Typhoons/Hurricanes

July's Typhoon Maysak killed at least 159 in China's southwest region

Ocean heatwaves threaten to supercharge storm season in Europe

The heatwaves gripping large swathes of Europe have been raising sea temperatures that will, in turn, feed storms.

Hawaii’s recovery efforts begin as Hurricane Lala downgraded, moves west

Hurricane Lala was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm early on Aug 16.

More than 100,000 without power in Hawaii as Lala downgraded to tropical storm

Workers assessing a fallen tree on busy Kanoelehua Ave, in Hilo, Hawaii, on Aug 15.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 16, 2026

Iranian authorities called for the release of three pilots they say were captured in Qatar during the Middle East war.

Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii’s Big Island

A state of emergency has been declared for Hawaii ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Lala.

Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Nino stirs Pacific

Residents filling their cars with gas on Aug 14 in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Lala to the big island of Hawaii.

Mudslide in eastern China kills one, more heavy rain expected

Rescue workers evacuate stranded villagers by lifeboat at a flooded village, following heavy rainfall brought by the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin, in Deqing county, Huzhou, on Aug 14.

Hawaii declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Lala

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Tropical Storm Lala poses a serious threat to the state.

Japan’s record rainfall leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport, kills eight

Travellers stranded due to heavy rain crowd Narita International Airport in Narita, Japan’s Chiba prefecture, on Aug 14.

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