The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup highlighted the severe impact of weather on match quality, with players experiencing vastly different conditions in various cities. Bad weather led to fixture pile-ups, particularly seen when Manchester City played in both Philadelphia and Atlanta, which had contrasting temperatures and stadium conditions. The intense heat affected performance, demonstrating that FIFA must carefully schedule matches during the upcoming 2026 World Cup to avoid similar issues and ensure fairness across teams.
The heat dome that has been oppressing much of Europe seems to have largely ignored the British Isles. Not a drop of rain marred the 24 hour races at Le Mans, the Nürburgring, or Spa-Francorchamps, held unusually over consecutive weekends this June. Similarly, last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix took place under scorching skies that were baking the Tyrolean mountains.
"Given the ferocity of recent storms and the damage that extreme weather can inflict on people's homes and property, it is no surprise that storms now account for nearly one in five of home insurance claims."
Reno has dramatically improved my lifestyle; I spend 70% of the year basking in sunshine and experiencing consistent clear skies, enhancing my mood significantly.
The giant sculpture of Mars, part of the Kennedy Centerâs 'Celestial Bodies' exhibit, rolled around due to high winds, highlighting the unpredictable nature of outdoor installations.
The freezing weather that carried over into the new year has been a wake-up call for many drivers, with a realisation that their cars aren't completely fit for purpose.
ESB Networks has confirmed that it is providing facilities in local hotels for around 3,000 customers without power due to freezing conditions, allowing them to charge devices and stay warm.