Climate

Asia Pacific

Thousands at Risk as Everest Flood Warning System Left to Rust

A multi-million dollar flood warning system in Nepal's Everest region may no longer function, according to Nepalese officials, leaving thousands at risk.

WH News May 1, 2026

Américas

Primer cumbre global para dejar de usar combustibles fósiles

Se celebra en Colombia la primera conferencia sobre la transición desde los combustibles fósiles, ante la frustración por el estancamiento en las negociaciones climáticas, según The Guardian.

WH News Apr 29, 2026

Amerikas

Erster Globales Treffen zur Abschaltung von Fossilien in Kolumbien

Kolumbien und die Niederlande koordinieren ersten Fossilien-Abbau-Gipfel aufgrund von Klimaverhandlungsstaus.

WH News Apr 29, 2026

Art

Chinese Artist Kang Mingyi Wins UN SDG Gold Award

Chinese artist Kang Mingyi has won a gold award at an international exhibition focused on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the event's official website.

World Headlines Apr 29, 2026

Americas

Global Talks Aim to Ditch Fossil Fuels Amid Frustration

The world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference is underway in Colombia as frustration grows over stalled climate negotiations, according to The Guardian.

WH News Apr 26, 2026

AI

Classi Tech, Film, and Leadership: 4% and 23% AI Insights

The readiness of leadership for artificial intelligence is being questioned as only 3% of companies see sustainable results from AI, according to Stanford’s AI Index. Meanwhile, creative and technical projects under the name 'classi' are emerging in film, cycling, and dentistry.

WH News Apr 26, 2026

Elections

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Heatwaves, floods, and wildfires are increasingly threatening democratic elections, according to a report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

WH News Apr 24, 2026

Space

‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has detected over 20 organic molecules on Mars, including nitrogen and sulfur-bearing compounds linked to life's origins on Earth, according to multiple reports.

WH News Apr 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

New Zealand Declares State of Emergency as Floods Hit Wellington

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city, Wellington, as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the North Island, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Asia Pacífico

Al menos 25 muertos en explosión en fábrica de fuegos artificiales en India

Al menos 25 personas murieron en una explosión en una fábrica de fuegos artificiales en Tamil Nadu, India, según BBC Tamil, con otras cuatro gravemente heridas.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Markets

Kenyan Women Defy Fishing Taboos as Lake Victoria Fish Stocks Fall

Rhoda Ongoche Akech, a 61-year-old mother of seven, defied Lake Victoria’s long-standing taboo against women fishing in 2002, according to Al Jazeera. Her actions marked the beginning of a shift in cultural norms as economic pressures and climate change reshape the region.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Asia Pacific

Australians ‘don’t know why they’re coming’: Harry and Meghan’s visit sparks mixed reactions

Australians have expressed confusion and mixed feelings about the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to the BBC, as the couple arrives in the country for a four-day tour.

WH News Apr 14, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Partido Verde alcanza 50% de apoyo en regiones clave

El Partido Verde se consolida como fuerza política con el 50% de apoyo en regiones clave, según múltiples fuentes.

WH News Apr 13, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Green Party Gains Momentum with 50% Support in Key Regions

The Green Party is emerging as a significant political force, with 50% of voters in key regions expressing support, according to multiple sources.

WH News Apr 13, 2026

Africa

Millions in War-Ravaged Sudan Surviving on One Meal a Day

Millions of people in war-ravaged Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country’s food crisis deepens, according to a report published by a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).

WH News Apr 13, 2026