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The UK Met Office has forecast that the developing El Niño will be the strongest in over a century, with Pacific sea surface temperatures expected to rise more than 3°C above normal. The event could drive 2027 to become the hottest year on record and bring wetter, stormier conditions to the UK and severe droughts to tropical regions.
A Hong Kong court found two former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance guilty of inciting subversion over their role in organising annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung face up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing to come later. A third defendant, Albert Ho, pleaded guilty in January.
Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in a three-set semifinal, while Coco Gauff beat Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American Cincinnati Open women's final in 56 years. Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils also advanced, making history as the first two Black players in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
Germany registered an estimated 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer, surpassing its previous record, according to the Robert Koch Institute. The toll, concentrated in a late-June heatwave and among the elderly, has spurred calls for stronger climate adaptation measures from ministers and municipalities.
A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research projects that wildfires could burn 39% more land in Europe by century's end even under optimistic climate scenarios, with the risk nearly tripling under high emissions. Experts say improved fire management can mitigate but not eliminate the danger, as this summer's fires have already caused extensive damage across the continent.
Portugal's president has enacted a law prohibiting face coverings in public, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim women. The law, dubbed the 'burqa law' by local media, was passed with the support of the right-wing coalition and far-right parties, drawing criticism from left-wing parties who warn of Islamophobia risks.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning to move back to the United Kingdom later this month, six years after stepping down as working royals. Their children have been enrolled in a British school, sparking questions about security, royal relations, and Meghan's potential return to acting.
Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle worth €100 million (£85.6m) to sign 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco international set to become the club's third most expensive signing. The move caps a major midfield overhaul following the departures of Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Bernardo Silva, with City also interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
Reporters Without Borders calls for the release of two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, detained in Togo since late July on charges of making false declarations. The probe into the case has also raised questions about press freedom in the country.
ESPN announced that Dave Pasch, Kurt Warner, and Jason Kelce will form a new NFL Network broadcasting team, calling four international games including the NFL's first in Paris. The trio will cover part of the seven-game slate, with other games assigned to Bob Wichusen and Louis Riddick.
Celine Dion is set to return to the stage with a series of concerts at Paris’ La Défense Arena, marking her first full performances since her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. The singer, who has only performed once in six years, will be supported by a large medical team as she prepares for the shows.
NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have called off the mission to rescue the aging Swift gamma-ray telescope, citing ongoing attitude control issues with the LINK spacecraft. The telescope, which has studied cosmic phenomena since 2004, is expected to burn up in Earth's atmosphere later this year. Despite the failure, the mission's data and upcoming rendezvous attempts aim to provide lessons for future satellite servicing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
Victor Wembanyama has been appointed captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying window, taking over from Rudy Gobert. The 22-year-old returns to the squad for the first time since the Paris Olympics, with coach Frédéric Fauthoux calling him the 'undisputed leader' of his generation.
Amazon is rolling out its AI-powered assistant Alexa+ to all compatible Fire TV devices in the US for free, removing the need for a Prime membership or a monthly subscription. The update brings conversational search, smart home controls, and personalized recommendations to devices like Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cube, and select smart TVs. While the free tier excludes some advanced features, Amazon says users are engaging with the assistant nearly twice as much as with the original Alexa.
France has recorded more than 7,300 excess deaths during a summer marked by a record 52 days of heatwaves, according to health authorities. The deaths, mostly among people aged 75 and over, cannot yet be definitively attributed to heat, with final figures expected in autumn. Separately, drownings in France have surged by 14% compared to last summer, which the sports minister linked to the repeated heatwaves.
A Palestinian-British family of four drowned after entering the sea near Shoreham Fort in West Sussex. The parents and their teenage daughter died at the scene on Tuesday, while their six-year-old daughter died in hospital three days later. Police are treating the deaths as a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
Uganda's candidate for UN secretary-general, Olara Otunnu, presents his vision to member states on August 19, emphasizing reform as an imperative. The contest, featuring eight candidates, continues with straw polls and a second informal vote planned, as the UN seeks a successor to António Guterres.
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the Cameroon international set to undergo a medical. The deal, which includes £65m upfront plus £5m in add-ons, is expected to be completed soon despite the player nursing an ankle injury.