Global Briefs, May 12, 2024

Key news from around the world

Global Disaster Briefs - May 12, 2024

Global Disaster Briefs are your weekly (or more often, if needed) summaries and headlines from around the world about natural and man-made disasters, climate change, disease and health, and international conflict. See endnotes for resources used in putting this report together. Data is retrieved and summarized on the day of publication unless otherwise noted.

NEW SECTIONS! I’ve added a disease monitor section to include global news about sustained and emerging infectious diseases. Additionally, I’ve added a tropical cyclone summary that I’ll continue to report on throughout hurricane season (through Nov. 30).

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