Goldman, Bank of England and Treasury targeted by climate activists in London
"Its bizarre we have to do this in order for governments to listen to the scientists," said Diana Warner, 60, one of the protesters
Cyclone Kenneth batters Comoros and heads to Mozambique
The region was pounded by Cyclone Idai last month; the storm and subsequent flooding killed more than 1,000 people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi
Violence flares in northern Kenya as pressure mounts on villagers
A growing population, changing weather patterns, and displacement caused by conflict are all crowding more people and livestock into arid scrublands
Death toll in South Africa rains approaching 70, official says
Eye witnesses recounted on Wednesday how flood waters and mudslides crashed through houses, many with people inside, and destroyed roads and other infrastructure
More than 60 dead in South Africa after heavy rains
Flooding and mudslides claim homes after "it just couldn't stop raining," one resident says
Another cyclone expected to hit Mozambique on Thursday
Weather forecasters say Cyclone Kenneth will bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and waves of several metres to the country still reeling from the effects of Cyclone Idai
'Water is life': unexpected rainfall revives Iraq's historic marshlands
Thought to be the biblical Garden of Eden and named a UNESCO world heritage site, the marshes are experiencing their highest water levels since they were restored in 2003
China coal investments unpopular in 'new Silk Road' nations - poll
Countries prefer renewable energy investment, despite China's role as a major funder of new coal plants in other nations
U.N. to help raise $50 bln for Lake Chad revival project
The lake has lost 90 per cent of its surface area, and the United Nations has warned that millions of people need help to avert famine
Swedish teen accuses UK of "irresponsible behaviour" over climate
Thunberg, who rose to global prominence by staging a school strike to protest about the climate, has praised the Extinction Rebellion sits-ins in London