[Typhoon Chan-hom Approaches Japan's East Coast; "Babiru" to Have No Impact on my country] According to the Central Meteorological Observatory, the center of Typhoon Chan-hom (Tropical Storm level), the 15th typhoon of this year, was located at 5 PM today (August 10) about 780 kilometers east of Tokyo, Japan (35.1 degrees north latitude, 148.3 degrees east longitude). The maximum sustained winds near the center were 18 meters per second (level 8), and the minimum central pressure was 998 hPa. The radius of the 7-level gale circle was 200-400 kilometers. It is expected that Chan-hom will move west-northwest at a speed of 25-30 kilometers per hour with little change in intensity, gradually approaching the east coast of Japan. In addition, the center of Typhoon Lembongan (Tropical Storm level), the 16th typhoon of this year, was located at 5 pm today over the ocean about 920 kilometers northeast of Saipan, USA (21.4 degrees north latitude, 151.6 degrees east longitude). The maximum wind speed near the center was 20 meters per second (level 8), and the minimum central pressure was 995 hPa. The radius of the 7-level wind circle was 160-180 kilometers. It is expected that Lembongan will move rapidly east-northeast at a speed of 30-35 kilometers per hour with little change in intensity. Lembongan will not affect my country in the future. (CCTV News)

【Europe hit by another extreme heatwave, exacerbating drought, fires and energy crisis】 (1) This week, another intense heatwave will sweep across Europe, which is already suffering from severe drought, further increasing the risk of wildfires, damaging crops, and exacerbating the already extremely low water levels in rivers. (2) Regarding specific temperatures: the French meteorological service predicts that a high-pressure thermal dome will bring temperatures to nearly 40°C in northern France on Tuesday; around 35°C in southern England; and possibly 38°C in Frankfurt, Germany on Friday. (3) This is the fifth major heatwave in Europe this year. The high temperatures may block moisture-laden clouds, making it difficult for major rivers such as the Rhine, Po and Danube to receive water – the record low water levels in these rivers have already severely disrupted shipping and power production. (4) Climate change is continuing to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme heat in the continent warming the fastest in the world, putting pressure on power grids, depleting water resources and suppressing agricultural output. Meanwhile, forecasts of more hot and dry weather have exacerbated the wildfire risk in many countries. Models from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre show that the fire risk is at a high level in the UK, Spain, France, Germany and Italy this week.

Adnoc Gas Plc, the natural gas subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is considering building a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility outside the Strait of Hormuz. This move is the latest in the UAE's efforts to build infrastructure to bypass this crucial waterway.