Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets
Iraq's sandstorm disrupted travel and health, while New Zealand faced severe damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam, highlighting climate-related weather challenges.
Lithuanian rower attempting to cross Pacific activates emergency beacon off Queensland near Cyclone Alfred
Aurimas Mockus initiated a distress call while attempting to row from San Diego to Brisbane as fierce winds and heavy seas posed significant threats to his safety.