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England leads France 4-0 at halftime in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, played in extreme heat with temperatures near 90F (32C) and a heat index near 102F (39C). Kylian Mbappé started for France, while England's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham were not in the starting lineup. Didier Deschamps coached his final game for France.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for most of New York City on Saturday, with 'life-threatening' flooding expected from severe thunderstorms. Smoke from Canadian wildfires also returned, causing unhealthy air quality. The region faced a level 3 risk for severe storms, including flash flooding, damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
A major disaster was declared in Texas after nearly a trillion gallons of rain caused catastrophic flooding, triggering emergency declarations and rescue operations across affected areas.
Climate change is causing increasingly common heavy rain in the US, leading to deadly flash floods that will become more frequent and intense. Over the past month, states including Alaska, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania experienced record rainfall and flooding. Experts warn that government infrastructure investments are insufficient for the new wetter normal.
China's annual average temperature increased 0.31°C per decade from 1961 to 2025, exceeding the global rate. 2025 ranked among the two warmest years since 1901, with northern and western regions warming fastest. The country faces more frequent floods, tornadoes, and typhoons.
New York City faces a grim weekend forecast with Canadian wildfire smoke, heavy rain, and flash floods expected Saturday. A strong weather system brings severe storms with damaging winds, tornadoes, and flash flooding to Connecticut, affecting about 55 million people. Clearing and nicer weather is expected Sunday.
Spain braces for its third heatwave of the summer starting Tuesday, with temperatures up to 45°C. The heatwave, caused by a high-pressure system trapping hot air from North Africa, is expected to peak Thursday. Spain recorded its hottest first half of summer since records began.
The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for extremely heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh for two days. Residents and authorities are advised to take precautions against potential flooding and landslides.
Floods in Raigad district, Maharashtra, have destroyed about one million Ganesh idols and damaged 3,000 workshops ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Sculptor Dilip Mhatre lost 500 idols worth $8,300. The industry employs 150,000 seasonally and generates 3.5bn rupees annually.
The Philadelphia area faces high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and a possible EF2 tornado on Saturday. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delaware, with rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour expected.