water-bombers to replace ageing Canadair fleets, facing technical, financial, and certification hurdles.
Kenya Farmers Question Cyanide Theory in Elephant Deaths
Farmers near Kenya's Amboseli park dispute claims that cyanide-tainted tomatoes killed 15 elephants, urging further investigation into the deaths.