Bolsonaro 2.0: Brazil braces for the return of the far right
With Lula mired in scandal, Flávio Bolsonaro is firing up his base in the bellwether state of Minas Gerais – starting at the scene of his father’s sta...
Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect
It is the latest escalation since trade talks collapsed in late August, with US officials threatening to hit back if Canada’s counter-tariffs are impl...
Grand Canyon braces for more storms after flash flood leaves one person dead
National park officials say body of a man, 46, was recovered and about 15 others remain missing or unaccounted forThe Grand Canyon area braced for mor...
England braces for flooding as thunderstorms forecast in parts of UK
Festivalgoers brave rain and strong winds as ‘unsettled’ conditions expected to last over bank holiday weekendHeavy rain is expected over the weekend,...
Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala
Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floodsTropical Storm Lala is set to hit Haw...
Belt and braces PM: what wearing suit braces says about Burnham
Mod fashion, nod to 80s excess or symbol of tradition? Andy Burnham’s wardrobe choice transcends class divisionsThe sartorial evolution of Andy Burnha...
Spanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse
Somosierra will be prime spot to view celestial alignment on 12 August, an event that poses logistical challengesLittle stirs in the mountains above S...
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surgesEurope live – latest updatesUnbearable, rec...
Kuwait Says It Downed Iranian Drones as Mideast Braces for Possible Escalation
The wave of strikes came as President Trump threatened to intensify the U.S. campaign against Iran, with both sides showing little sign of backing dow...
Apple stockpiles inventory as it braces for ‘significant supply constraints’
Apple is worried enough about supply shortages that it reported about $11.1 billion in inventory, which is almost double the $5.7 billion it reported ...
Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal
Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and pleas to take care in parched parks and rural areasParamedics and firefighters are ...
Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war
Commonwealth and Western Australia to fund study into construction of large-scale petrol refinery as buffer against fuel vulnerabilityGet our breaking...
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens as Gulf coast braces for flooding and surge
Storm warnings stretch from Florida to Louisiana as Bertha brings heavy rain, flooding risk and possible tornadoesTropical Storm Bertha strengthened i...
South Texas braces for more flooding after US storms strand motorists
Up to 16in of rain fell in some areas as forecasters warn another foot could fall, prompting rescues and road closuresSign up for the Breaking News US...
Nato braces for difficult summit as Trump puts pressure on spending
Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and GreenlandNato leaders will gather in Ankara on Tue...
Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return
Spain, Portugal, France and UK face spell of high temperatures, while Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through north-western PacificEurope live – latest upd...
