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‘Alarming’ rise in climate disasters in Brazil: study

‘Alarming’ rise in climate disasters in Brazil: study

A drone view shows houses in the flooded area next to the Taquari River during heavy rains in the city of Encantado in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, May 1, 2024. — Reuters  Brazil has seen a dramatic rise of climate disasters in recent years, compared to two previous decades, a new study says. “Climate disasters have become more frequent …

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Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147

Abbas, Shahzad give Pakistan hope of defending 147

South Africa 301 and 27 for 3 (Markram 22*, Abbas 2-3) need another 121 runs to beat Pakistan 211 and 237 (Shakeel 84, Babar 50, Jansen 6-52, Rabada 2-68) The first Test match at Centurion is tantalisingly poised after Pakistan took three wickets in nine overs to leave South Africa wobbling at 27 for 3, still 121 runs away from …

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