Environment
Cyclone Gezani leaves thousands homeless
Cyclone Gezani killed at least 31 people and left thousands homeless after striking Madagascar, authorities said, though some outlets reported lower death tolls.
Catalonia suspends schools and clinics
The Catalan government suspended classes and nonurgent health services across Catalonia on Thursday, urged teleworking and reduced mobility ahead of forecast gusts up to 100 km/h.
Storm Nils Lashes Southwest France
Météo‑France warned Thursday that storm Nils was sweeping southwestern France toward the Mediterranean, prompting red flood alerts for Gironde and Lot‑et‑Garonne and violent wind warnings.
Scientists warn of climate tipping
Scientists warned global climate was closer than previously thought to tipping points that could trigger self-reinforcing warming, risking a potentially irreversible "hothouse Earth."
