Extreme floods hit western Germany, especially in Saarland, due to heavy rainfall and storms, causing catastrophic damage and significant difficulties for residents. Authorities and rescue services are working around the clock to contain the situation and assist those affected.

Mexico, which boasts one of the most extensive metro systems in the world, faces a serious challenge: the continuous sinking of the city. This phenomenon, known as subsidence, is particularly intense in the capital of the country.

Thames Water, the main provider of water and sewage services over the Thames, is facing difficult times after its parent company, Kemble Water, announced insolvency. Defaults on interest payments on a debt of £400 million have caused a financial collapse. Despite assurances that services for 16 million customers will not be disrupted, this situation has cast a shadow over the future of the company, which is a key element of the UK's infrastructure.

If you’re someone who wants to travel, a large part of the process might involve trying to understand what you can do to actually make that plan feasible. Traveling means different things to different people, of course. Some people are going to be content to simply explore their more local area, but others will be focused on what new countries and prospects have to offer.