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Under the same sky, climate change brings drought to Somalia and floods to Kenya

For east African neighbours Kenya and Somalia, the effects of climate change are worlds apart, with one country suffering drought and the other deadly flooding.

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Ollie Watkins ends goal drought to put Villa in driving seat against Lille

Aston Villa secured a 1-0 away victory against Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie. Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought by scoring the decisive goal in the 62nd minute with a header. Lille had a strong finish to the first half, with Olivier Giroud…

The Independent UK

Did You Know Draupadi Prayed to Chaiti Chhathi Maiya After Krishna’s Advice?

Every year, millions of devotees celebrate Chhath Puja with deep faith and devotion. Standing in rivers at sunrise and sunset, they offer prayers to the Sun and Chhathi Maiya, seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and family well-being. Yet few people know that this sacred festival may have a surprising link…

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The Frog That Saved a Kingdom: India’s Unique Shiva Temple

In India, Shiva is usually seen riding Nandi, the bull. But in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, he sits atop a giant frog. Around 200 years ago, a devastating drought struck the kingdom of Raja Bakhtawar Singh. With no heir and a parched land, hope seemed lost. A mystic advised the…

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Navigating the Drought: What Monroe, NC Residents Need to Know

North Carolina is facing one of its most widespread drought periods in recent years, and Monroe residents are feeling the effects more than ever. With...

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‘Severe water stress’: why desalination plants are the Gulf’s greatest weakness

Recent attack on plants led to fears of escalating strikes, but Iran knows drought has left it equally vulnerable

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Why Early Planting Can Backfire

Spring’s first warm days seduce even the most disciplined gardeners. The soil softens, the sun shines brighter, and seeds in their packets practically beg to be planted. It’s tempting to push ahead, imagining rows of lush vegetables thriving weeks earlier than usual. However, planting too early turns hope into heartbreak…

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Dangerous droughts triggered by heatwaves are accelerating at an alarming rate, study shows

Heatwaves, drought, wildfire risk and El Niño are compounding to create a dangerous cocktail of climate change.

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Jon Rahm Ends Whirlwind Week By Ending Winless Drought at LIV Golf Hong Kong

The two-time major champion earned his first title on LIV since 2024 with a three-stroke victory.

Sports Illustrated

Can Learner Tien End the Drought in American Men’s Tennis?

The 20-year-old rising star has taken the tennis world by storm, quickly climbing the rankings. Now, he has his sights set on making a deep run at Indian Wells.

Sports Illustrated

Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds

A new study shows heat waves increasingly trigger sudden, severe droughts across the world as the planet warms

The Independent UK

New rules and high expectations: can Oscar Piastri break Australia’s F1 drought?

The Australian Grand Prix launches the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season at Melbourne’s Albert Park on Sunday.

The Conversation

USMNT’s Four Best Players of the Week—Midfielder Ends Four-Year Drought

The USMNT will face Belgium and Portugal later this month.

Sports Illustrated

How to Water Your Garden During Drought Without Breaking Rules

When water turns scarce and restrictions tighten, gardens face a brutal test. Drought does not simply dry out soil; it forces hard choices. Municipalities impose watering schedules, ban certain irrigation methods, and fine homeowners who ignore the rules. Meanwhile, vegetables wilt, flowers droop, and shrubs show stress just as temperatures…

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Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?

The recovery plan instigated by Frederic Bertrand is finally bearing fruit, with Mahindra re-establishing itself as a consistent frontrunner. Now, can it take the next step and score its first Formula E win since 2021?

Space

The total lunar eclipse tonight will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028

After this 'blood moon,' our natural satellite will not fully disappear into Earth's shadow again for nearly three years — until a rare trifecta of total lunar eclipses in 2028–29 ends the drought.

The Independent UK

Mohamed Salah backed to break longest goal drought of Liverpool career

Arne Slot said he is not concerned by Salah not scoring in his last nine Premier League appearances ahead of the visit from West Ham

Evening Standard

Severe weather swings leave families battling floods and farmers facing bad year

The Met Office said this winter will be remembered for its ‘relentless rain’.

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The US Women’s Hockey Team Got to Go to Vegas. The Men’s Were Given McDonald’s By the Misogynist Orange Man

Imagine winning the first Olympic gold medal for your country after four decades of drought. You’re invited to the White House, expecting to feast with the president of the United States. Instead, you’re served McDonald’s.

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How Drought-Resistant Gardens Are Changing Urban Landscapes

Many urban areas in the UK are adapting their green spaces as climate patterns bring more water restrictions and hotter summers.

The Conversation

Extreme weather is transforming the world’s rivers. We need new ways to protect them

In the summer of 2022, extreme heat and unprecedented drought drove parts of the world’s third largest river, the Yangtze, to dry up.

The Independent UK

Around 7 million people in Somalia face severe hunger amid drought, conflict and aid cuts

The UN further estimates that 1.84 million children under the age of five are expected to suffer acute malnutrition this year

The Conversation

Killer beetles in the baobabs: researcher warns of risk to African trees

Baobabs aren’t supposed to fall. They can live for up to 2,500 years. Famous for their resilience, these huge trees have stood tall across Africa, weathering droughts and winds that flatten everything else.

Sports Illustrated

Declan Rice Has Bleak Warning for Arsenal As Trophy Credentials Put to the Test

The Gunners are trying to break a 22-year Premier League title drought and could still win a quadruple.

The Times of India

UN warns! The world is entering ‘water bankruptcy’ and billions could be in serious danger

A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall can no longer meet demand. Countries are increasingly tapping into groundwater reserves that took centuries or even millennia to form. Once depleted, these sources might never…

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