Big storm hits Western Australia

Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once-in-a-decade storm

MELBOURNE: Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning ...

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Wind speeds of up to 132 km/hour (82 mph) were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the state's most south-westerly points early on Monday, the strongest May gusts in 15 years, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corp.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth on Monday after some of the worst weather in a decade.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Emergency services began cleaning up in Perth on Monday as wild weather downed trees and left around 50,000 citizens without power

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

Around 50,000 customers were without power on Monday due to storm-related outages after remnants of Cyclone Mangga hit a cold front and brought squalling rain and emergency level storm warnings to the south of the state.

Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm

MELBOURNE, May 25 — Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth today after some of the worst weather in a decade. Wind speeds of up to 132 kph were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the...

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-30: IMD

India News: Dust and thunderstorms are likely over several parts of north India on May 29-30, bringing the much-needed relief from the intense heatwave, the IMD s

Heat wave likely to abate only after May 28: IMD

Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29 and 30, says IMD

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-29: IMD

The IMD had on Sunday issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak.Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius

Relief from heatwave coming, IMD predicts thunderstorm on May 29-30

Due to a western disturbance and easterly winds, dust storm and thunderstorm activity is likely over Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on May 29-30, the IMD has said.

North India heatwave likely to ease after May 28; storm expected later

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28: IMD

PTI New Delhi Dust and thunderstorms are likely over several parts of north India on May 29-30, bringing the much-needed relief from the intense heatwave,

Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust and thunder storms expected on May 29-30: IMD

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.

Dust and thunderstorm to bring respite from heatwave in north India on May 29-30, says IMD

Weather Forecast Today, May 25: The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heatwave for east Uttar Pradesh, Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, told the PTI.

Rajasthan’s Churu sizzles at 47.5 degrees, heatwave to abate after May 28

Churu in Rajasthan recorded the highest temperature of the season at 47.5 degrees Celsius on Monday, followed by Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh where.

Severe storm lashes vast expanse of west Australian coast

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm on Monday for the sec

Severe storm lashes vast expanse of west Australian coast

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm on Monday for the second straight day. No casualties were reported from what Acting Assistant Commissioner of Western Australia…

Severe storm lashes vast expanse of west Australian coast

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm on Monday for the second straight day. No casualties were reported from what Acting Assistant Commissioner of Western Australia

'Once-in-a-decade-type' storm lashes 1,200 kms of Western Australia's coast

Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm today for the second straight day.

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER - Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the "salmon cannon" have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River,

Parts of 'salmon cannon’ arrive soon at Fraser River landslide

Fish expected to come into a holding pond before they are boosted up river to their spawning grounds

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the "salmon cannon" have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Salmon expected to begin arriving soon at Fraser River landslide: DFO

VANCOUVER — Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia’s Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

Salmon to hit slide soon

Parts of a pneumatic fish pump dubbed the salmon cannon have arrived at the site of a massive landslide along British Columbia's Fraser River, where Fisheries and Oceans Canada expects some salmon to begin arriving soon.

CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat

Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste

CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat

Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste * Coronavirus – latest global updatesThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of “unusual or aggressive” behavior in American rats as a consequence of more than two months of human

The CDC Have Issued A Warning About "Aggressive" Rats As Lockdown Leads To Hangry Rodents

As lockdown measures continue to keep people from the streets, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about “an increase

Coronavirus News: Beware of ravenous rats, CDC warns

The CDC is warning of "unusual or aggressive rodent behavior" among rats, starved by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

CDC: As restaurants reopen, scavenging rodents could become aggressive

As restaurants closed nationwide, the supply of food for some rodents was cut off, especially in dense, commercial areas.

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C. The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.

Heatwave Intensifies In North India, Delhi Sizzles At 46-Degree

Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.5 degrees Celsius and the mercury breaching the 46-degree mark in parts of the national capital.

Heatwave intensifies in northern India, Churu hottest at 47.5 degrees Celsius

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.

Heatwave intensifies in northern India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

India News: NEW DELHI: Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.

Scorching Heat Sweeps Haryana, Punjab; Narnaul Hottest At 45.8 Degree Celsius

Stifling heat gripped Punjab and its neighbouring Haryana where Narnaul was the hottest place in the two states registering a maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius, five notches above the normal.

Jacinda Ardern's Live TV Interview Interrupted By Earthquake: ‘Quite A Decent Shake Here’

'I’m not under any hanging lights and I look like I am in a structurally strong place.'

New Zealand's Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.

Earthquake strikes near New Zealand capital, no immediate damage reported

WELLINGTON: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Once-in-a-decade storm hits Australia

In the Perth metropolitan area, electricity supply to about 37,000 homes and businesses was impacted by the storm

Western Australia state hit by ‘once-in-a-decade’ storm

Jon Broomhall, acting assistant commissioner of Western Australia’s department of fire and emergency services, called the storm “a once-in-a-decade-type system.”

Western Australia hit by 'once-in-a-decade storm'

About 47,000 of homes and businesses were left without power across the state of Western Australia on Sunday, as a severe storm brought wind speeds of more than 100km/h (60 miles per hour), according to officials.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch the first Arab probe to the Red Planet on July 15

China's space programme targets July launch for maiden mission to Mars

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project…

Irish weather forecast: 'Very warm' conditions this week with highs of up to 25C

Thursday and Friday look set to be the warmest days of the week

As warm as Lisbon: Mercury to hit 24C but potato blight alert issued

Fire up the barbecue and break out the suntan lotion as Ireland is set to rival Lisbon for balmy temperatures this week.

And now, rats: US disease control centre issues aggressive rodent warning

As restaurants across America closed during the pandemic, rats have become desperate in their search for scraps, turning on homes, cars and each other

COVID-19 Side-Effect: CDC Warns Rats Might Be More Aggressive During Pandemic; Rodent's Urine Can Cause Food-Borne Illnesses

CDC warned the public that rats might be more aggressive during the pandemic. Food-borne illnesses can be spread by rodents' urine, especially to children.

Bushfire conditions to worsen in future

Australia faces even more dangerous bushfire conditions in the future, say scientists who warn the devastating 2019-20 blazes are not a one-off event. The cor...

Bushfire royal commission: ‘Black Summer’ not just a one-off

Australia faces even more dangerous bushfire conditions in the future, say scientists who warn the devastating 2019-20 blazes are not a one-off event.

Spain to welcome foreign tourists back from July

Spain, on Monday, urged foreign tourists to return from July as one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns eased, with streets gradually filling

Coronavirus: Spain urges foreign tourists to return from July

Restrictions have been eased in the European nation.

