The idea of a rules-based international order has long shaped global politics. But today, power politics may be making a comeback. As global tensions grow, governments are being forced to adapt to a changing geopolitical reality.
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
As water supply dwindles in parts of Central America, the brewing El Nino is likely to trigger flooding and extreme heat elsewhere. Experts say it could push the global climate system to its limits.