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Five scenes in Game of Thrones that reflect climate change

Could the world of Westeros also deliver a powerful environmental message to those of us far beyond the seven kingdoms?

30/04/2019

Spain

Watch in 360°: Spanish military practices extreme winter rescues

In this immersive report, you can accompany the 2nd Battalion of the Military Emergencies Unit during its annual severe winter storms rescue manoeuvres in the Sierra Nevada mountains in southern Spain.

25/02/2019

Switzerland

One person dies following avalanche in Swiss ski resort

Valais cantonal police confirmed on Twitter that an avalanche occurred at around 2.15pm, leaving “several people buried”.

19/02/2019

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Teacher uses 'horse car' for daily commute

A school teacher in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan uses the body of an old car tied to a horse to commute to work.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

In pictures: UK turns white under big freeze

From snow-covered monuments to motorway chaos, take a look at how the sub-zero temperatures are affecting the UK.

03/02/2019

Estonia

Get ready, set, run to the sauna: Estonia holds annual sauna marathon

Get ready, set, run to the sauna: Estonia holds annual sauna marathon.

02/02/2019

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Fire department rescues child from icy pond

Emergency responders rescued a boy after he fell through an icy pond in Illinois

16/01/2019

Greece

Watch: Athens awakes to winter wonderland

The capital of Greece woke up on Tuesday to rare snowfall.

08/01/2019

China

Chinese landscapes transformed by snow

Unusually heavy snow in China's Guizhou Province is transforming the region into a winter wonderland.

31/12/2018

Russia

Russia's homeless use buses to escape winter chill

Local businesses have been donating old buses to Russia's homeless population as a way to escape winter temperatures

23/11/2018

Living

Vegan boots

Cruelty-free winter footwear

12/11/2018

Living

100% merino wool

Naturally renewable and biodegradable, it is one of the most sustainable fiber available today for the fashion industry.

09/11/2018

Living

Winter natural skincare

Cold creams, rescue oils and comfort balms.

05/11/2018

Belgium

Michelin Star Chefs cook for homeless in Belgium

The meals are being served at the Place de la Monnaie in Brussels to those in need of a hot meal as part of a Red Cross winter initiative.

03/11/2018

Partner content

Living the winter dream: Beijing snow sports and spectacles

Partner content presented by BEIJING

From adrenalin-fuelled winter sports competitions to breathtaking hikes, and luxurious spas, Beijing has everything you could want for a holiday in the snow.

18/09/2018

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Heavy snowfall blankets northern Germany in run up to Easter

With Easter is just around the corner, winter is making a particularly late return to northern Germany, bringing snow and freezing temperatures with it.

29/03/2018

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Germany and Poland experience late cold snap

There are reports of heavy snowfalls in Germany and Poland

29/03/2018

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2018 Winter Swimming World Championships come to a close in Estonia

Nearly 1,500 swimmers from over 35 countries took part in the event, plunging into sub zero temperatures.

12/03/2018

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Snow falls in the UK capital, covers Buckingham Palace in white

Snow covers London as the "Beast of the East" brings Siberian weather to Britain.

28/02/2018

South Korea

Canadian snowboarder wins bronze medal at Pyeongchang after near-death

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris won bronze in the men’s slopestyle category. McMorris suffered serious injuries last year when he crashed into a tree during a miscalculated jump.

12/02/2018