Climate

Baseball

Deadly Nepal-Tibet floods: What we know so far

A deadly glacial collapse and debris flow in Nepal and Tibet has led to significant casualties and widespread destruction. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with at least 162 confirmed deaths and hundreds missing.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Asia Pacific

Collapsed Glacier Likely Caused Nepal-Tibet Floods, Scientists Say

Preliminary investigations have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause of the devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to scientists.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Space

Rare Partial Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red Over UK

A rare partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon red in UK skies on Friday, with 93% of the Moon expected to be in Earth's shadow at its peak. According to BBC.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

US Politics

At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria

At least 12 people have been killed and 54 injured as wildfires sweep through northeastern Algeria, according to the Interior Minister. More than 150 fires spread in a single day.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Africa

Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the young Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food

Abiro Wisdom left catering school in 2019 with a clear vision: to champion Ghana’s Indigenous food instead of working in international hotels. He joined the Ghana Food Movement (GFM), which focuses on reviving traditional, nutritious, and climate-resilient crops like tigernuts and moringa.

WH News Aug 26, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Feuerwehr: Brand nahe Reno zu 27 Prozent unter Kontrolle

Die US-Feuerwehr hat bestätigt, dass der Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, zu 27 Prozent unter Kontrolle ist. Der Brand hat 15.000 Acres verbrannt und 23.000 Menschen mussten evakuiert werden.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Incendio cerca de Reno: 27% controlado

El Hawk Fire cerca de Reno, Nevada, es ahora 27% controlado, según informa la BBC. El fuego ha quemado 15,000 acres y ha obligado a evacuar a 23,000 personas.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Hawk Fire Near Reno at 27% Containment, 15,000 Acres Burned

US firefighters reported that the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, is now 27% contained, according to BBC. The blaze has burned 15,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of 23,000 people.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Climbers Escape Rockfall Crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc

A group of climbers narrowly escaped a rockfall on Mont Blanc’s ‘Death Pass’ after a video captured the event, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Europe

Serbia Seeks International Help as Wildfires Rage

Serbia has requested international assistance from the European Union and Russia to combat wildfires sweeping the Balkans, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The country is facing a surge in blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Europe

France Links 301 Drownings to Heatwaves in 2024

France has recorded 301 drownings since June 19, a 14% increase from 2025, which a government minister has linked to prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari described the rise as a 'tragic toll.'

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Medicina

Kioscos solares acercan salud a zonas rurales de Chad

En Chad rural, kioscos con energía solar permiten consultas médicas remotas. El proyecto Telemedan, iniciado en 2021, combina paneles solares y herramientas digitales para brindar atención médica a comunidades sin electricidad ni internet.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Medizin

Solar-Kioske im tiefen Sudan: Gesundheitsversorgung nahe rurale Gemeinschaften

Im tiefen Sudan bringen solarbetriebene Kioske die Gesundheitsversorgung näher an die Bevölkerung. Mit dem Projekt Telemedan können Einwohner seit 2021 fernab von Strom- und Internetzugang Ärzte konsultieren.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Medicine

In Rural Chad, Solar Kiosks Bring Healthcare Closer

In rural Chad, solar-powered kiosks are helping bridge the healthcare gap, allowing residents to consult doctors remotely. The Telemedan initiative, launched in 2021, uses solar panels and digital tools to bring medical care to communities with limited access to electricity and internet.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Medicine

Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

The bodies of two hikers missing for 34 years were discovered after a Swiss glacier melted, according to police in the Valais region. DNA analysis confirmed they were Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in 1992.

WH News Aug 21, 2026