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Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up

As rainy season fails to bring relief, authorities try cloud seeding – while others across the country pray for a miracle

The Guardian - UK

Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown

The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, marking the beginning of the end of a data drought caused by the 43-day federal government shutdown

The Independent UK

Winter hosepipe bans on the cards as England faces drought

Water minister warns prolonged dry weather poses risk to farming and the environment

The Independent UK

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England at risk of drought next year, Environment Agency warns

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Warning England could face widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter

Despite recent rainfall, the situation remains ‘precarious’, the Environment Agency stated

The Independent UK

England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency

The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal three months to January.

Evening Standard

Smartphones, women’s rights and coupons: new trends that can boost insurance for African farmers

Storms, drought, floods and heatwaves are a disaster for small scale farmers in Africa, who can’t all afford insurance. Yet new, technologically advanced and cheaper types of agricultural insurance exist and could be rolled out across Africa. These include picture-based insurance that relies on smartphone photos to assess crop damage,…

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Tehran may be evacuated as Iran faces worst drought in decades

Iran is seeing nationwide water shortages with over 16 million people in danger of their taps running dry

The Independent UK

Climate disasters displaced 250 million people in past 10 years, UN report finds

Floods, storms and droughts have uprooted people across the globe as rising temperatures intensify conflict and hunger

The Guardian - UK

America’s men’s grand slam drought is not Taylor Fritz’s burden to carry

Back at the ATP finals one year after reaching the last hurdle, Fritz remains a top-five talent. It’s a reminder that a certain major-title drought is not his burden to bear

The Guardian - US

England faces worst drought in decades as companies prepare to take drastic measures

Some areas of the country are facing reservoir storages of less than 30 per cent as dry spells are expected to continue into 2026

The Independent UK

England facing drastic measures due to extreme drought next year

Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades

The Guardian - UK

Amazon lakes hit ‘unbearable’ hot-tub temperatures amid mass die-offs of pink river dolphins – study

Droughts and heatwaves causing water in some areas to reach 41C, killing fish and endangered dolphins, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Breakers go cold late as 36ers grind out road win

The New Zealand Breakers looked set to take Adelaide's scalp, before a six-minute scoring drought in the final quarter cost the hosts in Christchurch.

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The Guardian - UK

Archaeologists discover how oldest American civilisation survived a climate catastrophe

Experts find artefacts left behind in Caral showing how population survived drought without resorting to violence

The Guardian - UK

Solar geoengineering in wrong hands could wreak climate havoc, scientists warn

Blocking the sun may reduce global heating – but ‘rogue actor’ could cause drought or more hurricanes, report finds

Evening Standard

Chelsea: Joao Pedro pleased to end goal drought despite missing wealth of chances in derby win

The Brazilian forward had failed to score in his last 10 appearances

Evening Standard

Three things we learned from Arsenal win as defence sets record and Declan Rice makes case in midfield debate

Viktor Gyokeres also shows considerable improvement as summer signing ends his Premier League goal drought

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Euronews

This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk

Growers have been battered by heavy rains, drought, floods, and other climate shifts, making it increasingly difficult to keep their crops alive.

Evening Standard

Southern Water lifts hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight

The restriction was put in place in July following record dry and hot weather.

Evening Standard

Public urged to use water wisely as drought set to continue into 2026

Several areas are being moved out of drought status after recent rainfall but water scarcity remains across England.

Sports Illustrated

Cristiano Ronaldo's Quest to End Al Nassr Trophy Drought Suffers Major Setback

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr were eliminated in the round of 16 of Saudi Arabia’s King’s Cup.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Hopeful Aaronson Boosts World Cup Chances After Ending Three-Year Drought

Aaronson’s last goal in the Premier League came in the summer of 2022.

The Guardian - UK

Rejuvenated Joe Root all revved up to end Ashes century drought in Australia

As he prepared for the first ODI in New Zealand, Joe Root said he was up to the mental challenge of scoring a first Test ton in Australia in this winter’s Ashes

Golf Monthly

PGA Tour Forced To Cancel The Sentry After Failing To Find Alternative Venue

The PGA Tour has cancelled the season opening event at The Sentry after failing to find an alternative venue with drought concerns at the regular Plantation Course host in Kapalua

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