Don’t step out between 1-5 pm: Red alert for Delhi, north Indian states as heat wave intensifies

Heat is here to stay! The IMD has issued a red alert for Delhi, other northern states for today and tomorrow. The weather department has cautioned people not to step out during 1 pm to 5 pm,

Heatwave: IMD issues 'red alert' for most North Indian states, asks people to stay indoors

The day temperature in Delhi is likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius by Tuesday, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning that a heatwave would predominate most north Indian states, parts of Maharashtra and Telangana this week.

IMD issues ‘red alert’ for North India as heatwave intensifies, warns people to stay indoors between 1-5pm

As the temperature in the Northern India is soaring high with each passing day the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave is likely to persist for the next few days in most parts of the northern India, Maharashtra and Telangana. While, the day temperature in the state capital is likely to touch 46 degrees Celsius by Tuesday.

Rare snow leopards spotted near Kazakh city amid lockdown

ALMATY (Reuters) - Several snow leopards, including a mother and her cub, have been spotted near the Kazakh city of Almaty wandering through a usually popular hiking destination that is now mostly off limits due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Rare snow leopards spotted near Kazakh city amid lockdown

ALMATY – Several snow leopards, including a mother and her cub, have been spotted near the Kazakh city of Almaty wandering through a usually popular hiking destination that is now mostly off-limits due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Hazelwood power station's eight chimneys demolished in live stream viewed by thousands

Built in the 1960s, each chimney contained around 50kg of asbestos but owner Engie says there is ‘no risk’ it will be airborne

Power station chimneys brought down in carefully planned demolition

Eight nearly 140-metre-tall chimneys at Victoria's defunct Hazelwood Power Station have been demolished in just one minute.

Brits in Ibiza plagued by ultra-aggressive Asian Tiger mosquitoes FOUR times bigger than normal

BRITS in Ibiza have been hit by an invasion of Asian tiger mosquitoes four times bigger than normal.  Experts say the bugs have likely thrived since the closure of hotels and holiday villas amid th…

Ibiza invaded by Asian tiger mosquitoes while pools stay untreated

The critters -- which carry diseases like Zika virus, West Nile virus and dengue fever -- have likely thrived since the closure of hotels and holiday villas on the Spanish island.

Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day

Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.

Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day

Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.

Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day

Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Killing Way More People Than We Record

People around the world are already dying from the climate crisis, and yet all too often, official death records do not reflect the impact of these large-scale environmental catastrophes.

Climate change ‘killing far more people than we record’, experts warn

Official death records are not reflecting the actual amount of deaths caused by the climate crisis, according to a new study. A team of Australian health experts claim there is a “substantial

Fire season extends by almost four months in parts of Australia

The fire season in parts of eastern Australia has lengthened almost four months since the 1950s, with climate change a prominent driver in the trend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Fire season extends by almost four months in parts of Australia

The fire season in parts of eastern Australia has lengthened almost four months since the 1950s, with climate change a prominent driver in the trend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Delhi sizzles at 45 degrees celsius, rain expected after 4 days, says India Meteorological Department

India Meteorological Department said rainfall with thunderstorm are expected after four days in Delhi.

Monsoon to reach Mumbai between June 15 and 20

Update on India’s most awaited season that holds the reins of the economy — the monsoon forecast. Rajendra Kumar Jenamani, head of Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre, says India has seen the highest temperature of this year at 47.6 in the last two days. The heatwave will start subsiding from May 28 as easterly winds will […]

Mercury levels soar in Delhi as temperature touches 45 degrees Celsius

People could be seen drinking water while standing under tree shades to avoid high temperatures.Dust and thunderstorm have been predicted for later in the week by India Meteorological Department

As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low

By Menna A. FaroukCAIRO, May 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – It is a Thursday evening in downtown Cairo, usually a crowded and noisy time as the weekend gets underway.

As Lockdown Clears the Air, Cairo Looks to Keep Pollution Low

It is a Thursday evening in downtown Cairo, usually a crowded and noisy time as the weekend gets underway. But today the streets are quiet, and the air is noticeably clean. "It has been a long time since I breathed such fresh air here and saw the sky

'Atmospheric river' 2000km long wallops Western Australia, heads east

The phenomenon has brought winds up to 185km/h at an altitude of 1500m, and rain to the normally parched Pilbara.

Big 'atmospheric river' wallops Western Australia, heads east

The once-in-a-decade storm event battering and soaking large areas Western Australia sourced much of its moisture from a so-called "atmospheric river" that continues to head eastwards.

Delhi heatwave to continue, temperatures will cross 45 degrees Celsius: IMD

The met department has issued a red alert in Delhi today due to the heatwave.

Temperatures expected to hit 25 degrees on Thursday

Met Éireann forecasts dry weather for June bank holiday weekend

This week is gonna be a scorcher with temperatures reaching as high as 25 degrees

The forecast says Thursday may be the hottest day of the week for many.

No break for nature? Here’s how Covid-19 crisis is harming the world’s forests

Trees are more likely to be felled for food and fuel as a third of the world’s population still depend on wood to cook. The Covid-19 lockdown could exacerbate this.

5-year-old boy flies back home alone after 2 months

IANS Bengaluru A 5-year-old boy flew back to the city alone on Monday after being stuck in Delhi for two months with his grandparents. The boy had gone to

Five-Year-Old Boy Flies Alone From Delhi To Bengaluru, Returns Home After Getting Stuck For Two Months 

The boy had gone to Delhi around three months ago to his grandparents’ place.

UK weather forecast: Britain to scorch in 26C highs for days before 'dramatic dip'

Forecasters are in agreement May will end with a flurry of high temperatures and largely fine weather after parts of the UK saw well over a month's worth of rain over the weekend

Trapeze artist dies after falling 5ft and missing safety mat while rehearsing

Guadalupe Videla, 29, died hours after cracking her skull when she fell to the floor.

Western Australia storm: 50,000 homes without power as state battered by wild weather

Remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga whip up 100km/h wind gusts, dust storms and heavy rain as Perth and state’s south prepares for onslaught

Climate change in deep oceans could be seven times faster by middle of century, report says

Uneven heating could have major impact on marine wildlife, as species that rely on each other for survival are forced to move

Australia stalls on emissions target update as UN urges deeper cuts

Angus Taylor responds to question from Labor saying Australia is not due to update target until 2025

BREAKING UK coronavirus death toll hits 29,812 as 77 more die in hospitals

The number of people who have lost their lives from Covid-19 while in clinical settings in the UK continues to grow, while the daily death rate from the disease is falling over time

Heat wave in Delhi, IMD issues red alert! India witnessed highest temperature of the year in last two days

While heat wave conditions prevail across the northern parts of India, it may be recalled that scientists had warned earlier at the beginning of the year that 2020 would rank among the 10 warmest years on record based on the weather conditions of the first two months of the year.

