A potentially unprecedented El Niño developing in the Pacific could make 2027 the hottest year on record while increasing drought and heat risks across Zimbabwe.

BERLIN – As Europe endures an intense heatwave, Berlin police have taken the unusual step of deploying water cannons normally reserved for crowd control to help residents and tourists cool down amid soaring temperatures. The two police water cannon vehicles toured the German capital on Saturday, spraying water over people gathered at some of Berlin's busiest landmarks, including the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, and the Reichstag, home of Germany's parliament.

Zimbabwe Approves New Agriculture Plan to Counter Drought Risks Social Media Excerpt:Government has approved the 2026–2027 Agriculture Production Plan, introducing climate-smart farming, AI-powered grain management, expanded irrigation and fertiliser support to safeguard food security amid fears of a Super El Niño-induced drought.