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Poland hit by storms: floods, fallen trees and emergency callouts

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China

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

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Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.

Nature

Tornado, hail and thunderstorms: Germany's current weather situation

A tornado has swept across Gronau in North Rhine-Westphalia. The German Weather Service is warning of thunderstorms over the weekend.

Earth News

Portugal racing to prevent ‘a terrible summer’ of wildfires

The public are being asked to 'do their part' by clearing tinder from around their homes.

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Powerful tornado tears across Oklahoma

A powerful tornado struck Oklahoma damaging homes, downing power lines, and blocking roads. The storm hit near Enid and surrounding areas, prompting emergency responses. No fatalities were reported, with only minor injuries confirmed so far.

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Inside Portugal's €111m battle to stop its beaches from vanishing

Portuguese authorities have earmarked €111 million for coastal restoration and protection.

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Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

USA

Tornado in Michigan kills three and injures several as powerful storms sweep region

Three people were killed and 12 others injured after a tornado was believed to have struck the Union Lake area in the US state, authorities said. Powerful storms swept across the state on Friday, damaging buildings and knocking down trees as tornado warnings were issued across southern Michigan.

Earth News

10 million-year-old whale fossils discovered on Portuguese beach

According to experts, the two whale skeletons found are "among the most complete in Europe".

Nature

Vibrant wildflowers transform arid southern Spain after heavy rains

While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.

France

Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France

France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.

Earth News

Flooded and unprepared: Portugal storms reveal climate planning gaps

The devastation of recent storms has sparked questions about how cities are being built and planned in the face of climate change.

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Storm Nils lashes France's Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees

Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront.

France

Storm Nils in France kills one and leaves 850,000 homes without power

The storm arrived late on Wednesday evening and swept across western France before moving southeast towards the Mediterranean coast and Corsica.

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Nine killed as Cyclone Gezani batters Madagascar

Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar's main port city and left at least 31 people dead as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with high winds and rain, authorities said Wednesday.

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Storm aftermath: aerial footage shows widespread flooding in Spain’s Andalusia

Images from the Spanish authorities showing areas still flooded in southern Spain after the passage of the new storm Marta.