Government inquiry warns Australia bushfires not a ‘one-off event’

An inquiry into Australia's recent bushfires that scorched an area larger than most nations and displaced thousands opened Monday

Violent fight filmed breaking out on plane after ‘one passenger touches another’

The scrap broke out on the Ural Airlines Airbus A320 which had social distancing in place after the plane had flown from the Black Sea resort Sochi to Russian capital Moscow

New Zealand earthquake: PM Jacinda Ardern live on TV in Wellington as North Island hit

Leader says she can feel ‘quite a decent shake here’ as the 5.8 quake strikes during a live interview

Reckless Mount Hood Climbers Put Rescue Crews at Risk During Pandemic

Apparently a global pandemic isn’t enough danger for some people. Rescue crews had to save three people on Mount Hood this weekend, endangering their own health in the process.Portland Mountain Rescue said the first mission began late Friday night after a climber summited but got lost in whiteout conditions

Lockdown 4.0: 103 Indians arrive in Kochi from San Francisco in Vande Bharat special flight

In the first phase,1200 Indians will fly back to India on 7 flights operated by Air India.

'Aggressive' rats on rise after restaurant shutdowns, CDC says

May 25 (UPI) -- Federal health authorities warned that rats may exhibit "unusual or aggressive" behavior because they have been cut of from food waste due to coronavirus-related closures of restaurants nationwide.

Dancing with disinfectant: China's nightclubs back in the groove

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable cups and masks have become part of the experience.

Dancing with disinfectant: China’s nightclubs reopen as lockdowns ease

SHANGHAI – Nightclubs in China have mostly come back to life as owners and customers feel increasingly comfortable the novel coronavirus epidemic is under control, but disinfectant, disposable

English woman calls Welsh 'a bunch of b*****ds' after being told to leave beach

The mother admitted she 'didn't realise Wales wasn't in England' and that different lockdown rules apply.

Lockdown breacher's epic rant to police as she 'didn't realise Wales wasn't in England'

A mum, believed to be from the West Midlands, called Welsh people "b*******" when she uploaded the clip of her confrontation with the authorities on Gwynedd beach on Wednesday

Western Australia hit by 'once-in-a-decade' storm

A vast stretch of coast is lashed by torrential rain and huge swells, causing widespread damage.

Pothole mosaics and a fluorescent sea: Monday's best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

Mercury expected to climb above 30 C by Friday in Kamloops

Kamloops residents will have to endure at least one more day of showers before an improving weather picture is expected to bring daytime highs as around the

Heat warning issued for Toronto, much of southern Ontario

A heat warning has been issued for much of southern Ontario as potentially record-breaking temperatures, that could reach 39 C with the humidex, move into the area.

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Manipur; tremors felt in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 on Richter Scale hit Manipur on Monday evening.

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur; Tremors Felt In Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland And Mizoram

Initial reports suggest that the epicentre of the earthquake was in Manipur, around 10-12 kms southwest of Kakching district of the state.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Manipur; tremors felt in Assam

Historic life-size Crystal Palace dinosaur damaged after 150 years in park

‘The magnitude of the damage shocked me.'

Dust, thunderstorms in parts of north India on May 29-30 likely to bring relief from heatwaves

People living in north India are likely to get some relief as IMD has predicted dust and thunderstorms over several parts of north India on May 29-30.

Met Eireann forecast Ireland's hottest day of the year so far with warm weather here to stay

Wednesday will see temperatures jump to the mid 20s and Thursday is currently forecast to be the hottest

Medical groups urge G20 to focus on climate change with COVID-19 aid packages

A group of medical associations representing more than 40 million health professionals from around the world is urging the G20 governments to focus on addressing public health and climate change when it comes to economic recovery packages for COVID-19.

20 hikers were rescued from flooding in popular Virginia hike trail, fire official says

Emergency crews rescued 20 hikers on a Virginia trail who had been trapped since Sunday evening due to flash flooding.

Virginia rescue crews save 20 hikers trapped by flash floods around Devil's Bathtub

Emergency crews on Monday rescued 20 hikers who had been trapped on a popular southwest Virginia trail after heavy rains caused flash flooding, according to a fire official.

Heat wave strikes pockets of North, coastal India

Several parts of North India reeled under intense heatwave, with several districts in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh posting temperatures greater than 45 degrees Celsius or five

Here’s NOAA’s outlook for US summer weather—and hurricane season

The world saw the 2nd warmest April on record, but frost hit some US crops.

Millions of kids in Australia return to schools as COVID-19 numbers fall

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said on Monday students and teachers had to observe one key message: Stay home if sick.

Two million students back in classrooms in sign life edging towards a new normal

Almost two million students returned to classrooms across NSW and Queensland on Monday in the latest sign life is edging towards a new normal under the Almost two million students returned to classrooms across NSW and Queensland on Monday in the latest sign life is edging towards a new normal under the shadow of coronavirus.

Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

Work needed to reduce the negative effects of heat stress on Australian dairy cows, research reveals

Researchers have investigated the impact of heat stress in Australian dairy cows grazing summer pastures, revealing high temperature and humidity leads to a significant drop in milk production, but that ...

Brits to bask in 26C heatwave this week before ‘temperature dip’

Temperatures will soar later in the week and into the weekend

Warm Memorial Day weather rises to heat warning by Wednesday

Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

After warm Memorial Day, Las Vegas rises to heat warning by Wednesday

Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Mother Nature to switch gears into summer across the Northeast to finish May

After the first two weeks of May featured well below-average temperatures across the Northeast and East Coast, Mother Nature will conclude the month on a much different note as summerlike conditions are expected to settle in.

80% Shramik trains head to UP, Bihar

At least 80 per cent of 2,813 Shramik Special trains run by the Indian Railways are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar till May 24. Railways said nearly 60 per cent trains, originated from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab, are mainly destined for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

What A Trans-Tasman ‘Bubble’ Could Look Like For Australia And New Zealand

As New Zealand continues its efforts to eradicate Covid-19 and move closer to alert level 1, Australia and other Pacific island nations are being considered for a Trans-Tasman travel "bubble." Here's what that might look like.

Three boys let deadly Black Widow bite them 'so they'd turn into Spider-Man'

The three brothers, aged eight, 10, and 12 and who have not been named, found the spider as they were watching over their sheep in the town of Chayanta

NiMet predicts sunny thundery weather, May 25 to May 27

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

LOUTH WEATHER: 'No end in sight' to great weather

Forecast

'No end in sight' to the good weather - Talk of the Town

More great weather is on the way with “no end in sight to it”. That’s the verdict of Louth Weather in their latest forecast for the week ahead. Louth Weather said: “Yet again high pressure dominates our weather. Little or no rainfall this week. Light winds Tuesday to Thursday. Temperatures above average. Sunshine amounts will...Read More→

‘Biodiversity protection key to post-COVID-19 recovery’

In a bid to recover greener and better planet for the people, the Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor has stressed the need for stakeholders in the sector and Nigerians to stay on track with the climate targets.

