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Cameron promises more funds for flood defence

British army helicopters are being used to drop emergency supplies to the flood-hit city of York, after a month’s worth of rain fell on northern

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Searching for survivors

Rescuers continue to search the site of a massive landslide in China’s manufacturing centre of Shenzhen on Tuesday. Dozens are still missing after a

China

Shenzhen survivor rescued after 67 hours under rubble

A man has been found alive 67 hours after a waste heap collapsed on an industrial estate in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. More than 70 others are

China

First body pulled from Shenzhen landslide, at least 81 still missing

Rescuers at the site of the Shenzhen landslide have pulled out the first body from the rubble. Efforts are being focussed on six main search areas

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World News

Weather mortality report primes leaders for UN climate change summit

The latest figures from the UN on global deaths attributed to climate change underscore the human tragedy of weather-related disasters. The report

Myanmar

Myanmar: dozens die in jade mine landslide

A landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar has killed at least 90 people. It is reported those who died were climbing on waste material

Brazil

Brazil dam burst kills 16

Several people have been killed in the southern Brazilian city of Mariana after two dams holding waste from an iron ore mine burst. A flood of slurry

World News

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan, India

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck south Asia near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border killing scores of people. The quake was felt in the Indian

Mexico

Relief in Mexico as Hurricane Patricia weakens

Hurricane Patricia has made landfall in western Mexico bringing with it the threat of floods and mudslides. Hurricane Patricia batters Mexico as one

Mexico

Hurricane Patricia: Storm weakens after hitting Mexico but remains highly dangerous

Patricia, one of the most powerful hurricanes in history, has slammed into Mexico’s Pacific coast. But as efforts continued to evacuate thousands

Philippines

4.5 million children affected by Typhoon Koppu, says charity

The United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has launched a 2.5 million euro appeal to help children affected by Typhoon Koppu in the Philippines

Philippines

Philippine clean up after Typhoon Koppu

As Typhoon Koppu weakens, the clean-up begins. Residents in the northern Philippines are getting back to normal after the storm, downgraded to a

Italy

Five people dead after floods in Benevento, Italy

At least five people have died after storms in central Italy caused major flooding and landslides. Italian news agency ANSA reported a 70-year-old

France

French Riviera declared 'disaster zone' after deadly flash floods

A major stretch of the French Riviera has been declared a natural disaster zone after torential rain caused catastrophic flooding. Towns such as

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France

Flash floods in France leave a trail of death and destruction

France has been left in shock after the deaths of at least 16 people in flash floods on the Riviera coast. There is a warning the death toll may

France

#inondations: French president visits flood-hit region

The French President flew straight to the stricken region by helicopter to show his solidarity with those affected by the flooding. 750 firefighters

France

At least 16 die in French floods

Officials now say at least 16 people have died in catastrophic flooding on the French Riviera. Prime Minister Francois Hollande confirmed the news as

France

Several reported dead and missing after severe floods in southern France

It is reported at least 10 people have died and six are missing after violent storms led to severe flooding on the French Riviera. Torrents of water

Guatemala

Guatemala mudslide kills dozens, 600 missing

The collapse of a hillside onto a town at the edge of Guatemala City has killed dozens of people. Officials say at least 600 people are believed