News roundup
Stay informed with our curated geographical news roundup, bringing together stories from across the world. Designed to save you time, our news roundup highlights the headlines linked directly to the curriculum.
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Wildfires in the UK
Discover how wildfires are increasing in the UK, explore the 2026 Dunwich Heath fire, and learn about their impacts on people, wildlife and climate.
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Cambridge Science Park redevelopment
Cambridge Science Park is home to a range of organisations and businesses, including companies involved in technology, IT, finance, research and science.
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Dredging: an impact of development in Lagos
As Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, continues to expand, huge amounts of sand are being dredged from rivers to support the contruction industry.
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AI data centres in the UK
As the use of AI increases, more data centres are needed to support it.
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Storm Goretti
Focussing on Storm Goretti, and featuring two other storms which hit the same region in close succession: Storms Ingrid and Chandra.
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Building new communities in England
With a growing population, England faces many challenges including the need for affordable housing.
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Resurgence of the green turtle
Due to extensive conservation efforts, green turtle numbers are finally growing.
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Why would Iran move its capital?
Iran is among several countries that are thinking of moving their capital city.
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Rise of Chinese cars in the UK
In July 2025, it was reported that 1 in 10 new cars bought in the UK were made in China.
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Typhoon Ragasa
Super Typhoon Ragasa formed on September 18 2025 in the Western Pacific Ocean.
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Kamchatka earthquake
On 30 July 2025, an earthquake hit the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. Learn more about the earthquake, its causes and effects.
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Pakistan floods
Exploring the 2025 flood events in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northern Pakistan.
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Sustainable food supply
Increased demand for out-of-season produce in the UK has meant that it is now the third largest importer of fresh fruit and vegetables in Europe
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UN Ocean Conference
The United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference took place in Nice, France between 9 and 13 June 2025
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Building on London’s Green Belt
There are plans to build more homes by expanding into green belt land. But is this solution a viable and sustainable one?
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Myanmar earthquakes
On 28 March 2025 at 12:50pm local time, Myanmar was hit by two powerful earthquakes
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Greek earthquake swarm
Greece is one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone countries, experiencing an average of 25,000 earthquakes per year
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California wildfires
Tuesday 7 January 2025 saw the first large wildfire of the season, known as the Palisades Fire, break out in Malibu, California
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Are the COP summits working?
Every year, leaders from around the world gather to discuss issues surrounding one of the biggest issues facing humanity today: climate change. But what impact is this having?
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Sewage
Reports of increased pollution incidents, E. coli contamination, beach closures and the postponement of sporting events are putting sewage in the spotlight
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Flood alert!
While many areas have systems and infrastructure in place to help mitigate the effects of flooding, managing the risk is becoming increasingly challenging.
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Hurricane Season
Hurricanes are large tropical storm systems characterised by high wind speeds and heavy rainfall.
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Festivals
Festivals, by their nature, foster a sense of inclusivity and community by bringing together individuals who share common interests.
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Sport and its impacts
Exploring the impact of sport on various aspects of modern society
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Sustainable Tourism
There has been growing concern from locals and internationals alike over the sustainability of tourism in many places
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2024 - Hottest February on Record
February 2024 saw average global temperatures rise, marking the ninth consecutive month in both sea and surface air temperatures.
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Northern Lights
In May 2024 we were treated to a spectacular display when the Northern Lights reached the UK
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New Zealand floods
One of the worst flood events to strike New Zealand occurred on 27 January 2023, with prolonged rainfall causing unprecedented flooding
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Is Tokyo too big?
In April 2023 families will receive 1m yen per child if they choose to move out of Tokyo
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The 2022 Pakistan floods
More than one-third of Pakistan was under water due to unprecedented levels of flooding
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The Galápagos Islands and Leonardo DiCaprio
What is the link between the Galápagos Islands and Leonardo DiCaprio?
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Bitcoin and El Salvador
In June 2021, the Congress of El Salvador formally recognised Bitcoin as legal tender
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The Canadian heatwave
June 2021 has seen record temperatures in Canada, particularly in the western state of British Columbia
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Shanghai urban geography
Journalists reported on an 85-year old building being moved by structural engineers
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Fukushima 10-years on
In 2011 tragedy struck the eastern coast of Japan as a giant tsunami swept inland destroying a nuclear power plant
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Cyclone Nivar
In late November 2020 a cyclone called Nivar hit India, only the third cyclone to make landfall since May 2020
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The Sulawesi island earthquake 2021, Indonesia
In January 2021, an earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale
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US President Joe Biden and the Paris Climate Agreement
President Biden has signed an executive order for the US to re-join the Paris climate agreement
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A conversation with Francisca Rockey and Louis Smith Lassey from Black Geographers
A community interest company working to tackle the erasure of black people in geography
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Australian wildfires
In Australia, the 2019/2020 fire season has seen abnormally high temperatures and vast wildfires
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White Island Eruption
The White Island volcano erupted on Monday 9 December 30 miles off the coast of New Zealand when 47 tourists were visiting for ‘volcano tourism’
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The Coronavirus
The coronavirus is an extreme form of the flu which attacks the respiratory system, making the young and the old particularly vulnerable