Corona affects more than 5.5 million people worldwide

Health » The global epidemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) is on the rise, with more than 5.5 million people infected worldwide, compared to 3.47 million so far, have

How investment in nature can help the North's economy recover after lockdown

Natural assets are one of the North's greatest strengths, says IPPR North

Delhi's peak power demand reaches season's highest, 56% more than April

Delhi witnessed a peak power demand that reached as much as 5268 MW on the night of May 24.

Hundreds of people queue for hours to buy Tango Ice Blast drinks during lockdown

Witnesses said people were waiting for two hours and cars queued around Cibyn Industrial Estate in Caernarfon , North Wales, as they waited to buy a drink from the Tango Ice Blast van

Brit teacher in Cambodia told by docs to cough up £20k or lose his infected lung

Anthony Igoe, 31, from Clydebank, Scotland, has picked up two bacterial infections while on holiday with partner Alana Fonseca, who claims insurance firm Cigna is refusing to pay

Beak-a-boo! First white stork chicks born in Britain for 600 years peer out of their nest for first time in historic sighting

Pictures show the moment a parent arrives at its nest at Knepp Castle near Horsham, West Sussex - with the chicks - born earlier this month thanks to the White Stork Project - clearly visible.

First white storks born in Britain for 600 years peer out of their nest for the first time

Baby birds were born earlier this month as a result of the White Stork Project

Western Cape’s disaster management bracing for stormy weather

The SA Weather Service warned that there would be more snow and gale force winds on Tuesday morning - and, for those at sea, there would be high seas.

From Covid to the cold - Western Cape's disaster management bracing for stormy weather

Snow is predicted for the mountains of the Western Cape, the higher ground of the Eastern Cape, and the southern heights of the Northern Cape.

Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon

Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching

Man charged with murder over death of four-year-old Brisbane girl

A 43-year-old man was due to appear in court on Tuesday after the death of the child in the suburb of Cannon Hill

Zoo could put down 300 animals as it only has enough cash to feed them for a week

Borth Wild Animal Kingdom owners Tracy and Dean Tweedy are facing the "last resort" - though council chiefs have already "lost confidence" following the deaths of numerous animals

Sea-Level Rise Could Sink The U.S. Southeast: How To Fight It As Individuals

Authors: Dr. Arshad M. Khan and Meena Miriam Yust The latest news on rising sea levels can be described as another example of human folly.  The Anthropocene has seen plant extinctions, animal extinctions, both at an unforeseen pace, and now there is not only worsened coastal flooding but a vast area of low-lying south-eastern United […]

Brit who arranges safaris to slaughter young lions poses in sickening photo

EXCLUSIVE: According to experts, David Watt, 72, hunts animals who are no older than four years old in South Africa. He is one of seven Brits featured in a new book exposing trophy hunters

Priests from world's 'exorcism capital' describe 'tempting Satan out of people'

Pastor Alberto Aciar and Pastor María Ángela from San Juan have described their most disturbing encounters with people who they believed were possessed by demonic forces

Australia's severe bushfire season was predicted and will be repeated, inquiry told

Forecasts that turned out to be accurate were made available to governments and fire agencies in the middle of 2019

Snowfall expected in Eastern, Western Cape provinces on Tuesday

The Eastern and Western Cape provinces can expect snowfall on Tuesday, according to the South African Weather Service, with some areas experiencing cool to cold weather.

Singapore's APL England loses cargo in heavy Australian seas

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A Singapore-flagged cargo ship lost at least 40 containers in deep waters off the coast of Sydney when they fell overboard in heavy seas, maritime officials said on Monday.

Kyoto hotels hit by 89% slump in foreign stays as pandemic takes toll

Visitors from East Asia, where the virus took hold from the start of the year, plummeted even further.

ACT government moves to protect endangered woodlands, grasslands

Good news for the Button Wrinklewort, Baeuerlen's Gentian and the Ginninderra Peppercress.

ACT grasslands and woodlands listed as critically endangered

On the advice of a panel of scientists, the ACT government said it was particularly worried about two types of area: "Natural Temperate Grassland" and "Yellow Box - Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland".

Heart-stopping moment boy, 12, escapes bear attack thanks to ultra-calm response while stalked by half-ton beast

A YOUNG boy has escaped a bear attack by keeping calm and following his family’s instructions. The 12-year-old boy, named Alessandro, was hiking with some adults in the Brenta Dolomites, nort…

ArchDaily x LifeCycles: Stream the Panel Discussions Live

Three days of live-streamed panel discussions featuring architects all around the world.

ArchDaily x LifeCycles: Stream the Panel Discussions Live

Three days of live-streamed panel discussions featuring architects all around the world.

Met Dept issues ‘red alert' for Pb, Hry, Chd

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in the region, the Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a “red” warning for Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital- Chandigarh for the next two days. Intense heat wave continued to swept Punjab and

'Adolf Hitler's pet alligator' dies in Moscow

Saturn spent 74 years at the Moscow Zoo as one of the most famous attractions of the zoo, surviving on a diet of rabbit, rat and fish.

Fnji New Office / Fnji Interior Design

Completed in 2019 in Beijing, China. Images by Bai Mo, Min Zhu. The interior design of Fnji’s new office had undergone four months of revisions and optimizations before it was finished. FNJIer were all pleasantly...

Fnji New Office / Fnji Interior Design

Completed in 2019 in Beijing, China. Images by Bai Mo, Min Zhu. The interior design of Fnji’s new office had undergone four months of revisions and optimizations before it was finished. FNJIer were all pleasantly...

Flash Flood In Meghalaya's Garo Hills Inundate Quarantine Centre

People at a coronavirus quarantine centre in Meghalaya's Garo Hills had to be shifted to another building on higher ground after a flash flood hit the area following a cloud burst on Monday.

Beaches packed on sunny Bank Holiday Monday

Large crowds of people have gathered again on beaches up and down the UK.

UK crowds enjoy May sunshine as lockdown eases – in pictures

As coronavirus restrictions ease across the UK, people have been flocking to parks and beaches to make the most of the warm weather

Uttar Pradesh in grip of blistering heat, Allahabad hottest at 46.3 degrees Celcius

Day temperatures rose appreciably over Varanasi, Faizabad, and Lucknow divisions.The weatherman has forecast dry weather in the state warned of heatwave at isolated places over the next few days

Heat wave! UP in grip of blazing sun, Allahabad hottest at 46.3 degrees Celsius

They said rain and thunderstorm are "very likely" at isolated places over East UP on Wednesday.

Warning! Do Not Try This at Home: Netizens Left Shocked as Man Casually Gives King Cobra a Bath

It looked like the snake was enjoying the water as it stayed quite calm throughout.

