Extreme Weather Alert (Japan): Nagasaki urged ~380,000 residents to evacuate as heavy rain and landslide risk rose, with Japan’s weather agency warning of further downpours across Kyushu and Shikoku and two tropical cyclones forming south of the country. Climate-Resilient Food Systems (India): At UNHRC, India highlighted climate-resilient agriculture as a human-rights issue, linking heat, drought and floods to food insecurity and rising prices. Vulture Recovery (India): A captive-bred long-billed vulture (X67) released in Melghat flew 3,334 km to Ranthambore, showing released birds can adapt and forage without supplementary feeding. Biodiversity & Wildlife (Japan): Two Tsushima leopard cat kittens were rescued after their mother was found dead in a road accident, only the second such case since 2004. Heat & Power Demand (Global/UK): Climate experts warned that more frequent heat waves strain electricity systems, with extreme heat warnings issued in London during climate talks. Energy Transition Pressure (China): China’s coal power is set to rebound in 2026 as renewables lag demand, with El Niño and regional disruptions adding pressure. Climate Finance Push (Bangladesh): PM Tarique Rahman urged COP-focused delivery on Loss and Damage, more accessible climate finance, and stronger adaptation support. Rare Earths (Chile/Global supply chains): Aclara won final environmental approval for its Penco Module rare-earths project in Chile, aiming to feed magnet supply chains beyond China. Battery Localization (India): Ola Electric’s unit received BIS certification for an indigenous LFP 46100 cell, boosting India’s battery manufacturing self-reliance.