Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
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Indonesia battles worst forest fires and toxic haze in 11 years
The deaths come as Jakarta says it will accept foreign help to tackle its worst forest fires in more than a decade.
Singapore continues to grapple with severe haze that is disrupting daily life and businesses, as authorities roll out protective measures — and issue warnings.
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock farmers’ livelihoods and disrupts meat supplies as authorities impose curbs.
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
Colombia’s disaster risk agency says a forest fire in the centre of the country is now partially under control. Around 250 firefighters, supported by volunteers, have been battling the blaze since Saturday, with some 200 hectares affected. Camille Corcoran takes a closer look.
Bodies of nine women have been found in a Johannesburg neighbourhood in two months, as worries grow over women's safety.