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Forecasters are warning that a new El Niño weather pattern could bring strong impacts to areas around the world. In this 2024 photo, dramatically low water levels are seen in a reservoir feeding the Guavio Hydroelectric Power Plant in Gachalá, in Colombia's Guavio Province, during dry conditions linked to El Niño.
Jhojan Hilarion
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Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio cools off during a hydration break in a World Cup soccer match against Saudi Arabia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on June 15, 2026. Dangerously hot, humid weather in the area prompted an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service earlier in the day.
Lynne Sladky
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AP
Weather, Environment, & Infrastructure
FAQ: How World Cup fans and workers can stay safe in the heat
Rebecca Hersher
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron pose for a photo during the G7 summit on June 16 in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Isabel Infantes
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Trump's Iran agreement dominates G7 but big questions remain
Deepa Shivaram

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