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'Cold-stunned' sea turtles rescued from deadly Texas snowstorm

Volunteers have been trying to warm up the animals despite problems with water and power in the southern US state.

World

Heavy snowstorm in Greece leaves thousands without electricity

In the suburbs of Athens, falling trees downed power cables, causing blackouts.

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Drone footage captures the rare sight of snow in Athens

The snowstorm, described by authorities as the most severe in 20 years, blanketed the city and its ancient monuments Tuesday and left parts of the capital without power and water.

Destinations

The iconic Acropolis in Athens is covered in snow

Check out the tourist attraction as you’ve never seen it before.

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Experiences

This amazing artwork was created by the ancient sport of snowshoeing

Amateur snowshoers in Finland got together to create a design dreamed up by an IT consultant.

Ukraine

Ukrainian man invents murder to get police to clear snow from his road

The road had been cleared of snow by local authorities but the false killer said he was unhappy with the job, police said.

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Ancient monuments covered by rare heavy snow in central Athens

While snow is common in Greece's north and its mountains during the winter, it is rare on the islands and in the centre of the capital.

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Heavy snowfall leaves parts of Russia blanketed in snow

The average temperature in Moscow and the region is about -13 degrees Celsius but by the end of the week, the temperature could drop to -30 degrees Celsius.

Experiences

This beautiful piece of art was created by Finnish snowshoers

A snow-covered golf course outside Helsinki was turned into a giant artwork last weekend

Slovenia

Four killed as three separate avalanches hit Balkan mountains

Three people have been killed in two separate avalanches in Slovenia and a fourth was killed in a third avalanche in Bosnia.

Germany

Warnings issued for homeless after Arctic blast hits northern Europe

An aid group has said at least four people had been found frozen to death in Germany alone.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Norway

Norway deports foreign truck driver for driving without snow chains

Norway has deported a truck driver who was stopped by police twice within an hour for driving without mandatory snow chains near the Arctic Circle.

Travel News

Snow lovers turn to new wintry pursuits as French lifts remain closed

Many resorts are seeing ticket sales for cross-country skiing jump by more than 30 per cent.

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Check out these video clips of the snow in Europe right now

Snow has covered Europe in the past few days. Here are some of the best views.

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This Californian desert is covered in unexpected snow

Snowfall has covered Joshua Tree National Park in California, USA.

Germany

Snowstorm brings parts of Netherlands and Germany to a standstill

The Dutch meteorological agency issued an extremely rare "code red" alert on Sunday throughout the country, which was hit by its first snowstorm in more than 10 years.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here are the key stories of the week captured through the lens' of photographers from around the world.

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Watch footage of New York's latest snowstorm

Watch footage of New York City in the snow.

Destinations

In pictures: Snow hits New York City bringing delays and disruption

But it wasn't all bad: cross-country skiers were spotted enjoying themselves in Central Park, while others made "snow angels" at Times Square.