Here Are Some Upsetting Parasites

The world is filled with disturbing creatures that slither, crawl, and scuttle. But few things are more dreadful to the imagination than the animals, fungi, and other assorted organisms whose sole purpose in life is to invade and feed off the lives of others. Here are some of the creepiest parasites in the animal kingdom.

Kerala monsoon 2020 date: Southwest monsoon expected to reach Kerala coast on this date; check details

The Health department of the state is actively working with several awareness initiatives so that people's participation is leveraged during the Kerala monsoon months.

Loyal dog waited at hospital for three months after owner died from coronavirus

Seven-year-old 'Xiao Bao' waited in the lobby at Taikang Hospital in Wuhan, after his elderly owner was admitted at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in February

Onlookers Horrified as Drunk Man Tries to Drown Bear in Warsaw Zoo After Entering Its Enclosure

The man managed to escape with just a few cuts but the poor bear was left distraught.

Fine Arts Museum of Asturias / Francisco Mangado

Completed in 2014 in Oviedo, Spain. Images by Pedro Pegenaute . The project addresses the whole complex, including the future of the Velarde Palace and the Casa Oviedo-Portal. Only through such a comprehensive...

Fine Arts Museum of Asturias / Francisco Mangado

Completed in 2014 in Oviedo, Spain. Images by Pedro Pegenaute . The project addresses the whole complex, including the future of the Velarde Palace and the Casa Oviedo-Portal. Only through such a comprehensive...

Tortoise falls from high-rise balcony and injures seven-year-old girl

The seven-year-old's mum says she is lucky to be alive after the tortoise, weighing around a kilogram, plummeted from a high-rise block of flats as she played in the street in southern China

Russian Satellite, Comet or 'UFO'? Videos of 'Epic' Fireball Seen in Australia's Sky Puzzle Netizens

The fiery show was preceded by the launch of a Russian satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, while the third stage of the rocket's booster was expected to fall into...

Tampa Bay area agencies forced to reevaluate hurricane season plans due to COVID-19

Hurricane preparations are being be reevaluated almost daily as new information comes out with COVID-19.

Are you sure that’s the right way?

Are you sure that’s the right way? – whales surprise researchers

'Goatscapers' hired to help keep grass short at Cork graveyard

An old Cork graveyard is getting a novel makeover job with four goats being 'hired' for the summer to eat overgrowth around headstones and boulders in one of the first initiatives of its kind in the country.

No acting the goat when it comes to cleaning up Cork graveyard

Animals hired from owner for summer to ‘goatscape’ the growth around headstones

Brit trophy hunters making thousands offering blood-thirsty tours to kill elephants, lions and rhinos

THE British businessmen helping to organise bloodthirsty trophy hunts in South Africa have been unmasked in a new book. Trophy Hunters Exposed, Inside the Big Game Industry describes how the men ar…

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

Punta Chilen House / Baltazar Sánchez

Completed in 2016 in Ancud, Chile. Images by Nico Saieh. This house is situated on a hill located on a kind of island that visually delimits the sea on all its fronts. In accordance with the requirements of...

Lightning claimed 264 lives from Feb.-May 17

Among natural disasters, lightning is the biggest killer in India, government records have shown

Dust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD

Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.

UK weather forecast – Britain to enjoy scorching bank holiday Monday as sunbathers set for 26C heatwave

BRITAIN is set to be hotter than Bermuda on Bank Holiday Monday with temperatures hitting 26C. A 400-mile wide “subtropical surge” is due to hit which could mean beaches up and down the country cou…

Newly discovered Comet SWAN is now VISIBLE from Earth, but facing fight for its life as it nears the Sun

Comets are celestial bodies made of rock and ice that spend most of their lives far from the Sun

Monday's weather: Dry with sunny spells; Top temperatures 16C to 20C

TODAY Dry in most areas this morning, with sunny spells and any mist and fog patches clearing.C...

The 'Mogote' is a $87,500 lofted tiny home on wheels that can sleep up to 4 people — see inside

Baluchon prioritizes using local, "eco-responsible and bio-based" supplies, according to the company.

Travel to Queensland: Tourism operators face ruin over border closure due to coronavirus

Queensland tourism operators face ruin if they’re unable to target southern Australians for winter holidays due to borders remaining closed.

Air pollution goes up again in Hyderabad

Pollution levels in the city which nosedived during the days when complete lockdown was in force, have started to climb up

Weather: Dry with long sunny periods on Bank Holiday Monday

Any patchy early mist and low cloud in the west will soon clear, then most parts of the UK will be fine and dry with long sunny periods. It will become warm inland in the light winds and sunshine, turning cloudier and windier in the far north-west with some rain later. The top temperature will be around 26 Celsius (79F).

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes New Zealand near capital city

WELLINGTON: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital Wellington on Monday (May 25), government seismic monitor Geonet said. ...

Spaniards can hit the beach and drink on the terrace as lockdown eases

Spain enters phase two of deconfinement as Madrid and Barcelona begin to ease lockdown measures.

Growing Crops the Indoor Way

Farming is moving indoors to help bring fresh food to urban environments and, ultimately, to feed the world efficiently, sustainably and cleanly. To feed a rapidly growing population, costly farming practices need to change. Industrial agriculture is

Weather in Latvia expected spring-like with a possibility of thunderstorms

Weather in the coming days in Latvia will be generally moderate – slow wind with some rain every now and then, including thunderstorms. Nevertheless, the sun will shine more often, as reported by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.

FD: 2 families displaced, 3 dogs dead in Phoenix house fires

Two families have been displaced and three dogs are dead after a double house fire in Phoenix Sunday.

Swimming to be banned at Merrion strand due to poor water quality

Dublin beach is first to face such a prohibition, as EPA rates it as ‘poor’ for fifth year in a row

Aprop Ciutat Vella Emergency Housing / Straddle3 + Eulia Arkitektura + Yaiza Terré

Completed in 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Adrià Goula. Gentrification is cruel to the historical centres of cities. Living in a walkable, diverse and well-equipped neighbourhood is becoming a highly...

Aprop Ciutat Vella Emergency Housing / Straddle3 + Eulia Arkitektura + Yaiza Terré

Completed in 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Adrià Goula. Gentrification is cruel to the historical centres of cities. Living in a walkable, diverse and well-equipped neighbourhood is becoming a highly...

A Mexican zoo has named two newborn puma cubs Pandemic and Quarantine

Vets at the zoo say the births were due to the coronavirus lockdown, which stopped visitors coming and stressing out the animals.

Weekend Revival: Data shows Bangkok swinging back into action

Every day been feeling the same Good news: The weekend returned to Bangkok as life poured into its streets, bringing a return of activity – and traffic By foot and behind the wheel, people were on the move at levels not seen since early March,...

