The global average sea-surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, according to Copernicus. Scientists attribute the spike to a combination of human-driven warming and a powerful El Niño, warning of increased risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
At least 13 students and a bus driver were injured when a school bus overturned in Bullitt County, Kentucky, on Monday afternoon. The bus was from Lebanon Junction Elementary School; eight students and the driver were taken to hospitals, while five other children were taken by their families to medical facilities. Governor Andy Beshear asked for prayers for those affected.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has placed 17 areas under a Level 1 hot weather status, including 11 in Peninsular Malaysia, five in Sabah, and one in Sarawak. The alert, issued on August 25, applies when maximum daily temperatures reach 35–37°C for at least three consecutive days.
Jai Arrow, who retired with motor neurone disease in May, will start in South Sydney's final two regular-season matches and be substituted off immediately to reach 100 games for the club. The NRL granted special dispensation for an extra player and interchange, with approval from the RLPA and opposition clubs. Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly and ARLC chairman Peter V'landys praised Arrow's inspirational fight.
Police in Dothan, Alabama, discovered several dead cats and abandoned live animals inside JoJo’s LaundroMutt, a grooming business. The owner, 41-year-old Brandi Leann Tyrrell, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and is being sought by authorities.
FireFly Metals announced strong preliminary economic assessment results for its Green Bay Ming Mine Copper-Gold Project, outlining robust economics for both a base case and a larger expansion scenario. The company also reported a significant resource upgrade, with a maiden ore reserve expected in Q1 2027 and first concentrate production targeted for mid-2029.
A NSW Police investigation has led to the arrest of seven people across five countries and the rescue of a three-year-old child. Detectives from strike forces Constantine and Trawler made urgent referrals to international agencies, disrupting networks allegedly producing and distributing extreme child abuse material.
At a Grammy Museum event, Taylor Swift discussed her deepening connection to her country roots and performed a piano mashup of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August," and "All Too Well." The conversation, led by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., also touched on public perception, the Reputation era, and her advice for young songwriters.
A police paddy wagon became bogged in soft sand on a Perth beach north of the Swan River after taking an unexpected turn during a pursuit. The vehicle was recovered by Westside Recovery, and the pursuit's target was still apprehended. WA Police said vehicles occasionally become immobilized in challenging terrain.
Relatives of Venezuelan deportees from the U.S. who died in June's earthquakes have demanded an apology from the interim government, alleging detainees were stripped of belongings and blocked from evacuating. The mothers of two victims spoke out, and families plan to file complaints.
Broncos cornerback Riley Moss left Friday's preseason loss to the Packers with a rib injury and did not practice Monday, but coach Sean Payton said it's 'nothing serious.' Moss missed practice as a precaution, and his status for the final preseason game remains uncertain.
A Which? study of high street coffee chains has found significant variation in caffeine content, with Costa's cappuccino containing 325mg, nearly three and a half times the amount in the same drink at Starbucks. The consumer group advises customers to 'pay attention' to these differences, particularly for health reasons.
easyJet has launched a new recruitment drive targeting over-50s for cabin crew roles, building on a 2022 initiative that saw the number of crew over 50 more than double. The airline says training is provided and applications open in September across UK bases.
Thirteen days after severe storms, some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, remain without power. The city's mayor calls the pace of restoration 'unacceptable,' a lawsuit alleges negligence by NIPSCO, and Indiana's governor has ordered an investigation.
China’s new ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong, has urged Canberra to respect Beijing’s “core interests and major concerns” as he begins his posting. Liu, a veteran diplomat, said the two countries had no fundamental conflicts of interest, despite strained ties over security and regional military activity.
A Kremlin adviser has warned that British factories producing drones for Ukraine could be attacked from 'unknown sources' after the UK agreed to share long-range missile blueprints. The warning came as Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first foreign trip to Ukraine, where he reiterated support and signed a defence agreement.
The Royal Mint has released millions of new 10p coins bearing King Charles III's portrait and a capercaillie design into circulation across the UK. The coins highlight the bird's threatened status, with the RSPB warning of extinction risk. They are the fourth denomination in the King's redesigned coinage.
India's Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J P Nadda chaired a CEO roundtable on Monday, emphasizing the goal of growing the chemicals sector to USD 1 trillion by 2040. Industry leaders called for financing support, trade remedies, R&D backing, and policy reforms, while the government committed to an institutionalized dialogue.
A video obtained by NorCal Bodycam appears to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep moments before two empty trains collided on July 31. The SFMTA says the initial determination is operator error caused by fatigue, and no one was injured. The incident follows a September crash also attributed to operator fatigue.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife are selling their Fair Oaks home for $7.5 million as he prepares to leave office in January 2027. The listing comes amid the family's transition to Marin County and follows recent scrutiny of his finances.