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At least five people killed as storms sweep across central Europe
A train driver in Germany and four others in Poland have died after storms swept across central Europe.
Strong winds cause damage, disruptions in western Europe
A quarter of a million French homes were without electricity on Thursday and trains were also halted in Netherlands and Germany after powerful winds swept through Western Europe.
Hundreds of hot air balloons light up the sky at the world’s largest festival
Hot air balloons returned to the New Mexico skyline last week at the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Two people killed as strong thunderstorm hits Czech Republic
Strong thunderstorms accompanied by high winds and torrential rains hit the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, leading to two deaths.
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Dozens feared missing after mudslide tears through town in Japan
A powerful mudslide has torn through dozens of home in Atami, 100 kilometres from Tokyo, after heavy rains deluged the town on Saturday.
Huge thunderstorms prompt accidents in Germany, France & Switzerland
Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in southern and western Germany as well as in northern France on Monday evening.
Deadly tornado rips through the Czech Republic
The tornado formed on Thursday night during a series of thunderstorms across the entire country.
21 die in extreme weather in Chinese cross-country race
Freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.
'Historic' bout of frost decimates French winemakers' harvest
About "80 per cent to 90 per cent" of the harvest for Côtes du Rhône wine has been lost, according to professionals.
Heavy snowstorm in Greece leaves thousands without electricity
In the suburbs of Athens, falling trees downed power cables, causing blackouts.
Europe's cold snap freezes Polish shoreline
The shoreline in the coastal town of Międzyzdroje froze over, turning the normally sandy beach into an Arctic landscape of snow and ice.
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.
Europe fights a big freeze while Greece enjoys spring-like conditions
The heavy snow, rain and freezing conditions ushered in by Storm Darcy have led to severe disruption across Europe. It's been warmer in Greece but sub-zero conditions could arrive in the coming days.
Flood waters recede in southern France but remain high in Paris
Prime Minister Jean Castex has promised support for farmers and residents whose land was devastated.
Paris remains on flood alert as River Seine swells after heavy rain
Paris remained on flood alert on Tuesday with the River Seine's water levels still on the rise following heavy spells of rain.
Heavy snow brings New York City to a standstill
Hundreds of flights and many trains and were cancelled, and aboveground New York City subway service stopped in the early afternoon on Monday.
Britons in tears after floods damage homes for second year in a row
The town of Bewdley has been inundated again with floodwaters after heavy rainfall burst the River Severn's banks.
Slipping, sliding and skating: Ice covers the Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Videos captured in recent days have shown cars skidding on icy roads, pedestrians sliding down pavements and even a German diplomat skating to work.
Heavy rainfall in Crete causes flooded homes and sweeps cars into sea
Heavy flooding on the Greek island of Crete damaged roads, flooded hundreds of homes and swept cars into the sea amid ongoing torrential rainfall.
Typhoon Molave: Two people killed as 145 kph winds lash Vietnam
It made landfall south of Danang and packed winds of up to 145 kilometres per hour.