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The sun sets behind the Petronas Twin Tower in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has seen average temperatures climb since the 1980s. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia braces for record high temperatures under ‘super’ El Nino

Malaysia’s Meteorological Department says it expects maximum temperatures to exceed the local record set nearly 30 years ago.

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Canada

Trump demands damages from Canada over heavy smoke from Ontario wildfires

Canada

Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US

Climate change

Opinion | To tackle the climate crisis, start small and scale big

Coordinated action on three vulnerable frontline regions can provide a template for how policymakers can serve the people and the planet.

A handout photo made available by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development shows a mountain range in Nepal, on March 21, 2010. Photo: EPA
Germany

German wildfire spreads as unexploded bombs keep firefighters 1km away

Old munitions buried in the soil from an abandoned military training ground in Mueritz National Park have forced firefighters to stay away.

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Mainland China

China issues plan to revitalise – and potentially commercialise – uninhabited islands

Government document lays out plan for thousands of islets, many of which are rich in minerals and fresh water but have been damaged over time.

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Climate change

Editorial | As China invests in climate defence, private sector has role to play

The central government has allocated billions to climate resilience infrastructure, but the damage wrought by Typhoon Bavi shows more needs to be done.

People drag a fallen tree to clear a road after heavy rain and strong winds brought by Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, on July 12. Photo: Reuters
Germany

German deaths rise 32% during record June heatwave, data shows

About 23,900 people died between June 22 and June 28 – an increase of 7,100 compared with the two previous weeks.

The Philippines

‘All talk’: farmers warn Philippines isn’t ready for ‘super’ El Nino

Rice output could be slashed by 700,000 tonnes as dams dry up, evoking memories of the Philippine drought of 1997-98.

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France

Wildfires scorch historic forest near Paris as suspected arsonists arrested

Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris is among several wildfires in western Europe as summer temperatures soar.

A view from Milly-la-Foret shows smoke rising from a wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules

Contractors must comply with noise and environmental standards of both regulations, official says.

The site of the Northern Metropolis’s future San Tin Technopole. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | To reduce waste, Hong Kong must connect lunch to learning

Readers discuss the need to incorporate sustainability goals at the curriculum level and how to set young entrepreneurs in conflict zones up for success.

Extreme weather

UK wildfire threat hits ‘exceptional’ levels with heatwave set to last

The Met Office says scorching heatwave conditions are expected to last into the coming week.

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South Korea

South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase

Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change.

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A woman uses a fan to shelter from the sun on a street in Seoul Sunday. Photo: AFP
Spain

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district.

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Emergency personnel work during a wildfire in Almeria, Spain, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on Friday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
China’s carbon neutral goal

Beijing’s evolving carbon road map balances climate targets and energy security

State Council’s new plan prioritises nuclear and renewable growth to balance surging AI power demand, with climate pledges and aims to overhaul industrial sectors.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project needn’t neglect agriculture

Traditionally a source of food, agricultural land now plays a far broader and more important role.

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Mainland China

Video | Hundreds evacuated as dam collapses in Guangxi region

The city of Nanning raised its emergency response to its highest level.

Heavy rains brought by Typhoon Maysak caused portions of a dam to collapse on Monday, flooding areas of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China. Hundreds fled their homes as floodwater inundated towns and cities. Videos on social media showed rescuers using drones to reach residents trapped by the floods.
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China exports

Video | Europeans snap up Chinese-made air conditioners amid heatwave

Appliance makers Midea, Gree and TLC report surge in sales in major European markets as people around the continent struggle to stay cool.

India

6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as monsoon rains batter India

Heavy rainfall has paralysed parts of the city, with the Meteorological Department recording more than 200mm of rain within 24 hours.

Japan

How a Japanese prefecture is managing rising bear population with microchips

Hyogo prefecture has set a population target of around 800 bears, a level at which it considers they are not at risk of extinction.

A participant checks for signs of life in a stuffed bear representing a real animal while a hunter stands ready during an emergency response drill in Isehara, Kanagawa prefecture, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Extreme weather

‘Help us’: wildfires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as mercury soars

The early fires have already devastated an area twice as big as Manhattan across the three nations. Blazes have also hit Greece.

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People watch as a firefighting plane tries to battle a wildfire by a motorway near Beziers, France, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
India

‘Above ideology’: India eyes more oil exploration after Iran war shortages

The import-heavy nation is looking at huge ‘unexplored’ areas off the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago bordering Thailand and Indonesia.

China trade

Why is a Chinese-made portable AC selling out across heat-stricken Europe?

Popularity of Midea’s PortaSplit fuels resale mark-ups and expedited shipping as renters favour plug-and-play cooling amid installation barriers.

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Science

Energy scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong Kong

Chen relocates to gain research autonomy and start-up grants for young scientists, which she says UK universities struggle to afford.

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Chen Peipei attends the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta in June. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity successes should spark more action

A recent study on the city’s wild cockatoo population is the latest reminder that balancing development and conservation is possible.

Cockatoos perch on the branch of a blooming cotton tree and feed on flowers in Admiralty on March 18. Photo: Karma Lo
European Union

Italian rice crops suffer in drought, worst European heatwave ever

Italian rice farmers are despondent over the lack of spring rain, while rivers from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea are in ‘critical situation’ because of drought.

Australia

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef avoids ‘in danger’ listing by Unesco

The agency’s draft report says Australia is working on addressing concerns over climate change, water quality and sustainable fisheries management.

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