Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint
More about this topic
California firefighters report Camp Fire "100% contained"
The deadliest fire in the state's history now appears to be under control.
Where are the 'safest places' to go on holiday, according to new data?
In some categories, European and American destinations were shown to pose more of a risk to travellers than areas in the Middle East and North Africa, according to data collated by Which? Travel.
Deadly tropical storm lashes Mexico
At least eleven people have died after Tropical Storm Vicente lashed Mexico's Pacific in southern Mexico, Oaxaca state civil protection authorities reported on Sunday (October 21).
More than 5,000 people are feared missing in Indonesia
More than 5,000 people are feared missing in Indonesia, 10 days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the country.
ADVERTISEMENT
Indonesia quake and tsunami survivors hopeful aid will arrive soon
Tens of thousands were left homeless as Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help to quake-stricken Sulawesi island
Thousands evactuate before Phillipines typhoon
Thousands of people have been evacuated after a super typhoon hit Phillipine's coastal areas. Typhoon Mangkhut has winds of more than 205 km per hour which bore down on the country's main island, Luzon.
Japan: Typhoon Jebi makes landfall in Tokushima prefecture
Typhoon Jebi has lashed down on Tokushima prefecture, bringing some of the most powerful winds and rainfall seen in 25 years.
Rescue team that saved Thai footballers helps Laos dam survivors
Instead of taking time out, rescuers move on to Laos disaster.
Hundreds reported missing after under-construction dam collapses in Laos | The Cube
An under-construction hydropower dam collapsed on Monday, flooding several villages and leaving hundreds missing
Scores dead in Greece as wildfires engulf Attica region
The popular holiday resort region has become a disaster zone as fast moving fires trapped people in their homes and devoured buildings and cars.
Dozens still missing in Japan after deadliest floods in decades
The number of dead from flooding and landslides has climbed to 175.
More than 80 people killed after massive floods hit Japan
Torrential rains has pounded some parts of western Japan with
three times the amount normally seen in July.
EU committed to Nepal quake rebuilding
In partnership with The European Commission
Three years on from Nepal's devastating twin earthquakes many thousands remain homeless. The EU is helping to accelerate the building of quake-resistant houses.
What's the risk from asteroids, and what's being done about it?
In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency
What's the risk from asteroids, and what's being done about it? As #AsteroidDay approaches we meet some dinosaurs, meteorite specialists and asteroid hunters to find out.
Guatemala volcano blankets nearby villages with ash
A volcano southwest of Guatemala's capital has erupted for the second time this year, setting off loud explosions and spewing ash nearly six kilometres into the sky.
Aid organisation says almost 100 people killed in weeks of flooding in Kenya
Six people have drowned in Kenya in overnight flooding and 11 others are missing, local authorities said Friday, the latest of dozens of deaths caused by heavy seasonal rains in recent weeks.
Deadly dust storm kills dozens in India
At least 70 people have been killed in powerful dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Apocalyptic forecast for world's wildlife by 2100 says WWF
More than half of plant and half of animal species at risk of extinction from global warming in Earth's most fragile ecosystems says new report.
Death toll from Papua New Guinea quake rises
The Red Cross says at least 67 people died and another 160,000 are affected.
Major floods twice as common as 30 years ago, data shows
Floods are the most damaging natural disasters in the world and their frequency has increased sharply.