Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang, 38, won the Commonwealth Games keirin gold medal, shedding tears of joy at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. This marks Malaysia's second cycling gold in Games history. Despite indicating retirement, his recent World Cup wins have officials urging him to race until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that a rapidly intensifying El Nino will drive extreme weather globally, increasing risks of heatwaves, drought, and flooding. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged nations to accelerate climate action and halt new fossil fuel projects.
X's Creative Revenue Sharing program, designed to reward engagement, is being exploited by creators using AI to generate "melodramas of redemption." These fabricated first-person stories, often presented as true, garner millions of views, raising concerns about content authenticity and the platform's incentives.
New EU rules, part of the landmark AI Act, come into effect on Sunday, requiring artificially generated images, audio, and text to be visibly labeled and watermarked to combat deceptive content and protect democracy. Non-compliance can lead to significant fines.
Farmers in the UK and France are grappling with record heatwaves and droughts, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic struggles. Many are finding it difficult to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, with some exploring water storage solutions amidst warnings of reservoir depletion.
BBC documentary alleges Jared Leto's decades-long systematic misconduct against teenage girls, including sexual assault and grooming, backed by testimonies and evidence.
India faces multiple challenges: Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi social media posts, Assam floods claim 75 lives, India condemns vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz at the UNSC, and Parliament passes a stricter anti-paper leak bill.
Assam floods claim 3 more lives, raising total deaths to 78; over 3 lakh people affected across 7 districts. Heavy rainfall predicted for next 3 days, potentially impacting border districts with Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
A Stage 0 river restoration project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset has shown significant benefits, including reduced flood peaks by 38%, improved water quality with 41% less turbidity, and the creation of 7 hectares of wetlands supporting diverse wildlife.
A predicted 'super' El Nino could inflict $10-20 billion in damage across Africa, threatening food security, government finances, and banking sectors, potentially reducing GDP by 1-2% in heavily affected countries.
The mayors of Charleston and Boise describe how data-driven city governance is helping them address flooding, housing costs, and public services. They argue that collaboration across departments and residents is producing faster, cheaper solutions.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirms third fatality from catastrophic floods, with over 500 rescues, widespread damage, and areas inaccessible due to high waters.
South Korea's defense ministry disciplined former senior officers, including dismissing two commanders, for the 2023 death of Marine Cpl. Chae Su-geun during a flood rescue without safety gear. Separately, a special counsel requested a five-year prison sentence for former 1st Marine Division commander Lim Seong-geun in an appeals trial.
3M India has temporarily suspended manufacturing operations at its Ahmedabad plant due to severe rainfall and flooding. The company informed stock exchanges, stating that restoration will take days, but assets are insured, and no material business impact is anticipated. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited affected areas to review relief efforts.
Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine's rejection of US peace proposals at the Alaska summit is due to continued Western, particularly US, military aid, including weapons, intelligence, and advanced technologies.
Scientists warn that the current El Nino event, though a "prelude," already exhibits extreme destructive power, potentially rivalling the 1997-98 super El Nino. The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre's chief forecaster, Jiang Hua, highlights unusually warm water anomalies in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, signaling a perilous future.
Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week, as confirmed by the governor's office. Up to 7 inches of rain fell, leading to extensive devastation, submerged vehicles, and rescues in affected areas like Weston.
Torrential rain caused widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving two people missing in Upshur County and prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a statewide emergency. Rescue teams are working to reach stranded residents, with homes and businesses inundated and roads damaged.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
China's top flood control body held an emergency inter-agency meeting to coordinate disaster prevention for an expected 12th named storm, as widespread intense rainfall and saturated soil increase the risk of flash floods and landslides nationwide.
A row of shops in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, India, was swept away by heavy flash flooding on Tuesday. The structure collapsed after being evacuated, with no injuries reported, amidst extreme weather that has claimed at least 25 lives in the region.
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding have killed at least 82 people across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, affecting over 650,000 in India's Assam state. Infrastructure damage and high river flows have been reported, with military and UN aid efforts underway.
India's urban rivers, including the Yamuna, Mithi, Musi, Cooum, and Vrishabhavathi, are severely degraded, shrinking due to unchecked urban expansion, encroachment, and pollution from untreated sewage and industrial waste, despite significant government investments.
