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Reflecting Pool in US capital covered with ice

People walk over the frozen Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, as a historic winter storm and Arctic blast engulf the US.

Austria

All missing skiers rescued after avalanche in western Austria

Helicopters and several teams accompanied by dogs were mobilised for the search effort on Sunday.

USA

Winter storm: 18 dead, a million without power in US and Canada

The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico.

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Festive lights brighten tourist destinations across the world

Bruges, Hampton Court and Brooklyn are among the tourist destinations that have been pulling out the stops to provide lighting displays for the festive season.

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Travel News

Road to Iceland airport reopens but hundreds of travellers still stuck

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded at Keflavik Airport after all international flights were cancelled due to severe weather.

Destinations

These 9 destinations offer winter sun for under €100 per night

Off-season is the perfect time to find deals on breaks in sunny destinations.

Ukraine

How will the onset of winter impact Russia's war in Ukraine?

Experts explain how the winter can impact the lives of civilians and military personnel.

Finland

Santa is back in business as Lapland expects tourism rebound

After the previous pandemic-hit Christmases, Santa is back in business in Lapland. The northern Finnish region, fabled as the home of Father Christmas, is preparing for a bumper season with 63,000 arrivals expected.

Experiences

The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice

The solstice - which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. How should you spend it?

Lithuania

Lithuanians turn used car parts into stoves to help warm Ukrainians

It comes amid frequent energy blackouts in Ukraine as Russian forces target the country's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Ukraine

No electricity, no gas, no running water: Ukrainians brace for winter

Millions face the freezing Ukrainian winter without power following waves of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Dozens of countries have pledged €1bn in aid.

Health news

COVID, flu and RSV: How to prepare for this winter’s triple threat

Experts warn that a triple threat of COVID, flu and RSV could combine to put even more pressure on public health systems this winter.

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Kherson vulnerable as weather stalls frontline combat

Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina gives the latest update about the war in Ukraine, as fighting along frontlines stalls because of the weather.

People

Meet the energy migrants flying south to escape winter heating bills

Software developer Victor Varlamov is one of many fleeing to southern Europe to avoid steep heating bills and a harsh winter.

Finland

Finland and Sweden step up military aid to Ukraine ahead of winter

The Nordic nations recently announced their biggest packages of military assistance so far to help Ukraine.

Ukraine

'We expect 2-3 million more people to leave their homes' WHO warns

The World Health Organization warns that millions of Ukrainians will leave their homes for warmth and safety this winter, with temperatures reaching minus 20 degrees Celsius as the country’s infrastructure is either damaged or destroyed.

Ukraine

'Worst winter of our lives': Kyiv prepares for cold, dark times ahead

More than 10 million Ukrainians were left without power by mid-week last week, according to President Zelenskyy.

Destinations

From ice music to sparkly wine, here’s why you should visit Trentino

With its blend of alpine peaks, mountain lakes and Italian cuisine, Trentino makes for the perfect winter getaway.

Ukraine

Russia rejoins grain deal and other key developments from Ukraine war

Here is all you need to know about the Ukraine war on Wednesday.

Green News

‘Sobriété enérgetique’: Inside France’s plan to avoid blackouts

Politicians have been seen in turtlenecks and government buildings are cutting their heating in an effort to inspire people to follow suit.