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Dr Katie Facer-Childs from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology says there is not a straightforward answer to when this drought might end, because it has not been caused simply by a lack of rainfall, but also higher than average temperatures.”This year we’ve gone through meteorological, soil moisture, and river flow drought,” says Facer-Childs.Meteorological drought is when rainfall is below normal.Next comes soil moisture drought, which begins to affect agriculture. Soil is like a type of reservoir – those stores are depleted by thirsty trees and plants, and evaporation during hot temperatures.Then comes river flow drought, where river levels…

Daniil Medvedev looses his cool in Cincinnati by lashing his racket into the LED boards, subsequently smashing them, after he completely misses Brandon Nakashima’s serve.

Hayden Panettiere was a seasoned professional by the time she auditioned for “Heroes” at the age of 16. But unlike many actors who start working as kids, Hayden had no sense of jaded child actor quality to her. Although confident in her abilities, she was still guileless, sweet and always open to suggestions. It was a fait accompli that she would embody the role of Claire Bennet, aka the Cheerleader, from the moment we met her. Hayden was a true team player, which was important for a show with a large ensemble cast. She was levelheaded beyond her years as…

At Toklas, ingredients such as datterini tomatoes and ripe peaches are taking centre stage. These recipes celebrate the simplicity of summer cooking, allowing produce to shine with minimal intervention. From a risotto layered with sweet tomatoes, pecorino and mint to roast peaches finished with amaretto and mascarpone, they capture the character of the season – fresh, generous and full of flavour.Risotto with datterini tomatoes, pecorino and mint (pictured top)Want to save this recipe? Download the Guardian Feast app to add this to your collection.A really light risotto. There’s no butter in it – just olive oil and cheese – and…

A former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship between Washington and Damascus makes sense. Syria’s new leadership’s priorities overlap with US interests – regional stability and containing armed groups.Published On 19 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what many see as the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency since war broke out with Russia in February 2022.”Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia,” said Fedorov, 35, in a video posted to YouTube on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine is fighting “precisely because we want to remain a free European state”.Since Russia’s invasion Ukraine has been under martial law, which means elections are suspended.Fedorov, who did not mention Zelensky by name in the video, was unexpectedly fired from his role as defence minister in late July, just…

Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching on November 12th and will cost $219.99, the company announced on Tuesday. Announced nearly a year ago, the speakers are compatible with a PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac, and they include “studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers” that offer “lifelike sound across the entire audible spectrum,” Sony says. They also include a built-in mic for voice chat, Sony’s PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks for topping up the batteries.The Pulse Elevate speakers come in two colors, black and white, and preorders begin on September 1st at 10AM ET in the US or…

Andy Burnham has urged local leaders to offer all rough sleepers in England a route off the streets by Christmas, as he pledges another £100m to end street homelessness.Arguing in the Guardian that rough sleeping has become so common it now “feels like part of the scenery”, Burnham promised he would mount a Covid-style campaign to get everyone off the streets this winter.The announcement solidifies tackling homelessness as a central policy for Burnham’s government, and gives voters a measure by which to judge his success – although without a concrete target for ministers to hit.Homelessness campaigners welcomed the move, but…

A cleric and businessman, Okwudili Ossai, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over the alleged substitution of his name on the NDC’s Enugu North District ticket for the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Ossai, otherwise known as Bishop Oscar, is challenging the uploading of Asadu’s name to the INEC portal as the Enugu North District candidate for the 2027 election. The entrepreneur filed the suit on 5 August at the Federal High Court in Abuja through his legal team led by F. M. Nworah, according to a court document seen by PREMIUM TIMES.…

A competitor has died following a crash involving two riders during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.The session was red-flagged at about 18:50 BST following the incident at Cruickshanks, in Ramsey, on the opening lap of Tuesday evening’s session.Organisers said the other competitor involved had suffered minor injuries and was being treated at the island’s main hospital, Noble’s. The riders have not been named.The road between Ramsey Bus Station and Lheaney Road in Ramsey remained closed for more than three hours after the crash.In a statement, organisers said: “It’s with profound sadness that the Manx…