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Global warming is to blame for devastating East Africa drought, scientists believe

Rivers in the Horn of Africa are usually in full flow, but a devastating drought caused primarily by climate change has left villagers without water for drinking, cooking and washing - and killed off crops and livestock

Daily Mirror

Best drought-tolerant shrubs – 12 hardy choices that can thrive with less water

These drought-tolerant shrubs can cope with low rainfall and dry conditions to ensure your backyard continues to bloom in hot weather

Homes & Gardens

Kids risk their lives digging for water in East Africa's worst drought since Live Aid

At this time of the year the River Baragoi is usually in full flow and the villagers have had no problem using water for drinking, cooking and washing - not any more

Daily Mirror

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In Arizona, fresh scrutiny of Saudi-owned farm's water use

In Arizona, worsening drought has brought renewed attention to a farm owned by a Saudi Arabian company and whether the state should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources

The Independent UK

SCG wary 3 factors may curb the economy

SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, has raised fresh concerns about unpleasant impacts on the local economy caused by three risk factors: high energy costs, PM2.5 ultra-fine dust and drought.

Bangkok Post

'We cannot ignore the fact this drought has been caused by the climate crisis'

The tragedy has been described as the world’s forgotten famine - there must be international action before it is too late

Daily Mirror

Drought-hit Spanish town gets water trucked in as temperatures peak

Residents of a small town in southern Spain gathered at the main square to collect drinking water as large swathes of the Iberian Peninsula braved unseasonally hot weather that have exacerbated a long drought.

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A fisherman went missing in 1998. Now his remains at Lake Mead have been identified

Las Vegas resident Claude Russell Pensinger disappeared while fishing in the reservoir. His skeletal remains were one of several sets discovered last year as water levels dropped in a drought.

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'People queued to tell me their kids had died of hunger - how is this happening in 2023?'

Andy Lines spoke to grief-stricken villages in Lomirok, Kenya, facing the worst drought since Live Aid

Daily Mirror

Inside drought-stricken East Africa as one person dies of hunger every 30 seconds

The Daily Mirror's chief reporter Andy Lines has visited Kenya with the British and Kenyan Red Cross where he witnessed first-hand the impact of drought across East Africa as adults and babies die

Daily Mirror

East Africa's drought crisis in numbers with 120 million people struggling to survive

Around 120 million people in northern Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Sudan are struggling without the food they need to survive

Daily Mirror

Worst drought since Live Aid devastating East Africa with children dying of hunger

The Mirror spoke to families desperately trying to survive the sixth year without a rainy season - watching beloved children, siblings and parents die of starvation

Daily Mirror

2023 NFL Draft Profile: UNLV LB Austin Ajiake

The rangy Rebels linebacker hopes to be the prospect that breaks UNLV's long NFL Draft drought.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Global climate change driving drought in Horn of Africa

A report released Thursday shows that the devastating series of droughts that has struck the Horn of Africa since late 2020 would not have occurred without global warming.

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The Guardian - UK

Spain braced for record April temperature of 39C as extreme heat causes misery

Government warns people to take precautions amid drought and heat 7C-11C above average for time of year

Wales Online

Spain issues warnings as temperature hits 38C

27% of Spanish territory is classified as in a drought “emergency” or “alert”

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Donald Trump raped me, writer E Jean Carroll testifies

Advice columnist says former president ‘shattered my reputation’ and says alleged attack left her unable to enjoy romantic life. Plus, South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden

The Independent UK

Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing drought in Eastern Africa has been made worse by human-induced climate change

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The Guardian - UK

Human-driven climate crisis fuelling Horn of Africa drought – study

Region is suffering its worst drought in 40 years after five consecutive years of below-average rainfall

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Sauce Gardner says with adding Aaron Rodgers and a few pieces, making playoffs should be ‘easy’

Making the playoffs should be easy for the Jets says Sauce.

Evening Standard

UK reservoirs ‘recovered’ after widespread drought

Reservoir levels almost fully recovered but some regions are still at risk of drought

Daily Mirror

Toronto Maple Leafs "won't get carried away" as 19-year NHL Play-Off drought almost over

Sheldon Keefe has urged the Toronto Maple Leafs not to get complacent for the remainder of their first-round Play-Off series, as history continues to work against them

The Independent UK

Spain pleads for EU crisis funds as drought hits farmers

Spain’s Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has requested emergency funds from the European Union to support farmers and ranchers amid extreme drought conditions in the country’s agricultural heartlands

Autosport

The Suzuki ‘education’ that has allowed Rins to be Honda’s MotoGP leader

In what has been a difficult start to the 2023 season for Honda, Rins ended the Japanese marque’s victory drought when he won last week’s Americas Grand Prix.

Wales Online

Hosepipe ban extended across hundreds of thousands more homes in Devon and Cornwall

It is hoped the move will 'replenish' water supplies

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