Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting a United Nations desertification summit as drought conditions deepen across the country. The meeting comes at a time when land and water stress are drawing renewed international attention to the risks of degradation in dry regions. The summit places Mongolia at the centre of a global discussion on how to slow desertification and respond to worsening drought.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the summit is taking place in Mongolia and that it is linked to a deepening drought crisis. The event was reported on 21 August 2026, with publication at 11:40 UTC. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger flash-flooding fears across the UK
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with forecasters warning of flash flooding and travel disruption in several regions. A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across northern England and north Wales until 10am, with the wet weather then expected to spread into Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England. The forecast also includes hail, lightning and a sharp drop in temperatures after several weeks of hot, dry weather.The heaviest rain is expected in northern England and north Wales during the morning, where 15mm to 20mm could fall in an hour. Some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
Belgium wildfire in High Fens spreads toward Germany as evacuations continue
Firefighters in Belgium are still working to contain a major wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, where thick smoke has covered the area near the German border. The blaze has scorched around 30 square kilometres, or more than 3,000 hectares, and officials say shifting winds have pushed it eastwards. Around 600 residents have been evacuated from nearby communities as crews try to stop the fire spreading further.The response includes tankers, fire engines, water-bombing aircraft and helicopters, with international support helping Belgian crews in difficult terrain. Footage from the area shows firefighters spraying water on burning and smouldering ground and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Croatia wildfire near Omiš leaves one dead as evacuations continue
Croatian officials say at least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the coastal area near Lokva Rogoznica, Omiš and the Split coastline. The fire broke out on Thursday evening and spread rapidly overnight into Friday, forcing large-scale evacuations from the Adriatic shore. Emergency shelters were opened in several towns as crews worked to protect homes, vehicles and tourist accommodation.Authorities said about 1,200 residents and visitors were moved from the affected area, while 10 people were reported to be in intensive care. The blaze was driven by strong winds and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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