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Drought in developing countries fuels spike in demand for new coal-fired power stations

IN FOCUS: An energy crisis in Zambia and Zimbabwe caused by lack of rain has led to plans for a rapid increase in coal power – most backed with money from Chinese firms. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

In Kenya, girls are sold into marriage to stave off starvation from drought

Child marriage and sexual violence plague women and girls as climate change threatens the northern Marsabit region.

Al Jazeera

The world is experiencing record heat – this is why it’s about to get worse

IN FOCUS: The climate crisis is already displacing millions of people from their homes as they seek to escape extreme weather events, desertification and drought, writes Alicja Hagopian. With Donald Trump ordering billions of dollars of cuts to climate aid projects, the poorest and most vulnerable countries face even greater…

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UConn Is Back in the Final Four With Its Strongest Roster in Years

Led by Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong, the Huskies head to Tampa in an ideal position to end their nine-year championship drought.

Sports Illustrated

On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks

From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it was a dismal winter

The Independent UK

The Panama Canal’s other conflict: Water security for the population and the global economy

The Panama Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, with about 7% of global trade passing through. It also relies heavily on rainfall. Without enough freshwater flowing in, the canal’s locks can’t raise and lower ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Droughts mean fewer…

The Conversation

Outback deluge pushes Queensland towns to the brink: ‘Out here it’s drought or floods’

Questions about funding and infrastructure as biggest flood since 1974 isolates towns and causes ‘soul-destroying’ stock losses

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Marcus Rashford ends drought as Aston Villa sink Preston to reach semi-finals

Marcus Rashford scored his first two goals for Aston Villa, who reached the FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win at Preston

The Guardian - UK

Fear and Gibson claim emotional bronze to end Britain’s 31-year medal drought

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won Britain’s first medal at a major ice dance championship since Torvill and Dean in 1994

The Guardian - UK

South Australia win Sheffield Shield to end 29-year wait

Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey and Jason Sangha scored brilliant centuries against Queensland, leading South Australia to achieve the highest successful fourth-innings chase in Sheffield Shield final history, ending their 29-year championship drought on Saturday.

The Times of India

Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US

Some 14,800 wildfires have burned 1,105 square miles so far this year — well above the 10-year average

The Independent UK

Continued Droughts Along The Border Could See Mexico Fail To Comply With a Key Water Treaty With The U.S.

A Mexican official said that when drought conditions are present, the country has an additional five years to make up the shortfall in addition to its next five-year cycle obligation

Latin Times

California's water reservoirs on track as winter storms may boost snowpack

The water in California’s mountain snowpack is just shy of average as spring begins, but a winter storm set to hit the Sierra Nevada in the coming days will offer a boost

The Independent UK

Twin tons as Bulls roar back in Shield final against SA

South Australia have to rewrite history in a chase for 270 runs to win the Sheffield Shield after a remarkable Queensland revival on day three of the final.

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Heavy rainfall fills empty reservoirs in Spain, bringing drought relief and floods

Reservoirs around the country are now around 66% full on average, according to Spain's environment and ecological transition ministry — the highest level in a decade.

The Independent UK

A parched Spain has emerged from drought only to face floods

Drought relief has come at a price in Spain, as flash floods forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, closed schools and highways and swept cars away

Sports Illustrated

Justin Thomas Is Back and Now It’s Only a Matter of Time

The world No. 9 came up short at the Valspar but should soon end a nearly three-year winless drought.

The Independent UK

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment

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No One Was More Hyped Than Mark Pope After Kentucky Snapped Sweet Sixteen Drought

Mark Pope was so fired up after Kentucky booked a ticket to the Sweet Sixteen.

The Conversation

Adelaide Hills water crisis: a local problem is a global wake-up call

The Adelaide Hills are experiencing severe water shortages. The root cause? A prolonged dry period and not enough water tankers to meet unprecedented demand from people not connected to the mains water supply.

The Guardian - US

US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front

State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy explains why he’s ‘better than ever’ ahead of Masters bid

McIlroy will head to Augusta aiming to break his 11-year major drought and complete the career grand slam

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'I think obviously I’ve not been on top of my game as I wanted to. It’s not all about goals - I know I'm not the finished article, but I just want to keep going' Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund opens up on reason for recently-ended goal drought

Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund has had a difficult time in front of goal this season, but the tables could be turning

Radio France Internationale

Warming Paris region faces €2.5bn bill from future drought crises

Severe drought episodes could cost Paris and its surrounding areas up to €2.5 billion in economic damage by the end of the century, a report published Monday by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned.

The Independent UK

Rasmus Hojlund hungry for more goals after ending drought at Leicester

The Denmark international ended his 21-match wait for a goal stretching three months with the opener on Sunday evening.

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