Environment
The White House announced it would repeal on Thursday the 2009 "endangerment finding" that underpinned U.S. greenhouse-gas regulations, removing the legal basis for CO2 limits.
Polls showed German public support for the Energiewende fell amid rising security and economic concerns, prompting renewed debate over reliance on fossil fuels and import-dependent gas.
Storm Nils hit parts of Spain, France and Greece on Wednesday, prompting red and orange alerts and emergency weather bulletins.
Catalonia’s regional government suspended school and university classes, non‑urgent health services and outdoor sports for Thursday, citing forecast wind gusts above 100 km/h and urging telework.
Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar Wednesday, killing nine according to authorities, while other reports put the toll at least 20 and aid groups described widespread destruction.