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More than 200 people die as drought ravages northeast Uganda

More than 200 people have died from hunger this month in northeastern Uganda, where a prolonged drought and rampant insecurity have left more than half a million facing starvation, a local official and a charity worker said.

Reuters

As Volatile Season Wears on, Farmers’ Risk Management Needs Increasing

American farmers must navigate more challenges in 2022. Read how some are managing risks posed by weather, surprising crop reports and an overseas war.

The Street

Analysis-Wasted water saps battle against Italy's worst drought in decades

Vast swathes of land south of Rome were boggy swamps for thousands of years until a monumental drainage programme in the 1930s turned malaria-infested marshes into prime agricultural fields.

Reuters

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Cameron Smith rallies past Mcllroy to win British Open at St. Andrews

The stage was set for McIlroy to end his eight-year drought in the majors instead, Smith stole the show by running off five straight birdies

The Hindu

Italy’s farmers in race against time as drought threatens crops

Agricultural waters could run out by the end of the month in the northern region of Lombardy

The Independent UK

Irish Water reveals the 12 areas of Ireland at risk of drought in heatwave as temps peak at 32C today

Since the middle of last week, we've seen temperatures slowly creep up day-by-day, with a high of 32C expected to be hit on Monday afternoon

Irish Mirror

Climate change extreme weather costs Germany billions of euros a year - study

Extreme heat, drought and floods caused by climate change cost Germany at least 6.6 billion euros ($6.69 billion) in damages annually on average in the past two decades, a study showed on Monday, with some severe episodes pushing losses into the tens of billions.

Reuters

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Mistletoe decline could threaten nectar-feeding bird populations

Mistletoe can be native birds' only source of food in times of moderate drought. There are fears extreme dry weather could be too much for even the hardy plant to survive.

ABC News

McIlroy forced to be patient as major drought goes on after Open agony

St Andrews (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Rory McIlroy was left to wonder when he will end his wait to claim an elusive fifth major title after seeing the British Open slip from his grasp in a dramatic final round at St Andrews on Sunday.

AFP

'Water police' patrol drought-hit Los Angeles streets

Los Angeles (AFP) - Damon Ayala patrols the streets of drought-stricken Los Angeles every day, inspecting the sidewalks.Each time he sees a puddle, he stops.

AFP

The Open: Rory McIlroy confident of ending Majors drought after letting Claret Jug ‘slip away’ at St Andrews

Rory McIlroy stated his belief that he will soon end his almost decade-long run without a Major title after coming third in the 150th Open.

Evening Standard

Brilliant Cameron Smith wins Open as Rory McIlroy’s major drought goes on

Smith fired a final-round 64 to win at St Andrews as McIlroy missed the chance to win his fifth major.

The National (Scotland)

Drought in northern Mexico threatening livelihoods

Restaurant owner Leticia Rodríguez celebrated the construction late last year of a new lakeside boulevard in this northern Mexico town that she hoped would draw more people to her business

The Independent UK

Fires scorch France and Spain as Europe wilts under extreme heat wave

Authorities in France and across southwest Europe are battling to control huge wildfires and thousands of people have been evacuated in soaring temperatures.

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Emotional Ginting ends slump to win Singapore Badminton Open

Singapore (AFP) - Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting ended his two-year title drought by beating Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 23-21, 21-17 in the men’s singles final to win the Singapore Badminton Open on Sunday.

The National (Scotland)

Charities given £250,000 by Scottish Government to tackle hunger crisis in Africa

TWO charities have been given grants of £250,000 from the Scottish Government to tackle a food shortage in the Horn of Africa.

Manchester Evening News

Fears over heatwave 'beer drought' as brewery workers stage walkout over pay

Budweiser workers are going on strike in a dispute over their pay

ABC News

Great Salt Lake in Utah hits record low levels amid two-decade drought, sparking warning of 'devastating' impact

The largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere hits its lowest point in almost 200 years.

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McIlroy in 'great position' to break major drought at St Andrews

St Andrews (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Rory McIlroy believes he is in a "great position" to end his eight-year wait to win another major championship after two rounds of the British Open.

The Independent UK

Kourtney Kardashian criticised for reportedly overusing water amid California’s drought

‘Your water consumption is outrageous,’ one critic wrote on Twitter

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy not thinking of ending eight-year Major drought after strong first Open round

Rory McIlroy has not lifted one of golf's big four trophies since hoisting the Claret Jug back in 2014 - but shot a first-round 66 to put himself in early contention at St Andrew's

Evening Standard

The Open: Rory McIlroy shoots opening round 66 at St Andrews as Cameron Young sets the pace

Rory McIlroy is firmly in contention to end his long Major drought after a superb six-under opening round, as America’s Cameron Young finished the first round top of the leaderboard at the 150th Open.

Al Jazeera

Farmers watch crops wither amid Italy’s worst drought in 70 years

Italy’s farmers cope with the worst drought in 70 years that prompted the government to declare a state of emergency.

Los Angeles Times

For some businesses, California's drought has money flowing

This time of year, the calls and emails pour in daily: "I just built a pool — can you come fill it?"

The Independent UK

Olive oil, tomatoes and risotto rice supplies at risk due to Italy drought

‘Unless it rains very soon, the olive crop will be dramatically reduced,’ said Walter Zanre, UK managing director of olive oil specialist Filippo Berio

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