PV Sindhu and Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty lead India's bid for a medal at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, aiming to extend India's streak of at least one medal since 2011.
The UN's Cop17 desertification talks in Mongolia will allocate over $12bn to vulnerable countries to combat drought and land degradation, as global heatwaves and wildfires intensify, threatening food security for millions.
UK weather is shifting from record-breaking summer heat and drought to cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions with upcoming rain.
After a record-breaking hot and dry summer, the UK is set to experience a change in weather patterns with cooler temperatures and light rain forecast, though drought conditions are likely to persist requiring weeks of above-average rainfall for improvement.
Toxic blue-green algae have spread along Germany's Baltic Sea coast and northern lakes due to an abnormal heatwave, prompting authorities to impose swimming bans in affected areas.
An estimated 16,000 more people than usual died across Europe during a week of extreme heat in late June, with northern European nations like France, Belgium, and Germany recording the sharpest mortality spikes.
A ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, due to overloading and heavy winds, results in 68 deaths, including 18 children, with 77 rescued; investigation highlights vessel was licensed for 90 but carried 114 adults, 5 crew, and unspecified children.
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón has died at age 33, 11 years after suffering severe brain damage during his October 2015 fight against Terrel Williams in Virginia.
The UK's fifth heatwave of 2026 ends with temperatures dropping 10-15°C by the weekend, bringing relief after a record-breaking 39 days of 30°C+ temperatures, amid signs of rapidly changing climate.
Two UK train derailments within 24 hours in Essex and East Sussex amid the fifth summer heatwave have prompted investigations by the RAIB and Network Rail into potential heat-buckled tracks.
Satellite images show the severe impact of western Europe's record summer heatwaves, revealing shrunken glaciers, dried rivers, and widespread vegetation stress.
Nearly 500 people arrested in France for suspected arson as severe wildfires driven by record-breaking heatwaves force evacuations and cause casualties across several European countries, including Croatia, Germany, Spain, and Greece.
Following England and Wales's driest July on record, Britain's grass turns brown from drought, raising long-term questions about climate change and the future of traditional green lawns.
British farmers are adopting novel tactics—including wetland restoration, rainwater harvesting, drought-resilient legumes, and using beavers as natural engineers—to combat extreme weather, heatwaves, and water scarcity.
The UK's fifth heatwave of 2026 peaks with temperatures reaching 38.1°C in London, but cooler conditions are forecast for the weekend, ending the heatwave.
Record droughts and heatwaves in Britain reveal ancient landscapes and pose a recurring question about the survival of its green spaces as climate change alters the weather patterns, forcing a choice between accepting yellow grass or adapting to warmer, less predictable conditions.
UK heatwaves reduce Big Issue magazine sales by 20% on average, impacting vendors' earnings, with some areas seeing up to 34% decline.
UK climate organisations have accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of remaining silent on the climate crisis during the country's fifth heatwave, urging him in an open letter to show leadership and name fossil fuels as the cause.
Badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty return from an injury layoff ahead of the World Championships in India, adjusting their training and tactics for the home event.
Firefighters in France, England, and Greece battled multiple wildfires Friday amid record-breaking heatwaves and dry landscapes, forcing hundreds of evacuations.
As temperatures top 35C in the UK, workers across industries like hospitality, construction, healthcare and transport are demanding a legal maximum working temperature, pointing to European standards in countries like Spain and Belgium.
Record-breaking rains in Japan cause flooding and eight deaths during peak holiday travel. Simultaneously, an intense European heatwave and severe UK droughts trigger wildfires and water restrictions.
Over 135 million people across Europe face temperatures above 35C as a new heatwave builds, triggering drought, wildfires, and severe strain on UK healthcare services.
Hong Kong recorded its longest August streak of very hot days at nine consecutive days above 33C, fueling debate over the adequacy of Labour Department heat stress warning signals for outdoor workers.
