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Adam Idah ends club goal drought as he scores for first time since Celtic exit

The National (Scotland)

The "MCU movie drought" isn't going away after Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as Marvel fans notice another year-long gap after Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel movies are continuing to release at a slower pace into 2026 and 2027

Total Film

The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns

The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.

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England's 'Outsiders' Aim To Break Trophy Drought At Women's Cricket World Cup

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her team of "outsiders" can thrive at the Women's Cricket World Cup as they seek to end a painful eight-year trophy drought.

International Business Times

As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts

Scientists warn that “flying rivers” — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon — are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance

The Independent UK

Rest of year ‘unlikely’ to see rainfall needed to recover from serious drought

Experts warn that the drought is not over despite rainfall in September, and the outlook does not suggest a wet autumn and winter is likely.

The Independent UK

‘I couldn’t look’: European farmers on losing crops as the industry collides with worsening drought

Global heating means annual drought losses across Europe could reach €17.5bn. Shipping and power generation are also being affected by low water levels

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What are droughts and how worried should we be about them?

Rising global temperatures are making dry spells longer and more intense, with profound effects on health, food and the economy

The Guardian - UK

£500m Thames Water desalination plant has provided just seven days’ water over 15 years

Plant in Beckton has run only five times and has been beset by multiple problems since it was built

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies true believers they can end Bledisloe drought

The Wallabies are saying 'why not' as they look to snap a 39-year drought in Auckland and give themselves a shot at lifting the Bledisloe Cup trophy again.

AAP

The Crunch: Australia’s horrifying climate future; finding clothes that fit; and charting the perfect coffee

Maps using data from Australia’s climate risk report show just how bad things could get for heatwaves, drought and coastal flooding

The Guardian - AU

Nature battered by ‘chaotic’ weather extremes driven by climate change – report

The Wildlife Trusts warned the UK is ‘shockingly underprepared’ for the swings in weather from droughts to floods caused by rising temperatures.

The Independent UK

Ollie Watkins fluffs dismal penalty in Europa League as Aston Villa goal drought continues

Watkins has not scored for Aston Villa this season

The Independent UK

Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy

When we think about the impact of climate change on the economy, images of droughts in Africa or hurricanes in the Caribbean might come to mind. But even in advanced economies such as the UK, hotter summers are being shown to carry a heavy price.

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The Guardian - UK

Weatherwatch: Flash droughts come on quickly but effects can wreak havoc

Better water management and efficient irrigation required to tackle issue, which can increase risk of wildfires

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s horrifying climate future in four charts – and how we can avoid the worst

Maps released by the Australian Climate Service show just how bad things will get for heatwaves, drought and coastal flooding

Evening Standard

Reservoirs saw biggest weekly rise in more than 30 years, Yorkshire Water says

Reservoirs remain well below the average for this time of year, the utility company added.

International Business Times

Cities Face Risk Of Water Shortages In Coming Decades: Study

Hotspots of water scarcity could emerge by the 2020s and 2030s across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and North America, as climate change intensifies droughts, a new study said Tuesday.

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Evening Standard

Bumper crops of apples and pumpkins despite drought and record hot summer

The National Trust said it is seeing bumper year in its orchards, while the RHS says it has seen a surge in ‘mystery’ fruit inquiries from gardeners.

The Independent UK

Bumper harvest recorded despite UK’s hottest summer on record

The ‘near-perfect’ growing conditions have led to people trying to identify “mystery” apple varieties growing in gardens and orchards

Sports Illustrated

Michael Kim Dramatically Ends Winless Drought at Open de France; Brooks Koepka Fades

The 32-year-old American claimed a one-stroke victory with a clutch par putt on the 72nd hole.

The Guardian - UK

‘We must change’: how drought and overextraction of water has run Iran dry

Iranians blame climate change, sanctions, mistakes and neglect, and Iran’s vice-president wants to tackle them all

The Independent UK

River flows becoming increasingly erratic across the world, UN report warns

Only a third of major river basins last year had flows within normal range

The Guardian - AU

Ground zero: rain-starved southern Australia is grappling with one of the worst droughts in memory

Rainfall picked up in June and July in some areas but it may already be too late

The Independent UK

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery takes positives despite shoot-out loss at Brentford

Harvey Elliott ended Villa’s goal drought but it was not enough to prevent them from being knocked out of the Carabao Cup.

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