Japan: Record rains in Chiba kill four people as thousands stranded at Narita Airport

Japan: Record rains in Chiba kill four people as thousands stranded at Narita Airport

Japan’s Meteorological Agency said the most recent deluge was brought by warm, humid air flowing into the country’s east that combined with cold air above to make atmospheric conditions extremely unstable. The rains are expected to last through late on Friday. “This case was an extremely unusual situation, even by Japan’s historical weather standards,” Chiba…

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Africa: World Marks Second Warmest July On Record

Africa: World Marks Second Warmest July On Record

As multiple regions contend with unbearable heat, drought, wildfires and other extreme weather, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday underlined the crucial need for stronger forecasts and early warning systems to protect lives and livelihoods. The UN agency said the past month was the second warmest July on record worldwide, according to the Copernicus…

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Remote work in South Africa hits record high

Remote work in South Africa hits record high

Remote job opportunities in South Africa have reached their highest level on record — and the fastest growth is no longer happening in the technology sector, where the trend began, but among bookkeepers, admin clerks, recruiters and marketers. That’s according to job platform Pnet’s latest Job Market Trends Report, which shows remote employment opportunities in…

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Karooooo’s growth bet pays off with record subscriber haul

Karooooo’s growth bet pays off with record subscriber haul

Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto Singapore-headquartered Karooooo, the parent of South African fleet management and operational intelligence company Cartrack, has reported record quarterly subscriber growth, with South Africa leading the charge. Net subscriber additions jumped 70% to a record 142 472 in the three months to 31 May 2026, the first quarter of the group’s 2027 financial…

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June 2026 was Western Europe’s hottest on record, second hottest globally, report finds

June 2026 was Western Europe’s hottest on record, second hottest globally, report finds

Western Europe saw its hottest June on record this year as temperatures skyrocketed around the world last month, with blistering heat stoking wildfires and, at times, turning deadly across the continent and the United States, according to a new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The C3S report also found that June 2026 was the second-hottest June ever…

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