Weather Watch: The UK Met Office warns an “unprecedented” El Niño could drive the wettest, stormiest autumn and early winter in north-western Europe, with sea temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific rising more than 0.5C and possibly exceeding 3C, while 2027 is forecast as the hottest year on record. Heat & Fire Fallout: AFP analysis says Europe’s record summer heatwaves pushed temperatures above 40°C across areas home to around 80 million people, worsening drought, wildfires, and crop stress, and contributing to more than 25,000 excess deaths. Energy Strain: Bulgaria’s Kozloduy nuclear plant will cut output at Unit 5 by about 120 MW on Aug. 21 as the Danube recedes in unprecedented drought, highlighting how low river levels are now affecting cooling and grid stability. Wildfire Response Capacity: An EU snapshot on professional firefighters shows Germany leads with 57,700, followed by France (47,700) and Italy (43,500), as Brussels looks to bolster readiness for harsher wildfire seasons. Security & Tensions: Finland says it suspects a Russian aircraft entered its airspace, with the incident under investigation amid heightened Nordic-Baltic concern over war spillovers. Business & Travel: P&O Cruises announced new 2028 sailings from Southampton, while Virgin Voyages reported its biggest revenue day as demand surges for Northern Europe itineraries.