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Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Experiment suggests organisms could live in harsh environment under Enceladus’s icy crust, strengthening possibility moon could support lifeFrom the m…
Hurricane Nolo predicted to bring ‘life-threatening flooding’ to Hawaii
Forecasters say storm will cause heavy rains and large waves along the coast, near communities still recovering from extreme weatherHurricane Nolo is …
‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science
Powered by sun and wind, the uncrewed vehicle will collect data to help Australian scientists better understand how oceans absorb emissionsA small unc…
‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast
Forecasters say up to 40 million people in multiple US states could be affected by the early season northeasterly stormHigh winds and heavy rain were …
Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Area’s second-most intense hurricane on record being fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific watersHurricane Polo is barreling towards the Baja Californ…
Indian oil and gas heir made professor of sustainability at Newcastle University
Incredulity over role for Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zooNewcastle University is facing a backlash…
New York and Boston face weekend nor’easter with high winds
First such storm of fall could have wind gusts of 70mph in places, flooding and power outages, forecasters warnNew York, Boston, and much of New Engla…
Beluga whale rescued from closed Canadian marine park dies in US
Osiris, one of 30 belugas removed from Ontario’s shuttered Marineland, struggled to acclimate to her Illinois homeAn Illinois aquarium has said that a…
Camp Mystic faces investigation as Texas Rangers seek evidence of manslaughter
Criminal investigation could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges after 27 flood deaths last yearCamp Mystic faces a criminal investigat…
Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79
He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.…
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.…
Hurricane Polo, rapidly intensifying from strong El Niño patterns, rages off coast of Mexico
Polo, with sustained winds of 165mph, is churning 215 miles south of Zihuatanejo but is unlikely to directly hit MexicoA tropical storm off the south-…
Wasp spider seen in north of England latest ‘climate refugee’ amid global heating
The Argiope bruennichi, spotted in Cheshire for first time, part of worrying trend that could threaten native speciesShe is an unlikely harbinger of t…
Tropics will be among last places to benefit if global greenhouse gas emissions cut to net zero
Scientists found unequal impact of the climate crisis would not be reversed even if implicit goal of the 2015 Paris agreement is achievedThe unequal i…
‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future
More than 500 children are now in shelters, their parents missing or declared dead since the August 26 floods.…
At least two people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides
Storm triggers landslides and travel chaos while cutting off almost 50,000 homes from electricityTyphoon Dujuan has killed at least two people in Jap…
Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area
Wildfire forces evacuations and burns through mountains surrounding Villa de Leyva in the north-east Colombian authorities declared a public calamity …
Paramount makes concessions to salvage $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount's owners have made concessions to 12 Democratic state attorneys general to settle a lawsuit that endangered the media company's bid for its …
Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again
Storm system expected to hit Izu Islands as it strengthens. Meanwhile, Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quietTropical Storm Dujuan is skirting t…
Babies ‘will face almost twice as much’ extreme fire weather in Europe than great-grandparents
Children born after 2025 will experience three more years of brutally fire-conducive weather as global heating intensifiesEuropean babies will face al…
Kuenssberg: I asked Earl Spencer who we should believe - him or the King?
Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test.…
US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show
Environmental Protection Agency asked firm to choose rules it wanted for dicamba, then put the choices in a proposed federal ruleThe EPA allowed pesti…
Louisiana firefighters find feline native to sub-Saharan Africa while responding to house fire
The African serval, illegally enclosed in the back yard, was subdued and transferred to an animal welfare facility Louisiana firefighters responding t…
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoon
At least one person dead as stormy weather causes severe flooding in Barcelona and Valencia Intense and slow-moving thunderstorms broke out on Wednesd…
Sunshine to return to parts of UK with warmer and drier weather on way
High pressure over the UK next week will bring a break from the wet and windy weather so far this month.…
US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets are left 'torn' by Macklemore controversy
With Sheeran's next gig due this weekend, some fans said they were in two minds about the show.…
Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.…
Human remains discovered in London parkland identified as missing woman Joanne Sheen
56-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder following discovery of woman reported missing in 2020A body found in an area of L…
How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?
Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.…
Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issueBritish people underst…