Scientists warn that many of the world’s reefs may not recover from the intense, prolonged heat stress.
Several allies warn against an escalation after Iran’s weekend attack on Israel increases fears of wider regional war.
Probe will examine circumstances leading up to cargo ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sources say.
Hezbollah says it detonated ‘explosive devices’ targeting Israeli soldiers who crossed the border into Lebanon.
A roundup of some of the week’s key events.
Most casualties have been from roof collapses, while some 600 houses have been damaged or destroyed, authorities say.
Iran has launched a massive aerial attack on Israel, two weeks after a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria.
More than 1,000 people have arrived in Cyprus on boats from Lebanon this month amid deepening tensions in Middle East.
US and Israel confirm that an aerial attack on Israeli territory is under way as Jordan and Iraq close their airspace.
Germany says it will hand over Patriot air defence system and missiles, while Russia claims capture of another village.