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Pakistan braces for more extreme weather after unexpected hailstorm, ongoing heatwavePakistan braces for more extreme weather after unexpected hailstorm, ongoing heatwave

Former climate change minister says it’s alarming to witness a hailstorm and a heatwave in the same region within the same week.Former climate change minister says it’s alarming to witness a hailstorm and a heatwave in the same region within the same week.

Typhoon-like winds bring snow, hail and chaos to ChinaTyphoon-like winds bring snow, hail and chaos to China

Beijing issued its second-highest gale alert this weekend warning 22 million residents to avoid non-essential travel.Beijing issued its second-highest gale alert this weekend warning 22 million residents to avoid non-essential travel.

US pulls out of UN shipping talks over carbon emissions proposalsUS pulls out of UN shipping talks over carbon emissions proposals

The US has walked away from discussions on shipping decarbonisation, signaling its opposition to carbon emissions fees and possible retaliatory measures.The US has walked away from discussions on shipping decarbonisation, signaling its opposition to carbon emissions fees and possible retaliatory measures.

Around 30 dead in DRC flooding — officialsAround 30 dead in DRC flooding — officials

Officials blame illegal housing for the deaths and threatened to evict unplanned settlements.Officials blame illegal housing for the deaths and threatened to evict unplanned settlements.

US warns of more floods due to storm as death toll risesUS warns of more floods due to storm as death toll rises

Widespread damage has been reported from the storm across several states, with houses torn apart, trees toppled, power lines downed, and cars overturned.Widespread damage has been reported from the storm across several states, with houses torn apart, trees toppled, power lines downed, and cars overturned.

In a charred Thailand forest, scientists race to save seeds before it’s too lateIn a charred Thailand forest, scientists race to save seeds before it’s too late

Amid smoldering trees and vanishing wildlife, a team of Thai and British researchers is collecting seeds and leaves in a last-ditch effort to preserve genetic diversity and prepare forests for a hotter, drier future.Amid smoldering trees and vanishing wildlife, a team of Thai and British researchers is collecting seeds and leaves in a last-ditch effort to preserve genetic diversity and prepare forests for a hotter, drier future.

Casualties as violent storms and tornadoes wallop several US states

Tornadoes and storms strike parts of the South and Midwest, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes, shooting debris thousands of feet into the air, and killing at least seven people.Tornadoes and storms strike parts of the South and Midwest, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes, shooting debris thousands of feet into the air, and killing at least seven people.

Türkiye joins EU's food safety campaign to raise consumer awarenessTürkiye joins EU's food safety campaign to raise consumer awareness

Volcano begins erupting in southwestern Iceland hours after nearby town and spa evacuatedVolcano begins erupting in southwestern Iceland hours after nearby town and spa evacuated

Myanmar holds a minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake deadMyanmar holds a minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead

Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can fend off South Africa's invasive water plantsScientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can fend off South Africa's invasive water plants