Countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean were hit by earthquakes, cyclones, floods, wildfires, heatwaves and snowstorms, stretching emergency response systems and humanitarian agencies to the limit.
By Samuel OtienoThe alarm was raised at 1:48 a.m., and firefighters from the Monte Bay station raced to the scene to find flames pouring from the roof.
By Wainaina MarkSean Paul has committed $50,000 to Food For The Poor Jamaica and said the pressure of trying to help those in need has taken a toll.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe King used the message to renew his global call for urgent environmental action, warning that the record-breaking storm should serve as a stark reminder of the world’s growing imbalance with nature.
By Chrispho OwuorIn its latest advisory, the NHC described the storm as “catastrophic and life-threatening,” warning that conditions would intensify overnight. At 18:00 GMT Monday, Melissa was positioned around 145 miles (233 km) southwest of Kingston, moving west-northwest at only 3 mph (6 km/h). Experts said this sluggish movement increases the risk of excessive rainfall and flooding.
By Maureen Kinyanjui