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Air passengers at risk of exposure to rare 'dark lightning' radiation

Gamma-ray flashes from a little-known phenomenon could be hitting passengers with a radiation dose equivalent to 10 X-rays.

Experiences

Winter storm: What’s it like to be stranded in the US right now?

Not all the stories of Christmas travel chaos have been tales of woe.

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Watch: Philippines hit by heavy flooding during Christmas weekend

At least eight people have died and another 19 people are missing after heavy flooding hit the Philippines over the Christmas weekend.

USA

Rare 'bomb cyclone' winter weather warnings for millions of Americans

Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled travel plans ahead of Chrismas holiday weekend.

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Watch: Severe floods rip through central-western Spain

The most violently impacted region remains Extremadura where more than 200 people were evacuated.

Climate

These European countries face the biggest threat from climate change

From floods to fire, climate change can wreak havoc on our homes. This insurance company has mapped out where’s most at risk.

Spain

Storm leaves hundreds stranded and planes grounded at Valencia airport

It's the latest record-breaking weather event in Spain this year, after the hottest summer and hottest October on record.

Belize

Tropical Storm Lisa: Hurricane warnings as high winds head for Belize

Lisa was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by early Wednesday when it crosses over or near the Bay Islands and approach Belize later in the day.

Philippines

Philippines storm victims 'feared tsunami and ran toward mudslide'

The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae climbed on Sunday to 48, with more than 20 others missing and many parts of the country still inundated with water.

Philippines

Dozens still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines

Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes.

Nature

Trentino: The Italian region embracing ‘back-to-nature’ forestry

In 2018, a devastating storm ripped up thousands of trees in Northern Italy. Then, a bark-beetle plague struck.

USA

Dozens confirmed dead as Hurricane Ian sweeps north from Florida

As of Saturday night, nearly a million homes and businesses in Florida were still without electricity, down from a peak of 2.67 million.

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Croatia

Man dies after torrential rain floods Croatian port town of Rijeka

A local school and dozens of other buildings were damaged in the flooding, officials said.

Travel News

Airlines organise ‘rescue flights’ to clear Storm Hermine backlog

After three days of heavy rain, Storm Hermine has finally eased - allowing stranded travellers to leave the Canary Islands.

Spain

One dead after heavy rains hit Canary Islands and Spanish mainland

A 62-year-old man was found dead in the southeastern Murcia region on Sunday.

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Typhoon Noru causes flooding in northern Philippines

Typhoon Noru hit the northern Philippines on Monday, killing five rescuers.

Canada

'It’s quite terrifying': Homes washed into sea as storm batters Canada

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to provide assistance to those affected, as troops are deployed to help recovery efforts.

World News

Tropical storm hits the Caribbean and hurricane warnings issued

One man was killed in Guadeloupe after heavy rains caused by tropical storm Fiona burst the banks of a local river and swept away his house. Fiona is now heading to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico where hurricane warnings are in place.

Climate

Will climate change make hail storms more severe?

Giant hailstones rained down on Catalonia this week, shattering car windows and injuring dozens. Climate change could make these events more common.