Havana, Cuba | AFP – Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, the US-based National Hurricane Center said.

The major Category 3 hurricane “is now inland over western Cuba,” the NHC tweeted about the storm, which has knocked out power to the communist-ruled island of 10 million people.

lp/cb/sst

© Agence France-Presse

Featured image credit:

Satellite Image: Monaco (16 March 2026)
Image of the day: Monaco’s Mediterranean coastlineNews

Image of the day: Monaco’s Mediterranean coastline

Coastal zones are among the most heavily transformed environments, with urban development increasingly replacing habitats that support marine biodiversity. In the Mediterranean, this pressure is…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskApril 27, 2026 Full article
Image: Pine trees
Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die offNews

Experts puzzled as Finland pine trees die off

Helsinki, Finland | AFP Staggering numbers of dead pine trees have been reported in southern Finland this summer, with researchers linking the phenomenon to climate…
SourceSourceAugust 23, 2024 Full article
Image: woman, fashion, merchandise (AI Gen.)
Is your favorite fashion brand truly sustainable or just greenwashing?News

Is your favorite fashion brand truly sustainable or just greenwashing?

As consumers grow increasingly aware of climate change and its impacts, they’re rethinking the environmental footprint of their choices, particularly in the fashion industry. While…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024 Full article