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Maniacal Masters? Players bracing for Augusta National at its crustiest

Rory McIlroy begins the defence of his first Masters title with a five-under 67 that gives him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on April 9, 2026.

Ocean temperatures near record high in March: EU monitor

The Copernicus Climate Change Service said average sea surface temperatures were 20.97 deg C in March, the second-highest value for the month.

Dry weather and wind set up tough conditions for Masters

Apr 8, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler putts on the 10th green during a practice round for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Bangkok’s cooling centres draw 59k visitors in two weeks amid extreme heat

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged the public to closely monitor symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, rapid pulse or unusual sweating patterns.

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How can Singapore beat the heat and high electricity prices without aircon?

Turning up the aircon might be the easiest way to beat the upcoming May heat, but consider how Singapore's new National Adaptation Plan and practical, daily hacks can help you stay cool without spiking your energy bills.

Untimely cold snap to grip South Korea with heavy rain forecast

Sea fog blankets the surface of the sea off Gangneung, South Korea, on April 1.

Bangkok’s heat index hits dangerous levels, as authorities warn temperatures could exceed 52 deg C

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration urged the public to closely monitor symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, rapid pulse or unusual sweating patterns.

Ships near Italy rescue 32 migrants, 71 lost at sea, charities say

FILE PHOTO: Crew launches a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB), from the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by German NGO Sea-Watch, in the search and rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya, August 10, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo

How does heat affect the way we walk? New HTX tool tracks policemen’s gait to prevent heat illness

Ms Keller Chai and Dr Seng Kok Yong from the HTX Human Factors and Simulation Centre of Expertise demonstrating the use of the heart rate monitor at the HTX XPLORE Lab on March 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Hotter weather in Singapore: Are you at risk?

People shield themselves from the sun during a hot day at the Merlion Park on March 26.

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