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Japan

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.

Germany

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.

Czech Republic

Deadly tornado rips through the Czech Republic

The tornado formed on Thursday night during a series of thunderstorms across the entire country.

China

21 die in extreme weather in Chinese cross-country race

Freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.

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France

'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.

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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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.

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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.

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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.

World News

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

France

France-Italy floods: Macron warns villagers rebuilding may take months

The French president has visited several areas worst-affected by recent flooding in the Alpine region, warning the recovery process may take months.

France

Four dead, dozens missing in France as rescue mission launched

At least four people have been killed in flooding in a mountainous border region in Italy and France, with rescue teams searching for others who are missing.

France

Storm Alex: France and UK brace for strong winds and rainfall

North-western France on Thursday braced for heavy rainfall and winds of up to 150kmh, with a red alert issued in Morbihan, Brittany.

Japan

Survivor: Livestock ship with 42 crew sank off Japan coast

Japanese rescuers are searching for a livestock ship with 42 crew members on board that a survivor said sank during rough weather a day earlier off a southern Japanese island.