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France

Watch: Tourists cool off in Paris' fountains as France sizzles

As Paris sizzled in the heatwave currently gripping France, some tourists sought relief in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

United Kingdom

Europe heatwave: UK could break all-time temperature record

Another heatwave is set to engulf parts of Europe this week, prompting weather and wildfire warnings — and the UK is bracing itself for a possible all-time temperature record.

USA

Storm 'turned Mississippi Delta into an ocean'

Fears circulated prior to the storm that some of Mississippi River's levees would be toppled at New Orleans, allowing the canals to rush into the city. This destruction happened before, in 2005's Hurricane Katrina, with devastating consequences for the city.

USA

More than 120 dogs, cats in path of Hurricane Barry are flown to safety

The Humane Society evacuated animals that were up for adoption in Louisiana shelters, which helps to increase capacity for dogs and cats that may displaced in the storm.

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Greece

Freak storm hits northern Greece, killing six foreign nationals

A freak storm hit northern Greece on Wednesday evening, killing six foreign nationals.

Spain

Watch: Unexpected flooding turns deadly in northeastern Spain

Torrential rain and hail brought unexpected flooding to parts of northeastern Spain on Monday evening, killing at least one person.

World News

Why was there a spike in pollution during the European heatwave?

Increasingly, Peuch said, we are becoming aware that even low levels of pollutants pose health risks.

World

Weather forecasters are predicting record temperatures across Europe

Temperatures expected to break all-time highs for June in the coming days as a heatwave is about to sweep through the continent. Today Paris is expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius, Frankfurt 35C and Madrid 37C. Tomorrow temperatures are expected to rise even further with 42C in Northern Spain.

China

Huge landslide kills one man and buries several cars

A monster landslide in Wuping County located in east China's Fujian Province swallowed several cars on Thursday, killing one man.

Germany

'Doomsday' hail storm smashes windows in Bavaria

A strong hailstorm with golf ball-sized stones hit parts of Bavaria on Monday evening.

Italy

Watch: extraordinary hailstorm hits Puglia, in southern Italy

It looks like winter, but it's early June: an exceptional hailstorm sees the streets Puglia, in Southern Italy, covered in several centimetres of ice

Romania

Watch: Powerful tornado touches down in Romania, leaves wreckage

A powerful and unusual tornado touched in the Romanian countryside on Tuesday, leaving wreckage behind.

Mozambique

More than 1,000 feared dead after cyclone in Mozambique

"It is a real disaster of great proportions," President Filipe Nyusi said.

United Kingdom

Warm February weather is 'concerning' says climate expert

On Monday, several parts of the UK saw some of the warmest winter days with a temperature of 20.2 Celsius recorded in west London and 20.3 in west Wales. Met Office meteorologists said Tuesday would also be unusually warm.

No Comment

Milk protests and daring jumps: No Comment of the week

We look back at some of the best videos from this week's No Comment section.

United Kingdom

Pilot explains why aborted landings are common during windy conditions

Do not panic! Pilot explains why aborted landings or go-arounds are common during windy conditions and are considered a "safe" procedure.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia declares state of emergency amid severe floods

A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Bosnia as severe flooding sweeps through the country

United Kingdom

In pictures: UK turns white under big freeze

From snow-covered monuments to motorway chaos, take a look at how the sub-zero temperatures are affecting the UK.

Italy

Italy: Firefighters rescue 200 people trapped in snowy motorway

Italian firefighters rescue 200 people trapped in snowy motorway

World News

Big freeze: Cold weather and snow to sweep western Europe this weekend

Some parts will see temperatures drop 12C below the seasonal average.