Environment

Scientists warn Earth nears tipping

Scientists warned the Earth was closer than thought to climate tipping points that could trigger cascading feedbacks and lock the planet into an irreversible "hothouse" state.

Scientists warn Earth nears tipping
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Nils batters France Spain Greece

Météo‑France, Spain’s Aemet and Greece’s EMY issued red and orange alerts as storm Nils hit southwestern France, Spain and Greece on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rain.

Nils batters France Spain Greece
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Cyclone Gezani kills dozens, Madagascar

Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, with officials reporting nine deaths while other sources said at least 20 and dozens of people were missing.

Cyclone Gezani kills dozens, Madagascar
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Catalonia suspends classes, health services

Catalonia's regional government suspended school and university classes, non‑urgent health care and outdoor sports for Thursday because forecasts predicted wind gusts up to 100 km/h.

Catalonia suspends classes, health services
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