Day: July 26, 2026

Extreme heat has been observed in several regions of Japan for the fifth consecutive day, with temperatures exceeding 40 C, Report informs, citing NHK.

Saturday marked the longest period since 2011 during which temperatures of 40 C or higher have been recorded.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, temperatures reached 40.8 C in Mino and 40.7 C in Tajimi, both in Gifu Prefecture, while Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 40.6 C.

In Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, thermometers showed 40 C, for the first time outside the Tokai region.

Thousands of people have been hospitalized with heatstroke in recent days as a result of the abnormal heat. Warnings have been issued in most prefectures west of the Kanto region.

Authorities are urging residents to stay in air-conditioned places, avoid spending long periods outdoors and drink water regularly. Special attention is recommended for elderly people and children.

Uganda has nominated Olara Otunnu, the country’s former permanent representative to the United Nations and former UN special representative for children and armed conflict, for the post of UN secretary-general, Report informs.

La Neice Collins, a representative of the office of the president of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, said this.

“The president of the General Assembly has received a notification from the Republic of Uganda regarding the nomination of Olara Otunnu for the post of secretary-general,” the statement said.

Otunnu began his diplomatic career in the 1980s as Uganda’s permanent representative to the United Nations. He is also credited with creating the system of preliminary straw polls in the UN Security Council during the selection of the organization’s secretary-general.

The 75-year-old diplomat has served in different years as vice president of the UN General Assembly, special representative of the secretary-general for children and armed conflict, and foreign minister of Uganda.