Texas hits record power use as intense heat leaves 90 million Americans under safety alerts
Power use in Texas hit an all-time high Tuesday, the state's power authority said, and the blistering temperatures that prompted the usage surge will continue to scorch parts of the US Wednesday -- putting nearly 90 million people under heat alerts.
2023-06-28 20:53
Pasoori: Bollywood remake of hit Pakistani song divides Indians
Indians are reacting sharply to Bollywood's remake of Pasoori, a popular Pakistani pop sing released last year.
2023-06-27 17:55
A dangerous heat wave is intensifying in the South with nearly 45 million people under heat alerts
Nearly 45 million people from southern Arizona to the Florida panhandle are sweltering under a worsening heat wave that is expected to expand its reach this week, bringing more dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
2023-06-27 14:50
Olivia Chow wins crowded race for mayor of Toronto
Canada's most populous city elected a new mayor after a race that focused on affordability and public safety.
2023-06-27 09:56
Man and stepson die after hiking in Texas heat
The stepdad was reportedly killed in a car accident after he went to seek help for the teenager.
2023-06-27 05:45
Why 101 people and a dog want to be Toronto's mayor
North America's fourth-largest city has a historic number of candidates in its upcoming by-election.
2023-06-25 07:18
Beijing heatwave: China capital records hottest June day in 60 years
The Chinese capital is sweltering through an extended heatwave with temperatures hitting over 41C.
2023-06-22 19:20
The North Atlantic is experiencing a 'totally unprecedented' marine heat wave
Temperatures in parts of the North Atlantic Ocean are soaring off the charts, with an "exceptional" marine heat wave happening off the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, sparking concerns about impacts on marine life.
2023-06-20 22:27
Uttar Pradesh: Row over claims of heatwave deaths in India state
Almost 70 deaths were reported in four days from just one district in Uttar Pradesh state.
2023-06-19 19:51
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
By Saurabh Sharma LUCKNOW, India At least 54 people died in a district in the northern Indian state
2023-06-19 15:59
Delhi: The city where it is dangerous to breathe
As wildfires rage in Canada, a view from one of the most polluted cities in the world.
2023-06-08 22:20
Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own'
Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead.
2023-05-25 12:28