Japan has recorded two new heat highs of 41.6C (106.8F) and 41.8C (107.2F), surpassing previous records, as the Meteorological Agency warns of increasing temperatures and issued heatstroke alerts in 44 of 47 prefectures. This follows July’s designation as the hottest month since 1898, with severe impacts on agriculture and water shortages, amid broader climate change concerns affecting weather patterns in the region.
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Thousands of Santander bikes not working across London after software upgrade
Thousands of Santander Cycles in London are currently unavailable due to a software update issue, leaving many commuters unable to hire bikes. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that engineers are working to resolve the problem, which began this morning, while customers with a key can still rent bikes. Want More Context? 🔎
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