3 dead as storms lash France; Indonesia suspends landslide rescue with 9 dead
Le Lavandou, France (AFP) May 20, 2025
At least three people died, including a couple in their eighties, when thunderstorms hit southeast France on Tuesday, leaving behind what one official described as "scenes of war". ... more
Heatwave forces early school closures in Pakistan's largest province
Lahore, Pakistan (AFP) May 20, 2025
Rising temperatures in Pakistan's most populous province have forced the provincial government to close all private and public schools for summer vacations early, officials said on Tuesday. ... more
Record May heat scorches north, central China
Beijing (AFP) May 20, 2025
Swathes of northern and central China sweltered this week under record May heat, state media said Tuesday, with temperatures rising well above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in several major cities. ... more