Seven bodies found in northern Italy, France after violent storms
Border regions of France and Italy were hit with heavy flooding that swept away roads and damaged homes
Mose flood barrier finally holds the waters back for fragile Venice
The long-delayed barriers, known as Mose, were deployed to protect the city from storms and unusually high tides
California wildfires threaten towns, wineries ahead of dangerous weekend
Fire crews will face a return of strong winds, combined with above-normal heat and very low humidity, prompting red-flag warnings
Togo names new government with record number of women ministers
Togo's first female prime minister has appointed a new government with a record 30% of the 33 ministerial positions given to women
Two women named as cabinet ministers in a first for Bougainville
Appointment of two women as cabinet ministers is a first for Bougainville, which has made some progress to boost women’s representation
Somali women's basketball team defy prejudice, hostility
Facing down fears of violent attacks over their commitment to sport, players hope to start women's teams all over the country
Paraguay declares state of emergency as forest fires rage
More than 5,000 fires are burning, mostly in the Chaco dry forest, home to cattle ranches, jaguars and indigenous tribes
U.N. chief urges equality fight, U.S. slams China for 'murder' of baby girls
"Now is the time to push back against the pushback," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned
Indian police briefly detain politicians as unrest flares over gang rape
Nationwide protests have erupted after the death of the 19-year-old victim after a gang rape by four men
Fires in Brazil's Amazon the worst in a decade, data shows
Satellites identified more than 32,000 hotspots last month, 61% higher than the same month in 2019