In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
The Danube River has fallen to record lows across Central Europe as a severe drought compounds the effects of successive heatwaves, disrupting tourism, cargo shipping, and nuclear power generation across ten countries.
Devastating wildfires across France and Spain have started to stabilize following days of destruction that burned thousands of hectares and displaced thousands. However, meteorologists warn incoming heatwaves could reignite fire risks.
South Korea's southeastern city of Yangsan has recorded a historic 42.5°C on Sunday, marking the highest temperature since modern weather tracking began in 1904, with authorities warning conditions could worsen further.
US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting northeastern regions and threatened to increase tariffs unless Canada addresses the issue. Ontario's premier countered by calling for cross-border cooperation.
A devastating wildfire consumed 800 hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris on Monday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,000 residents and tourists. French authorities suspect arson.
A devastating wildfire in Spain's Almeria province has killed 13 people and scorched 7,000 hectares. Authorities report the blaze is now stabilised, permitting evacuees to return as investigators probe potential electrical fault as cause.
Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has committed to ending the persistent flooding that has afflicted Tanjung Minyak for over three decades, following recent heavy rainfall that evacuated more than 900 people.
Winemakers on Greece's Santorini island are experimenting with innovative irrigation techniques including recycled wastewater and atmospheric water harvesting as severe droughts and record temperatures threaten the region's wine production.
The World Health Organization warns heatwaves are becoming permanent fixtures. While human bodies can acclimatize somewhat to heat, medical experts caution that adaptation has strict biological boundaries, particularly during prolonged heat events.
An Austrian man using a wheelchair is taking his government to court over climate inaction, arguing that extreme heat poses particular dangers to people with disabilities. His case highlights how climate impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.