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Macron to visit Mayotte in aftermath of its worst storm in 90 years

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will visit Mayotte in the coming days in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido that has ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory, causing major damage in its path, with hundreds feared dead.

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130,000 march in Valencia demanding the resignation of local officials

Tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets of Valencia a month after floods devastated the city. They’re demanding regional officials step down after fumbling the emergency response that led to the deaths of more than 230 people.

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Spain's royals return to flood-hit region after mud-pelting incident

Spain’s royal couple returned to the area devastated by last month’s catastrophic flooding for the first time since being pelted with mud by angry survivors during their initial visit.

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Almost half of Spain's flood victims were aged 70 or over, data shows

Elderly Spaniards made up the highest number of deaths after devastating floods hit Spain's Valencia region.

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Eight dead and millions without power as hurricane Milton subsides

Rescue teams plucked through debris after hurricane Milton smashed through multiple communities in Florida destroying homes in its wake.

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This Polish reservoir spared two cities from devastating floods

Some have suggested the reservoir should be named after famous Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

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Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake

Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns.

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Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture

Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use.

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Climate crisis could lead to increase in domestic abuse victims

Severe climate crises could drive a sharp uptick in the number affected by intimate partner violence in sub-Saharan Africa, a new UN report says.

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Landslides in India kill at least 150 as search efforts continue

The multiple landslides occurred after torrential rains triggered torrents of mud and water that swept through tea estates and villages.

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Will 2025's 'war in Europe' be the beginning of the end?

As if we didn't have enough on our plate already... Altogether now: “It’s the end of the world as we know it...”

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This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years.

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Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Germany and Italy

Heavy rain and floods hit parts of Germany and Italy - with hundreds being advised to leave their homes and some missing.

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Heavy floods cause chaos in northern Italy

Torrential rain in northern Italy has prompted the closure of schools and offices, travel services were also severely disrupted.

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At least 100 dead amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil

The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has been virtually cut off from the rest of the country as flooding washed away roads and bridges and inundated airports.

United Arab Emirates

UAE fights to recover from unprecedented floods

Dubai airport has partially reopened to flights after its runways were inundated with rain.

Russia

100,000 evacuated after floods hit Russia and Kazakhstan

Flooding in Russia and Kazakhstan has prompted the evacuation of more than 100,000 - with aid being delivered to affected regions.

Iceland

Residents forced to evacuate as volcano erupts in Iceland

The eruption of the Grindavik volcano is the second such natural disaster to befall the fishing town in the last few weeks.

Climate

Does a volcanic eruption emit more carbon dioxide than human activity?

As the volcano in Iceland threatens to erupt any minute now, some social media users are falsely claiming the fumes from the natural disaster will generate more CO2 than all of the cars and airplanes on earth.

Economy

Storm Frederico could raise insurance prices in Europe

The different weather-related disasters France has seen this year paint a pessimistic landscape for insurance prices in 2024.