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Seven bodies found as hunt for Norway landslide survivors is paused

Three people are still missing after the December 28 disaster but hopes of finding them alive are now waning.

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Winter fishing season has come once again to Chagan Lake in China

Each year, local fishermen use a centuries-old fishing technique to catch fish and are joined by visitors from across China coming to witness the carnival as temperatures fall from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius below zero.

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Russian Father Frosts surprise children at hospital

Russian volunteers dressed in "Father Frost" costumes abseiled down the sides of a Moscow children's hospital on Friday to wish the young patients inside a Happy New Year.

Travel News

7 best winter destinations in Europe

The continent has a wealth of diverse destinations whether you are looking for winter sun or ancient monuments.

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Travel News

The top 7 places to feel Christmassy, without leaving your sofa

If you’re not feeling all that Christmassy yet, fear not, we’re here to help. Here are some of the top festive locations around the world.

Living

6 sustainable coats to keep you warm this winter

We've compiled the cosiest, most environmentally-friendly coats on the market.

Living

9 eco-friendly remedies to nourish your skin during winter

There's something for all budgets in our list of eco-friendly skin remedies for the winter months.

Europe News

Coronavirus: Saving lives comes before Christmas celebrations, says EU

Brussels has made a festive warning and called on EU countries to remain vigilant against coronavirus until a vaccine is widely available.

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Huge mudslide engulfs Sardinia town of Bitti

Heavy rains caused powerful mudslides which covered the streets of Bitti city centre.

Travel News

Even Santa’s helpers are at risk of redundancy this year

It's feared that some of Santa's helpers in Lapland might lose their jobs due to visitor numbers plummeting during the pandemic.

Destinations

Here's what skiing holidays will look like this winter

From contactless chalets to the potential death of apres ski, resorts across Europe have been introducing special measures to ensure skiers feel safe and secure on the mountain.

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Russians amuse in creative home-made sledge riding

Russians competed in a downhill competition for the most creative home-made sledge on Sunday.

World News

Europe sees warmest winter since records began

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) announces that the past three-month period from December 2019 to February 2020, was by far the warmest on record for Europe.

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Canadian Army sent to Newfoundland after massive snow drift

Residents in St John's, Newfoundland, shovel snow after more than 28 inches (70 centimeters) of snow fell in 24 hours in the provincial capital.

World News

2019 sets record for Europe's hottest December - Copernicus

The global record set in December 2015 was also matched, says the EU's climate change monitoring agency.

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North Korea's Kim out in the cold with US relations on thin ice

Experts have suggested the symbolic footage is the precursor for a major policy announcement.

Living

Soybean skiwear is the new plant-based trend of 2020

Why vegan, cruelty-free skiwear is forecast to be the next big thing in the new year.

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'Largest maze of clear ice in US' opens in Washington DC

A new winter wonderland has opened in the US capital.

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Ice-mining: Watch how this Chinese city gets its ice for sculptures

The northeastern Chinese city of Harbin held its first ice mining festival on the Songhua River on Saturday, kicking off the city's winter tourist season.

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Hardy Russians take the plunge in icy Lake Baikal

Russian winter swimmers, also known as 'walruses' in the country, took to the freezing waters of Lake Baikal to mark national Walrus Day.