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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

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.

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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

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Al Jazeera

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?"

Los Angeles Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

Los Angeles Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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

Belfast Live

Rory McIlroy has heart set on 'Holy Grail' at 150th Open after eight year Major drought

Holywood ace finished third here in 2010 after carding a record-equalling opening 63 followed by a second round of 80

France 24

How climate change is making extreme weather a regular occurrence

Torrential rains in Japan, record-breaking heatwaves in Europe, and recurring droughts in the western US. For the second year in a row the start of summer in the northern hemisphere has been marked by extreme weather. To what extent is global warming to blame?

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Amid drought, Lake Mead

An abandoned old power boat juts upright from the cracked mud like a giant tombstone. Its epitaph might read: Here lay the waters of Lake Mead.

The Times of India

Bihar: 30 percent rain deficiency hits farmers

BEGUSARAI: Scanty rainfall in most districts in the state has triggered distress among farmers and a fear of drought. With rainfall deficiency in 31 of 38 districts standing at more than 20%, farmers are facing difficulties in cultivation of paddy, the main crop of kharif (monsoon) season in Bihar.

Inverse

A water expert reveals how farmers could save U.S. Southwest cities from drought

There is something profoundly unsettling about the lush green landscape in Southern California, a desert transformed by the power of water.

Daily Mirror

Wildfires rage through Portugal injuring at least 29 people as mercury to reach 43C

The fires in Portugal come with temperatures expected to reach 43C in the coming week, with most of the country classed as being in a "severe" or "extreme" drought

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