China

Video shows China motorway pile-up which kills at least two

At least two people have died and dozens injured after a motorway pile up in China’s eastern Jiangsu province between Shanghai and Nanjing.

2 April 2016

Belgium

Tornadoes wreak havoc in Oklahoma

At least seven people have been injured after a series of tornadoes hit the US state of Oklahoma, damaging homes and vehicles and blowing down power

31 March 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 March 2016

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Floods in the US south

Following heavy downpours this week, residents in the US south were forced to contend with rising floodwaters. Thousands were told to evacuate their

13 March 2016

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Snow in Mexico

Schools in Mexico City and eight states were closed on Thursday as a wave of winter weather struck the country. Heavy snow due to the cold front that

12 March 2016

Serbia

Rain-swollen rivers flood central Serbia

Swollen rivers in Serbia have flooded dozens of homes, land and roads prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people after heavy rainfall. Local

8 March 2016

World News

Peru sends in army to deal with floods blamed on El Niño

The authorities in Peru are sending the military to help areas affected by floods that have afflicted several parts of the country. Scientists blame

1 March 2016

USA

Several dead as US south and east lashed by storms and tornadoes

The US southeast and mid-Atlantic region have been lashed by violent thunderstorms and tornadoes that killed several people. The states of Louisiana

25 February 2016

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Fijian islands still cut off after cyclone

Fijians say they are still in desperate need of aid after a powerful cyclone destroyed homes and killed 42 people as aid workers warn of the risks of

24 February 2016

Fiji

Fears of disease in cyclone-hit Fiji amid race to reach remote islands

Aid agencies are rushing to distribute supplies in Fiji, ravaged at the weekend by Cyclone Winston which left at least 29 dead. People in Rakiraki on

23 February 2016

Jordan

Jordan: Bad weather forces closure of iconic Petra ruins

The ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan have been closed to visitors, amid fears of flash floods and rock slides. Braving bad weather, tourists visited

23 February 2016

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Russia: Icy water chess tournament

Russian winter swimmers found a new way to build up their stamina and concentration – by playing chess in icy water. In a lake in Russia’s Ural

22 February 2016

Fiji

'Race against time' to reach Cyclone Winston victims in Fiji

Fiji has embarked on a massive clean-up operation after what is described as the worst cyclone ever to hit the South Pacific island nation.

22 February 2016

Fiji

Fiji: At least 20 reported dead in wake of powerful storm

At least 20 people are now reported dead after a powerful storm tore through the Pacific island nation of Fiji. A massive clean-up operation has

22 February 2016

Fiji

Fiji hit by 'strongest ever' cyclone, nationwide curfew declared

Fiji declared a nationwide curfew on Saturday (January 20), as airlines suspended flights and the prime minister warned people to seek refuge from a

20 February 2016

Russia

Europe launches Sentinel-3A satellite to help track global warming

Europe has launched a satellite it is hoped will help predict climate change patterns as well as improve everyday weather forecasting. The

16 February 2016

World News

Storm Imogen wreaks havoc across Europe

Spain Rescue workers in Spain are battling against strong winds and crashing waves to recover the body of a 20-month-old baby. The child was swept

9 February 2016

France

Gusty winds hit Europe - on both sides of the Channel

Brittany and Normandy took a battering on Monday as France’s north and west bore the brunt of a storm that has seen gusts of around 140 kilometres

8 February 2016

Zimbabwe

State of disaster declared in drought-ridden Zimbabwe

A severe drought has hit Zimbabwe, leading President Robert Mugabe to declare a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country. The government

5 February 2016

World News

Huge storms batter Biscay, Ireland, Norway

Salvage teams on Friday managed to reach a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, which had been drifting in the Bay of Biscay. Spanish rescue helicopters

30 January 2016