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Europe grapples with plunging temperatures, flood threats and heavy snowfall

The continent is dealing with week of extreme cold and blizzard-like conditions.

14/01/2017

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More than 70 deaths as extreme weather hits Europe

In some countries temperatures are at their lowest in more than 50 years, causing misery for residents and headaches for authorities

13/01/2017

Philippines

At least six killed in Philippines typhoon

The typhoon that spoiled Christmas Day in parts of the Philippines has killed at least six people, officials say.

27/12/2016

Italy

Floods cause havoc and victims in northern Italy

A state of disaster has been declared in two regions after severe flooding that has left at least one person dead and others missing.

25/11/2016

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Two killed as violent storms hit Italy

Two people have died and dozens more were injured as violent storms lashed Italy.

07/11/2016

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Hurricane Matthew aftermath

Humanitarian agencies still assess the needs of people in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew.

21/10/2016

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Matthew heads for Florida as authorities call on residents to leave

Hurricane Matthew has picked up strength and is heading for Florida.

06/10/2016

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South Korea: typhoon Chaba causes severe flooding

Typhoon Chaba has hit the southern South Korean city of Ulsan, causing heavy flooding and widespread damage.

06/10/2016

Cuba

Hurricane Matthew sweeps across the Caribbean

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05/10/2016

Haiti

Hurricane Matthew batters the Caribbean

Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica are bracing for "catastrophic" floods and mudslides that forecasters fear will be triggered by the storm's 230 kph winds and a metre of rainfall.

04/10/2016

Colombia

Deadly Hurricane Matthew reaches highest level

Hurricane Matthew has turned deadly off Colombia’s Caribbean coast, killing at least one person as it heads north.

01/10/2016

China

Dozens missing in eastern China after landslides

At least 32 people are missing in south eastern China after heavy rains triggered two major landslides.

29/09/2016

World News

Power restored in South Australia after state-wide black out

Severe storms which left South Australia without power on Wednesday are set to intensify, as political recriminations fly over the black out.

29/09/2016

World News

Hurricane Newton proves deadly for Mexico

Hurricane Newton has given western Mexico a hammering but despite the first reported loss of life, the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas knows it could have been a whole lot…

07/09/2016

Norway

Lightning strike kills 323 wild reindeer in Norway

A lightning strike in Norway has killed more than 300 reindeer.

29/08/2016

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Tropical storm in Belize

Before hitting Belize, tropical storm Earl was classed as a hurricane.

05/08/2016

World News

Torrential rain causes floods and havoc across China

Torrential rain across China has caused dramatic flooding in hundreds of towns and trapped many local residents.

21/07/2016

India

Lighting kills scores in India

At least 90 people have been killed by lightning strikes in India.

22/06/2016

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Severe flooding plagues Sydney as major storms hit

Torrential rain and high winds battered Australia’s east coast on Sunday, leaving up to 26,000 homes without power while flooding forced hundreds of people into evacuation…

06/06/2016

United Kingdom

Storm Katie batters Britain

Storm Katie has swept though southern England, battering buildings, causing travel chaos and, at its peak, leaving up to 100,000 homes without power

28/03/2016