Meteorological agencies worldwide are issuing uniform alarms about the potential severity of the current El Nino. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicts it could peak at levels among the highest since 1950, while its US counterpart gives a two-thirds chance of it being "very strong."
The Met Office has issued an amber Extreme Heat warning for southern and eastern England and south Wales, valid Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures could reach 35C, with hot nights and risks of health impacts, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and travel delays.
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has been permanently banned from trading markets regulated by the CFTC. This follows his 12-year prison sentence for securities and commodities fraud and a prior FTC ban from the crypto ecosystem.
O estado de São Paulo registrou temperaturas abaixo de 5°C na madrugada desta quinta-feira (18). A capital paulista teve mínima de 6,2°C. A Defesa Civil emitiu alerta e o governo estadual iniciou política de proteção à população vulnerável.
Federal prosecutors proposed a late 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, who was found guilty on one of three charges. A jury deadlocked on the remaining charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions, leading to the potential retrial.
Armas, munições e toneladas de drogas apreendidas no Rio de Janeiro passam por perícias, decisões judiciais e protocolos de segurança. Drogas são incineradas em forno industrial em Volta Redonda. Armas são destruídas pelo Exército ou incorporadas às forças de segurança, com especialistas cobrando mais transparência.
Pesquisa liderada pela USP encontrou uma nova forma de identificar estrelas que engoliram planetas: a análise da abundância de berílio. A estrela HD 129171 apresentou maior quantidade desse elemento, indicando a ingestão de material rochoso.
Europe is set to experience a significant heatwave this week as hot air from the Sahara spreads across the continent, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s Celsius in several countries. Meanwhile, parts of Australia are also seeing above-average temperatures.
O Inmet alerta para pancadas de chuva no Sudeste, Centro-Oeste e Norte do Brasil nesta quinta e sexta-feira. A Região Sul também terá chuvas com trovoadas. Mínimas de 6°C são esperadas em áreas serranas do Rio de Janeiro e Minas Gerais.
Yan secured javelin gold at Bislett Stadium, Norway, with a 67.11m throw despite 9°C temperatures and rain. Her opening attempt was sufficient for victory, with coaches opting to skip remaining rounds due to injury risk.
Delhi experienced extreme heat with a 'feels-like' temperature of 48.2°C due to humidity. IMD issued an orange alert for rain on Thursday, expecting a drop in temperatures by Friday.
Avalanche's desktop-scale fusion prototype has reached 11 million degrees Celsius, a key milestone in fusion energy development. The company claims to have achieved this with less than $50 million in venture funding, potentially paving the way for smaller, more affordable fusion power plants.
Alex Mashinsky, founder of defunct crypto lending platform Celsius, files motion to vacate 12-year prison sentence citing ineffective counsel due to financial conflict of interest with his legal firm, which had ties to FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried.
Hong Kong hits 33.7°C on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to reach 37°C in parts of the city by Friday amid an anticyclone and impending low-pressure system.
A study linking 11,862 koala hospitalisations in NSW to weather records from 2000-2022 found koala hospitalisations/death rates increased 1.5-3.5 times when 7-day average temps exceeded 30°C, with inland populations most vulnerable due to hotter conditions, exacerbated by climate change, habitat fragmentation, and disease.
Großbritannien verzeichnete am vergangenen Montag den heißesten Maitag seit Beginn der Aufzeichnungen mit 34,8 Grad Celsius in London. Die Wetterbehörde bezeichnete die "beispiellose" Hitzewelle als Folge des Klimawandels, auf die das Land unzureichend vorbereitet sei.
In Großbritannien wurden erstmals im Mai Temperaturen von über 33 Grad Celsius gemessen. Am Flughafen Heathrow stieg das Thermometer auf 33,5 Grad und übertraf damit den bisherigen Rekord von 1922 und 1944.
Record May temperatures struck the UK and France on Monday, with a "heat dome" bringing extreme heat across Europe. London saw 33.5C, shattering previous records. Spain expects 38C, and Italy has outdoor work restrictions.
Delhi experienced isolated heatwave conditions on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 44.6°C. Dust intrusion from Pakistan may affect air quality. Light rain and gusty winds are forecast for Monday, but significant relief is not expected until Friday when temperatures could drop to 35-37°C.
Hong Kong is forecast to experience a scorching week with temperatures potentially hitting 33°C on four consecutive days, possibly triggering the year's first very hot weather warning. An anticyclone aloft is bringing hot and fine weather to the region.
Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Bun Festival attracted over 10,000 visitors by Sunday noon. The Piu Sik parade featured children dressed as oil moguls and judges, with themes like rising oil prices and bid-rigging. Visitors also enjoyed local treats to cope with the 30°C heat.
Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Bun Festival attracted over 18,000 visitors on Sunday, featuring a Piu Sik Parade with children dressed as oil moguls and judges, and a midnight bun scrambling competition. The event also saw visitors enjoying local treats amidst 30°C heat.
Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Bun Festival attracted over 18,000 visitors by Sunday 5pm. The event featured a Piu Sik Parade with children dressed as oil moguls and judges, and a bun scrambling competition.
A thunderstorm with wind speeds up to 81 kmph hit Delhi on Saturday, offering temporary relief from the heat. However, temperatures are forecast to rise again, with heatwave conditions expected from Sunday, reaching 43-45 degrees Celsius.
