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The small Himalayan nation of Bhutan was the world’s first carbon-negative country. With 70 % of its land covered by forests, it absorbs three times more carbon dioxide than it emits. The environment is protected by the country’s constitution, and it is illegal to cut down trees without a permit. Bhutan’s fast-flowing rivers provide the country with clean energy, making it almost entirely powered by hydroelectricity. However, climate change and global warming are drying up rivers and threatening the country’s power supply. In the high mountains, rising temperatures are causing glacial lakes to melt, increasing the risk of floods and other natural disasters. 101 visits Bhutan, a country at the frontier of climate change.

Weather conditions are worsening in Gaza, bringing more misery to hundreds of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians whose homes have been reduced to rubble. Under the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, 200,000 temporary shelters were meant to enter Gaza. Only two percent of the tents promised have arrived so far. Authorities in Gaza have accused the Israeli military of deliberately obstructing and delaying the entry of aid. Tess Ingram, UNICEF’s communications manager, has told Al Jazeera from Gaza City about how the weather conditions are worsening the humanitarian crisis.

For more than two weeks, thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been under Israeli siege. Israel's military assault has been relentless and is intensifying. The raids have largely focused on Jenin refugee camp, in the north of the occupied territory. More than 17,000 Palestinians there have been forced to flee their homes. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says major sections of the camp have been levelled. And its chief has warned the situation is becoming “catastrophic”. Israeli troops are also targeting Tulkarem, which is near Jenin, in the northwest of the occupied West Bank. More than 70 percent of its residents have been forcibly displaced. Israeli forces brought in bulldozers to demolish homes and critical infrastructure such as water and sanitation networks. Palestinians say the Israeli military is trying to make the area uninhabitable, in an attempt to clear it.

Some aid trucks prevented from entering Gaza for months have now reached the territory, yet much more needs to be done, Save the Children’s CEO Inger Ashing has told Al Jazeera. “The needs are not met, not even close,” Ashing said from Deir el-Balah, central Gaza. “We need to do much, much more to ensure that children here have access to their basic needs, including water, food, shelter and medicines.” At one of the British charity’s mobile health clinics in Gaza, a mother of four was struggling to feed her one-year-old baby “because there simply was no food to find,” Ashing said. “Thanks to our help, she was now able to get the baby back to a less fragile situation, but that means that we need to get these medications, the nutritious food to ensure that we are responding as the needs are enormous,” she said.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt faced questions from reporters a day after Trump unveiled a plan for the US to take over Gaza and indicated he is willing to send US forces there. Asked repeatedly whether that meant US troops might be deployed in a war against Hamas, Leavitt said, “The president has not committed to that yet.” “The president is prepared to rebuild Gaza for Palestinians and all people in the region, peace-loving people, who want real economic development and opportunity in the region,” she said. “President Trump wants to ensure that this can be a place where all people can live in peace. He is a peace-maker in chief.”

senior political analyst, Marwan Bishara, examines the implications of US President Donald Trump’s proposal concerning Gaza and its reception by Israeli officials. Bishara critiques the proposal, emphasising its controversial nature, as it aligns with what international human rights groups and UN figures have termed forced displacement and ethnic cleansing. He draws parallels between Trump and Israeli far-right figures such as Ben Gvir, suggesting a shared vision that could worsen tensions and exacerbate humanitarian issues in Gaza. Bishara also reflects on the political dynamics at play, noting how Trump’s intervention could strengthen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently facing multiple legal and political challenges. He questions the sincerity of Trump’s proposal, given the US president’s history of making bold, often unrealistic statements. Bishara suggests that the proposal may be a tactical manoeuvre to deflect attention from other issues or to lay the groundwork for future negotiations. Ultimately, Bishara expresses concern that Trump’s approach could undermine efforts to rebuild Gaza and address the humanitarian crisis, potentially leading to further obstruction of reconstruction efforts by both the US and Israel.

Mustafa Barghouti, head of the Palestinian National Initiative, called Trump's Gaza remarks a "serious threat" and vowed Palestinians would resist displacement. He urged unity among Palestinians and international opposition to prevent ethnic cleansing. Barghouti warned against repeating 1948’s mass displacement. He accused Netanyahu of manoeuvring in ceasefire talks, doubting his commitment. He said pressure forced Netanyahu to negotiate but warned he might restart the war. Barghouti noted Israel faces human, economic, and political costs if fighting resumes. He stressed that Palestinian resistance and global opposition are crucial in countering these threats.

US President Donald Trump says America should take over, raze to the ground and redevelop Gaza. He's also reiterated a proposal to forcibly displace 2.3 million Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. The president made these and other controversial comments during a news conference at the White House, where he was hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His remarks have been described as dangerous, irresponsible, absurd and tantamount to ethnic cleansing. So, is this off-the-cuff bluster – designed to grab headlines and attention -- or does Trump believe his plans are realistic?

USAID, America’s lead aid agency, could also be nearing its end, after US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to foreign aid. Trump said the agency was run by "lunatics", while billionaire Elon Musk called it "criminal".The US provides $72bn to 180 countries – but that aid has come under criticism in the past. So, what would it mean to pull the plug on USAID?

The wildfires that devastated parts of Los Angeles, resulted in millions of dollars of damage. But the cost for insurers paying out the claims reveals a system on the brink.