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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.

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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

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

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

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

Manchester Evening 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.

ABC News

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

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

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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

Los Angeles Times

LA water use plunges a record 9% as unprecedented water restrictions bring savings

LOS ANGELES — Damon Ayala peered at a wet patch of sidewalk on South Tremaine Avenue on a recent Wednesday and clicked his pen.

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The Independent UK

Drought: Italy warns a third of farm production at risk

Italy’s agriculture minister is warning that a third of Italy’s agricultural production is at risk because of drought and poor water infrastructure

Evening Standard

The Open: Xander Schauffele eyes elusive first Major while Rory McIlroy again seeks end to drought

In temrs of Major champions in-waiting, Xander Schauffele has been the next cab off the rank for so long that by now he really ought to have been bankrupted by fines for leaving the engine running.

The Guardian - US

As drought shrivels Lake Powell, millions face power crisis

With water levels falling ‘lower than thought possible’ at Glen Canyon dam, energy production could halt as soon as July 2023

Irish Mirror

Spain Holidays: Irish arrivals warned heatwave 'will worsen' as areas at risk of wildfire amid 45C heat

“We do expect it to worsen. Accompanying this heat is drought. We’ve got very, very dry soils at the moment"

The Guardian - UK

Northern Italy drought threatens olive oil, risotto rice and passata supplies

The region’s worst drought in 70 years is expected to hit crop yields significantly, driving up prices by as much as 50%

The Guardian - AU

NSW city goes a week without drinkable water after floods cause contamination

Dubbo looks to climate-proof water supply as council says backup groundwater couldn’t be accessed

Daily Mirror

Rory McIlroy predicts 'game of chess' as he bids to end eight-year major drought at Open

Rory McIlroy has not lifted one of golf's big four tournaments since his success at Royal Liverpool in 2014 - but is feeling as confident in his game as he has for a long time

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