Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
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Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Melissa
A fast-developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.
Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico
Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.
Snowstorm Traps Hundreds of Everest Hikers
The snowfall buried tents and reduced visibility. The local authorities said that they were in contact with the hikers and that rescue efforts were underway.
Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.
Strong-Armed by Trump, Netanyahu Embraces Gaza Deal as a Personal Win
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took credit for an emerging agreement, but it was clear that President Trump was calling the shots.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong Province.
Gaza City Exodus Is Overwhelming Relief Efforts, Aid Agencies Say
The hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing Israel’s expanded ground offensive are further straining services, aid groups say. Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading.
Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through a Taiwan Town, Killing 14
Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers dispatched to Guangfu have gone door to door to check for trapped residents.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.