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The Latest Breaking News from El Niño

Science news this week: Life on Mars, weird water and a curious human cousin

June 27, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

Yes, Europe's heat waves are deadlier than American gun violence

Heat has killed 200,000 Europeans in four years. The WHO calls it a health emergency.

Fortune

Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought

Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide

The Guardian - AU

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El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chain

India's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultural setback, exacerbated by a developing El Niño, threatens staple crops like rice, cotton, and soybeans, impacting prices and potentially fueling inflation. While India's food system shows resilience, worsening climate conditions…

The Economic Times

Satellites reveal Earth has a surprising symmetry in the way it reflects light — and it might be tied to the El Niño cycle

Even though the Eastern and Western halves of Earth are fairly different, they reflect the same amount of sunlight, a new study finds.

LiveScience

‘El Niño is a distraction’: Why Europe’s deadly heatwave isn’t down to a natural weather phenomenon

Europeans are sweltering under the latest heatwave, which experts say is being “amplified by long-term warming” – not El Niño.

Euronews

NASA satellite captures wave of warm water hundreds of miles long that signals a devastatingly strong El Niño

This year's El Niño is on track to be among the strongest ever recorded.

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A super El Niño threatens disaster. Trump is handling it recklessly

The administration interrupted data streams that are key to forecasting. These systems should not be vulnerable to political whims

The Guardian - US

Goldman Sachs Flags Three Major Threats To Southeast Asia's Food Supply

Food supply pressures in Southeast Asia are drawing renewed attention as higher energy prices linked to the Iran war, rising fertilizer costs and concerns surrounding El Niño add strain to agricultural markets across the region.

International Business Times

‘Compound shock effect’: why the Middle East crisis and El Niño could spell disaster in south-east Asia

Millions of tonnes of the world’s food could be lost amid the uncertainties surrounding the strait of Hormuz and the dangers of a ‘Godzilla-strength’ El Niño

The Guardian - AU

What a strong El Niño could mean for Australian communities, jobs and food prices

Climate models are now confidently projecting the world will experience a very strong El Niño weather event this year. For Australia, this Pacific Ocean phenomenon means we are likely to see hotter and drier conditions for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

The Conversation

UK to fund AI weather forecasting as ‘super’ El Niño threatens wave of climate shocks

Exclusive: ‘Our new partnership with the Met Office will help countries protect against extreme weather events’

The Independent UK

Rural America's farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a 'mini-Dust Bowl' as a rare Super El Niño looms

AccuWeather warned on Friday that conditions are in place for a multi-year drought that could threaten crop yields and the water supply.

Fortune

El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be the least of our worries

UN’s World Food Programme and agriculture agency issue joint appeal for funds to avert global hunger crisis before it happens

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The Independent UK

Super El Niño poses critical threat to 500 million of the world’s farmers, researchers warn

Exclusive: The weather event could see global agricultural output take a $342 billion hit – as campaigners reiterate warnings that the UK government should do more to bolster up its supply chains

The Economic Times

A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’

As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a key market variable. From agriculture and energy to insurance and financials, the weather event could reshape sector outlooks, affect inflation trends and influence investment decisions globally.

Euronews

'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal

The European Commission has confirmed that El Niño is almost certain this year, which could affect Europe. Speaking to Euronews, climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of a possible heatwave and major wildfires in Portugal.

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Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed Amid Currency Fluctuations

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed down -1 (-0.02%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +35 (+1.11%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Thursday. NY cocoa was under pressure today from a stronger dollar and rising US inventories. The dollar index ($DXY ) rose...

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Cocoa Prices Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -12 (-0.29%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +31 (+0.98%). Cocoa prices are mixed today. NY cocoa is under pressure today from a stronger dollar and rising US inventories. The dollar index ($DXY ) rose to a...

The Economic Times

Extended summer may lift AC sales, but growth likely to fall short of expectations: Praveen Sahay

India's room air conditioner market anticipates a boost from an extended summer and El Niño, though growth is tempered by conservative dealer inventory stocking. While retail demand has been strong, lower primary sales to dealers have capped overall industry expansion, impacting expected growth figures.

Euronews

Severe drought, energy shortages and food insecurity: What El Niño could mean for Europe this year

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

The Economic Times

India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weather

India's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to prolong this dry spell through July and August, impacting agriculture and industrial activities. Authorities have already implemented water restrictions for construction, highlighting the severity of…

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Cocoa Markets Price in Global Weather Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2 (+0.05%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +5 (+0.16%). Cocoa prices climbed to 3-week highs on Wednesday and settled slightly higher. Cocoa markets are pricing in weather risks after an El Niño weather pattern was...

Fortune

One of the most powerful El Niños on record cost the world economy $5.7 trillion. The 2026 cycle might be even stronger

El Niño is here. Prepare for higher food prices, throttled trade, and a “systemic shock” to the world economy.

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Erase Early Gains on Dollar Strength

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -7 (-0.17%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -6 (-0.19%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and turned slightly lower as a stronger dollar sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices initially rose today...

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