House With Four Roofs / GAISS

Completed in 2019 in Riga, Latvia. Images by Reinis Hofmanis. Riga based architecture studio GAISS have designed a private house for a young family with a roofscape that has inclinations in four directions. The...

House With Four Roofs / GAISS

Completed in 2019 in Riga, Latvia. Images by Reinis Hofmanis. Riga based architecture studio GAISS have designed a private house for a young family with a roofscape that has inclinations in four directions. The...

CT residents warned of flooding as first winter cold front makes landfall

Other extreme weather warnings include extremely high fire danger conditions over the Central Karoo, high seas with wave heights of between 6 and 9 metres and a storm surge along the coast into early Tuesday morning.

CDC warns of ‘aggressive rodent conduct’ as lockdowns lift

The post-coronavirus world could possibly be an actual rat race. With people […] More

Loja Fernanda Yamamoto Store / Atelier Danier Corsi

Completed in 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Guilherme Pucci. Architecture and Fashion Design are fields of expression that can share many principles related to the ethical and aesthetic values of human culture....

Loja Fernanda Yamamoto Store / Atelier Danier Corsi

Completed in 2017 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Guilherme Pucci. Architecture and Fashion Design are fields of expression that can share many principles related to the ethical and aesthetic values of human culture....

New Orleans: Modern Design in The Big Easy

Discover the modern architecture of New Orleans and a rich cultural history.

New Orleans: Modern Design in The Big Easy

Discover the modern architecture of New Orleans and a rich cultural history.

House CMV / Estudio MMX

Completed in 2016 in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Images by Rafael Gamo. The main actor is not the house, but the landscape. The breath-taking force of a natural landscape like this one, must not be eclipsed, but...

House CMV / Estudio MMX

Completed in 2016 in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. Images by Rafael Gamo. The main actor is not the house, but the landscape. The breath-taking force of a natural landscape like this one, must not be eclipsed, but...

Andhra Pradesh: Giant Flying Squirrel Spotted in Maredumilli forest

In rare photographic evidence ever found in two Telugu states, a seasoned birder from Andhra Pradesh has captured an Indian

Endangered Arabian wildcat gives birth at Al Khor Family Park

Doha: Al Khor Family Park, which includes a mini zoo, has witnessed birth of an Arabian wildcat, one of the most threatened subspecies of wildcats.

Little girl pulled back from edge of 400ft cliff after peering over

Terrifying pictures show the curious young girl being dragged back from the edge of the cliff in Birling Gap, near Eastbourne.

Group decries depletion of forest reserves

A Non-governmental organisation, International Support Network for African Development said, lockdown has made people to resort to forest reserve for firewood for cooking, and undermine nature conservation, biodiversity and causing deforestation.

Conviver Space / DMDV arquitetos

Completed in 2019 in Osasco, Brazil. Images by Nelson Kon. Located in Cidade de Deus, headquarter of Banco Bradesco in Osasco / SP, the project aims to meet the demand for eating and services area. With a...

Conviver Space / DMDV arquitetos

Completed in 2019 in Osasco, Brazil. Images by Nelson Kon. Located in Cidade de Deus, headquarter of Banco Bradesco in Osasco / SP, the project aims to meet the demand for eating and services area. With a...

Frightening photo shows an enormous feral cat carrying a 6kg sand goanna in its mouth in Australia's rugged Simpson Desert

Researchers captured the cat on film at the Ethabuka Reserve near the Queensland-Northern Territory border.

New Zealand PM Ardern’s response to earthquake goes viral

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Arden went viral Monday over the composure she kept during an earthquake on live television.

Drummondville Public Library / Chevalier Morales Architectes

Completed in 2020 in Drummondville, Canada. Images by Adrien Williams. Originating from an architectural competition, the Drummondville Library project transposes the historical, cultural, and poetic essence of the...

Drummondville Public Library / Chevalier Morales Architectes

Completed in 2020 in Drummondville, Canada. Images by Adrien Williams. Originating from an architectural competition, the Drummondville Library project transposes the historical, cultural, and poetic essence of the...

Georgia Aquarium announces birth of baby beluga whale

A new baby beluga whale has arrived at Georgia Aquarium.

Video: Oklahoma artist Harvey Pratt talks about the Native American Veterans Memorial under construction in Washington, D.C.

The dedication of the memorial is planned to take place on Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11.

Western Australia Lashed by 'Once-in-a-Decade' Storm

Strong winds and heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday battered buildings and downed trees in and around the Australian city of Perth.

BREAKING Clacton stabbing: Man knifed in stomach yards from packed Bank Holiday beach

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

NHC watching a new area of possible development off the FL East Coast this week

UPDATE 9 AM 5/26/2020No major changes Tuesday morning as an area of low pressure moves northeast over Central Florida headed toward the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center is giving this a low chance of developing in the days ahead. Upper level winds, land interaction and dry air are still forecast to inhibit further development.

Lonely Peruvians learn to say 'I miss you' in the language of the Incas

LIMA (Reuters) - Homesick Peruvians around the world in coronavirus lockdowns have been logging online in rising numbers to learn Quechua, the Andean language spoken by the Inca people.

Heatwave continues to scorch Capital

Heatwave continued in several parts of the national capital on Monday with the maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the official reading of city, settling four notches above normal at 44 degrees Celsius

Nizamabad: Blistering heat haunts public from dawn

Highest temperature of 46.1 degree C was recorded in Kaldurki village of Bodhan district and the lowest of 38.1 degree C in Palda village in Nizamabad mandal and 38.4 in Lakshmapur in Makloor mandal.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles central New Zealand

No immediate reports of damage.

Assam floods hit Goalpara, four other districts

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has worsened with as many as five districts, including Goalpara, affected, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin stated on Monday evening.The other districts affected in the first wave o

Weather keeps bank holiday numbers down at Donegal beaches

EARLY fears of a influx of northern visitors to beaches in Co Donegal for the Bank Holiday eased with the arrival of rain and blustery weather.

National Trust ‘deeply concerned’ as Sizewell C plans about to be submitted

National Trust bosses are “deeply concerned” about the impact a new nuclear power station could have on an “irreplaceable stretch” of the Suffolk coast and say they are still waiting for vital information about the project.

Dafang Creative Village / NEXT architects

Completed in 2020 in Ganzhou, China. Holland Dafang Creative Village brings new life to Chinese rural area: NEXT architects combines Chinese and Dutch cultures and creativity to create...

Dafang Creative Village / NEXT architects

Completed in 2020 in Ganzhou, China. Holland Dafang Creative Village brings new life to Chinese rural area: NEXT architects combines Chinese and Dutch cultures and creativity to create...

Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for repairs - The Nation Nigeria

The Lagos State Government has announced partial closure of the Marine Beach Bridge by Total Gas, inwards Apapa for five months to pave way for...

Locals protest over hedgerow cutting – in National Biodiversity Week

Council workers moved on to cut grass only

Hawaii's Pūhāhonu is revealed to be the largest and hottest shield volcano on Earth - and is more than TWICE the size of nearby Mauna Loa which was previously thought to be the biggest

Researchers have concluded that Pūhāhonu in Hawaii is the world's largest shield volcano, revising past assessments that had claimed nearby Mauna Loa was the largest.

Mother's House / 1+1>2 Architects

Completed in 2019 in Cổ Đông, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Mother’s house is located in Jackfruit Village, Co Dong Commune, Son Tay district, Western suburb of Hanoi. The land slopes gradually to the lake...

Mother's House / 1+1>2 Architects

Completed in 2019 in Cổ Đông, Vietnam. Images by Hiroyuki Oki. Mother’s house is located in Jackfruit Village, Co Dong Commune, Son Tay district, Western suburb of Hanoi. The land slopes gradually to the lake...

Weather week in Latvia: gradually getting warmer

Sunshine and showers will be the best summary of Monday's weather conditions across Latvia, with the rest of this week gradually improving before becoming a true summer spell throughout next week, according to forecasters.

Melon-aires not required as Japan premium fruit prices plunge

TOKYO, May 25 — A pair of premium Japanese melons sold today for just a slice of the ¥5 million (RM200,720) reached at auction last year, as the coronavirus bites hard. The melons from Yubari on the northern island of Hokkaido sold for a snip at ¥120,000 at the season’s first auction — 40...

Portugal needs access for Brits soon in order accelerate economic recovery

Portugal is planning to offer an ‘air bridge’ for British tourists to bypass quarantine rules. This concept will be positively received by destinations in Portugal that are highly reliant on UK tourism such as the Algarve. In 2019, the UK was Portugal’s second largest source market after Spain, with 2.9 million UK visits. Ralph Hollister, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “According to GlobalData’s pre-COVID-19 forecast, UK arrivals to Portugal were expected to grow at a year-on-year (YOY) increase of

Warning to drivers about wild deer crossing Kildare motorway

Kildare Gardaí have warned road users to be wary of deer crossing motorways such as the M9 in recent days. Officers said there has been at least two collisions with vehicles involving the anima...

It's behind you! Hilarious moment an inquisitive ostrich upstages Spanish politician during a TV interview - but he is too busy talking to notice

Miguel Angel Revilla, the President of Cantabria in northern Spain, was speaking at a press conference for the reopening of a national zoo when an ostrich appeared behind him.

In the Afternoon: Cloudy With Short-Term Precipitations

Today before noon over most of the country will be sunny with temporary increases in cloudiness over the eastern and southern regions. In the afternoon there will be cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds and in some places there will be short-term precipitations with thunder.

Bulgaria: Cloudy With Short-Term Precipitations

Today before noon over most of the country will be sunny with temporary increases in cloudiness over the eastern and southern regions. In the afternoon there will be cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds and in some places there will be short-term precipitations with thunder.

Quake Damages Buildings, Injures Several People

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale hit an area in Iran’s western province of Kohgilouyeh-Boyerahmad on Sunday, causing damage to buildings and injuring several people.

Prepare for potential tsunami, says geography expert

A cost benefit analysis may be prudent for coastal flood-prone counties to combat potential damage from a powerful tsunami, an expert has said.

Prim House / Studio Locomotive

Completed in 2019 in Thailand. Images by Beersingnoi. Prim House, designed by Studio Locomotive, is an unassuming two-storey home on a hundred-square-meter slice of land. The house is named after the...

Prim House / Studio Locomotive

Completed in 2019 in Thailand. Images by Beersingnoi. Prim House, designed by Studio Locomotive, is an unassuming two-storey home on a hundred-square-meter slice of land. The house is named after the...

Mixed Bag Of Weather For The Coming Days

MetService is forecasting unsettled weather for many as several fronts affect the country over the next few days.

Emergency services warn people not to visit popular beauty spot's 'dangerous' water

Not only can it be harmful to the skin, there are hidden dangers in the water

Eave House / Ming Architects

Completed in 2018 in Singapore. Images by Edward Hendricks, Singapore Tatler Homes. The design of this detached bungalow in an upscale housing estate in central Singapore was derived from the shape of the triangular plot of land on...

Eave House / Ming Architects

Completed in 2018 in Singapore. Images by Edward Hendricks, Singapore Tatler Homes. The design of this detached bungalow in an upscale housing estate in central Singapore was derived from the shape of the triangular plot of land on...

Does Climate Change Cause Disasters?

Does human-caused climate change create or worsen disasters? Science answers "not really." Disasters are caused by vulnerabilities.

Children Hit By Cyclone Amphan Even More Vulnerable To COVID-19

Children in India and Bangladesh are even more vulnerable to COVID-19 after Cyclone Amphan destroyed the homes and livelihoods of thousands of families.

Mercury levels soar in Hyderabad

Weather conditions continued to remain harsh across the city with the maximum temperature staying above 42 degree Celsius for the

Ultra-rare white grizzly bear spotted near tourist resort in Banff National Park in ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

An ultra rare white grizzly bear has been spotted near a tourist resort in Banff National Park in Canada, a 'once-in-a-lifetime' phenomenon caused by a recessive gene in the bears.

Ibiza is hit by a plague of mosquitoes FOUR times bigger than normal after the insects bred in hotel pools during lockdown

Health chiefs on the island believe the pests are coming from swimming pools in hotels which have been closed under Spain's State of Emergency, as well as private swimming pools in unoccupied villas.

ALERT: Get the sunscreen out! Highest temperature predicted for this week is staggering

Woohoo!

UPDATE: Power restored to 1,700 Lake Country customers

Roughly 1,700 homes now have power in Lake Country after an outage this morning.An object on a power line caused the outage east of Pelmewash Parkway, accor

Traffic chaos as thousands park up in the Peak District

The sunny Bank Holiday has attracted the masses

MMGY global Travel Safety Barometer to track U.S. travelers’ perceptions of safety throughout reopening phase of pandemic

KANSAS CITY, MO – MMGY Global announces the launch of its new Travel Safety Barometer, a sentiment tracking tool created for the travel and tourism industry to monitor American travelers’ perceptions of how safe it is to engage in specific travel behaviors as the country embarks on its reopening and recovery efforts. The Barometer, designed by MMGY’s Travel Intelligence research and insights division is a valuable informational resource for both business and leisure travelers and the industry as the coronavirus

Cornerstone House / Splinter Society

Completed in 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Images by Sharyn Cairns. Located in the north-side suburb of Northcote, the Cornerstone House emerges as an ode to the rugged beauty inspired by the project site itself,...

