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Cats and dogs rescued after floods in southern Spain

Spain's Civil Guard rescued several pets after floodwaters submerged homes in Jerez de la Frontera. Heavy rain caused the River Guadalete to overflow.

Portugal

Six dead as Storm Kristin wreaks havoc in Portugal with 202 km/h winds

Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity.

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Storm Chandra: Dozens of flood warnings remain in place as heavy rain hits the UK

More than 80 flood warnings remain in place across Hampshire and Dorset in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.

Climate

Frost quakes cause loud booms when bitterly cold temperatures persist

“Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service.

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Storm Kristin kills two in Portugal, causes widespread damage and power cuts

Storm Kristin killed two men in Portugal, causing injuries and over 3,000 emergency callouts. Power cuts persist, and many roads and schools are closed.

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Storm Chandra causes flooding and power outages across Ireland

Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power.

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Hundreds of people evacuated in Sicily's Niscemi after landslide

No deaths or injuries have been reported following the landslide, which took place on Sunday.

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Drone footage shows snow-covered US cities, snow plows at work

Much of the United States was braced for a monster storm this weekend.

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United States: Empty shelves as shoppers race to stock up before winter storm

Residents across Southern states headed to supermarkets to stock up on home supplies ahead of a major winter storm.

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Storm Ingrid causes flooding in parts of western France

Orange alerts for rain and flooding, as well as wave submersion, remain in place for Finistere and Morbihan.

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Cyclone Harry causes major damage across Sardinia, southern Italy

Cyclone Harry has devastated Sardinia, causing damages expected to reach hundreds of millions of euros, according to governor Alessandra Todde.

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Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

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Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

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Storm Harry hits Malta with strong winds and high waves

Malta was hit by strong winds and high waves as Storm Harry battered its islands.

Russia

"Snow apocalypse": Russia's Kamchatka emerges from record winter storm

Life is slowly returning to normal in Russia’s far east after what residents are calling a “snow apocalypse.” A powerful cyclone dumped record snowfall on the Kamchatka region, burying homes, blocking roads, and disrupting public transport.

Earth News

Solar storm brings aurora borealis to Portuguese skies

Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm.

Travel News

Storm Goretti: UK flight cancellations and train disruption

Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations continuing on Friday.

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Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and snow, leaving thousands without power

Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti pummels Europe. Forecasters in France and Britain issued weather warnings, urging people to stay inside their homes.

Netherlands

Two teens held as Dutch police probe alleged 'snowball beating' death

According to local media outlet Rijnmond, police believe youths were throwing snowballs at passing cars which led to a physical altercation with the 60-year-old victim.

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Heavy rains and flooding turn deadly in California

Another strong storm hit Southern California, raising fears of the wettest Christmas in years.