A historic El Niño taking shape over the Pacific Ocean threatens to become the largest event of its kind, driving global temperature extremes.

The Met Office has warned that an unprecedented El Niño event developing over the Pacific will drive global temperatures to new highs.

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast as the year's most powerful tropical cyclone, triggering mass evacuations and widespread transport disruptions.

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China with maximum sustained winds of 42 metres per second, triggering massive evacuations and travel disruptions.

Seoul logged a daytime high of 36.7 °C on August 5, topping Tokyo, Taipei, and Bangkok during a severe seasonal heat wave.

England's Round of 16 match against Mexico faces potential disruption as thunderstorm protocols could force delays at Estadio Azteca. Officials are monitoring lightning strikes to determine if the game can proceed as scheduled this Sunday.

FIFA is weighing a kickoff time change for the Mexico-England World Cup match due to the threat of afternoon thunderstorms. The proposal has drawn criticism from Mexico coach Javier Aguirre and concerns from the English Football Association.