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Pacific storm reaches southern California after leaving a trail of death and destruction through three states

Devastating weather along America’s Pacific coast got worse when a mini-tornado added its destructive power to the mix, and previously unaffected

France

French mayor sentenced to 4 years jail in Xynthia case

A French court has sentenced a mayor to four years in jail in a trial for manslaughter. The court ruled René Marratier concealed flood risks in

USA

Huge waves claw homes into sea as rain, winds, and snow batter America's Pacific coast

The song goes it never rains in Southern California, but the northern part of the state and America’s Pacific south-west is being battered with high

USA

Heavy rains and strong winds leave homes without power in California

In California, tens of thousands of homes lost power after one of the biggest storms in the last few years swept across the state. Heavy rains and

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Heavy rains cause havoc in Greece and Romania

At least four people have died in Greece since Saturday as heavy rain battered the north-eastern part of the country. Several regions have declared a state of emergency as the downpours showed no sig

United Kingdom

'Weather bomb' causes blackouts and transport disruptions in UK

It is being described as a weather bomb that took many by surprise. Transport was disrupted and thousands of homes had their power cut off in a storm

Philippines

Hagupit death toll rises to 27 as storm heads for Manila

Typhoon Hagupit weakened into a tropical storm on Monday. The Philippine Red Cross said that it had left at least 27 people dead in its wake, most

Philippines

Philippines impact from Typhoon Hagupit lower than feared

The Red Cross in the Philippines has confirmed reports of 21 deaths from Typhoon Hagupit. After authorities near the storm’s first contact with land

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Typhoon Hagupit wreaks destruction across Philippines

Philippines

More than a million take shelter as Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit sweeping across eastern Philippines

Philippines

Typhoon Hagupit threatens huge destruction across the Philippines

A powerful typhoon has roared into the eastern Philippines. Lashing rain and strong winds have toppled power lines and brought down trees in areas

Philippines

Philippines: 600,000 flee Typhoon Hagupit

More than half a million people have fled villages in the Philippines to brace for Typhoon Hagupit. Hagupit, Filipino for “smash”, slightly weakened

Philippines

Mass evacuation in Philippines as the islands wait for Typhoon Hagupit to strike.

Around 500,000 people living in coastal areas of the Philippines have fled inland as the islands await the arrival of a powerful storm. Typhoon

Philippines

Unusual storms hit Sydney, typhoon threatening Philippines weakens

Thunderstorms have been causing havoc in the Australian state of New South Wales and more are on the way. Lightning, hailstorms, heavy rain and flash

Philippines

Philippines prepare for the worst as Super Typhoon Hagupit approaches

People on the Philippines flee inland fearing Typhoon Hagupit could be as devastating as last year's storm that left 7000 people dead.

Poland

Polish 'miracle' toddler survives freezing ordeal

A doctor in Poland says it is a ‘miracle’ that a two year-old toddler survived after being found unconscious in sub-zero temperatures. Adam wondered

World News

Ice and winds cause havoc in east and central Europe

Daily life has been severely disrupted in parts of Serbia, Austria and the Czech Republic.

France

Five dead after heavy storms in south of France

Spain

Tornado tears up Spanish resort

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Twelve injured as huge storm lashes Australian city of Brisbane