Cornerstone House / Splinter Society

Completed in 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Images by Sharyn Cairns. Located in the north-side suburb of Northcote, the Cornerstone House emerges as an ode to the rugged beauty inspired by the project site itself,...

Several districts may get light rain till Wednesday

Chennai gets some respite from heat

A primordial world of minerals litters Atacama desert

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Chile's Atacama Desert, which is bound on the west by the Pacific and on the east by the Andes. The Atacama is considered one of the driest places on Earth - there are some parts of the desert where rainfall has never been recorded.

How a deer had to be rescued from a police station

'It seems as though wildlife is getting used to quieter towns and less traffic on the roads'

22 python eggs hatch in incubator

Hatchlings are healthy and being fed with small reptiles

Indore: 12 poclain machines pressed for completing river-drainage cleaning before monsoon

“Pest” Wallabies Could Be Earning Money For NZ

Wallabies given a dishonourable mention in government’s recent budget as a pest needing money to combat them, could be earning valuable local and export dollars money by way of meat and hides says a hunters’ environmental advocacy the Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust.

Charged Voids draws on Le Corbusier for multi-generational home in Chandigarh

A prayer room sits in a white turret in this house in Chandigarh, India, designed by Charged Voids to reference the work of Le Corbusier.

Surfers brave monster waves as 10-metre swells lash Sydney's coastline – in pictures

The low-pressure system that hung over Sydney over the weekend drew daredevils to ocean pools and beaches to take advantage of the wild weather

6 peaceful homes on Maine's islands

It doesn't hurt to look!

Indian Gives Cold Bath to Venomous King Cobra to Beat the Heat – Video

Not only humans, even reptiles are bearing the brunt of the extremely hot climate in parts of India. A video of a man showering a cobra, a highly poisonous snake, has...

Rare Albino Echidna Caught on Camera in Australia

Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are monotremes, egg-laying mammals just like the platypus who live in Australia and New Guinea.

Busia border choking with traffic

Some drivers have reportedly been held up at the border for up to four days as they await their test result before being allowed to continue.

Heatwave likely in north-interior Karnataka in next three days

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has warned of heatwave in isolated pockets of north-interior Karnataka over the next three days even as Madana Hipparga in Kalaburagi district re

Warning signs posted in Nanakuli after shark sighting | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The City and County of Honolulu says warning signs have been posted at Depot’s Beach in Nanakuli after a 10-foot-long shark was spotted in the area.

Fury as youths spotted spitting and vandalising social distancing sign

Residents near Fens Pool Nature Reserve have slammed the 'disgusting' behaviour

NSW weather: huge swells and high winds batter beaches across Sydney – video

Large swells and high winds have left beaches across Sydney's east empty as a low pressure system remains across eastern Australia

Bushfire-hit areas in Australia showing signs of recovery

The bushfire crisis had a devastating impact on Australia's unique flora and fauna

Polar bear dives towards zoo worker and plays with him through the glass of his aquarium in Belgium

The unlikely friends play together at the Land of the Cold, an Arctic world at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, western Belgium. The zoo has one of the largest polar bear enclosures in the world.

New look Kampala awaits motorists after lock-down

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  PICTORIAL | Many will find a new look to many areas of the city, as Kampala re-opens to private cars Tuesday after a two month lock down.  There will be no taxis on the streets and the Old Taxi park is a reconstruction site! Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have …

Boulders placed near Shag Rock to protect breeding penguins

More boulders have been put near a Christchurch pathway to help protect white-flippered penguins during their nesting season. When the Coastal...

Kovalska office in Kyiv is decked out with humble building materials

Artem Trigubchak and Lera Brumina used concrete slabs, sand and paving stones to create the furnishings and walls inside Kovalska's Kyiv office.

Closed gallery undergoes revamp

RENOVATIONS at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo have commenced so that when lockdown restrictions are lifted the institution will be ready to receive visitors. The renovations financed by grants from the Embassies of Australia, Switzerland and Sweden were put on hold on March 30 when the gallery was closed in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. The gallery’s director, Butholezwe Kgosi Nyathi, said when the measures were relaxed, they started work again two weeks ago. “We have lost a total of seven weeks and these need to be recouped. As the gallery isn’t open, we are working on quality control so that when it is opened everything is ready. We are adhering to strict in-house protocols of social distancing, wearing of masks and regular sanitisation of people,” Nyathi said. What was being worked on Nyathi said included the installation of a disability ramp at the entrance and fixing of the ceiling and roof.

Mayors conserve water

The Okanagan Basin Water Board's Okanagan WaterWise program has released a video of Okanagan mayors to show how they conserve water in their yards as part of the annual Make Water Work campaign.

LS C&S receives international standard certification for photovoltaic cable

LS Cable & System said Monday its photovoltaic cable has received international standard certification from Germany’s TUV SUD, a global certification authority. TUV SUD assessed that LS C&S’ 1,500 voltage direct current solar cables conform to functions and safety standards of International Electrotechnical Commission and European Standards, according to the cable maker. The firm expects the c...

Predator-Free Author Blasts DoC Bureaucrats

A conservationist and one of the instigators of Predator-Free New Zealand has blasted a national conservation organisation Forest and Bird and the Department of Conservation for creating a “tapestry of theft and deception” to sabotage the original concept while setting up their own “poisonous projects” using the original name. There was one major difference, the pirated project contained the use of poison, e.g. 1080, which the original scheme did not.

Greyed wood clads renovated Montauk beach house by Desciencelab

Brooklyn design-build studio Desciencelab has overhauled a gabled house in the Long Island town of Montauk with greyed cladding and teak interiors.

Zion National Park fills up early Sunday on Memorial Day weekend

Zion National Park’s Scenic Drive was so full Sunday that the park had to close access by 6:30 a.m. and the whole park was full by 11 a.m., the park said.

China's Water Forests Bring an Artificial Order to Nature

And offer tranquility among "living fossils."

Earthquake recorded in the Monchique region

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) recorded an earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale on 24 May, with an epicentre four kilometres from Monchique.

Estonia sees 20%-drop in foreign tourists in Q1

As the effects of COVID-19 spread and related restrictions become visible in quarterly statistics, in the Estonian tourism industry a drop over 20% of foreign visitors in the first quarter of 2020 has been recorded in statistics from the Bank of Estonia as quoted by ERR.

Junk-strewn house dubbed ‘a great first-time home’ goes up for sale on Rightmove for £210,000

IT may look rubbish but this junk-strewn house is hyped as “a great first-time home”. An online ad shows rooms full of toys, clothes and debris. The living room even has a toppled Christmas tree st…

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks NE Taiwan Monday morning

Epicenter was 46.7 km southeast of Yilan County