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Nature

'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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

USA

Major snowstorm heads to NYC after blanketing US Midwest

Temperatures were expected to be as low as -6C for the New York City metro area.

Spain

Madrid’s farming sector estimates €6 million loss from Storm Filomena

It's been more than two weeks since Storm Filomena - and the consequences are still visible in Madrid’s countryside.

Green News

Flood victims offered free counselling as Storm Christoph hits the UK

Widespread flooding is causing mental and physical devastation for those affected by the extreme weather.

World News

Heavy snowfall and extreme cold sweeps over Europe

Temperatures plummeted to -28°C in some places.

Experiences

Mountaineers attempting first ever summit of K2 during winter

K2 is the second-highest peak in the world and the only summit over 8,000 metres never to have been reached during winter.

Spain

'Brrrrrrrr!': Spain records its coldest ever temperature of -35.8°C

Spain is currently being battered by Storm Filomena with "heavy snowfalls" expected even at altitudes of just 200 metres

Green News

Heavy snow around the world brings joy and challenges

From polar bears playing to sticky situations across Europe, the last few days have seen extraordinary snowfall.

United Kingdom

Britain issues severe flood warnings as Storm Bella approaches

More than 1,300 households were told to evacuate in Bedfordshire as the country braced for Storm Bella.

United Kingdom

Rare 'thundersnow' storm mistaken for explosion in Scotland

Several calls were made to police in Edinburgh on Thursday evening as a rare snowstorm was mistaken for an explosion.

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Vladivostok left draped in ice after freak storms

Freak ice storms following an abnormal weather phenomenon have left 150,000 people without water and electricity in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok and prompted a state of emergency.

Philippines

One million evacuated as Philippines battered by Typhoon Goni

Typhoon Goni hit the island province of Catanduanes at dawn with sustained winds of 225 kilometres per hour and gusts of 280 kph.

Green News

World’s biggest Arctic expedition brings back 1000 ice samples

It has been in stuck in the Arctic ice for a year.

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

France-Italy floods: Graves unearthed by floodwaters in France

The Italian authorities say they are not sure if some of the bodies are of those reported dead in the storms.

Greece

Cyclone Ianos: Two dead and one missing after rare storm hits Greece

Two people were found dead and another reported missing in floodwaters on mainland Greece after Cyclone Ianos made landfall on Friday.