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Deadly tornado rips through the Czech Republic

The tornado formed on Thursday night during a series of thunderstorms across the entire country.

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Deadly tornadoes roar through Alabama

Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama

Climate

Wildfire risk increases in the UK due to climate change, says study

Periods of 'exceptional danger' could rise to four days per year on average by 2080.

Green News

Australia’s ‘unprecedented’ flooding triggers climate change concerns

Thousands have been affected in some of the same regions hit by Australia's devastating wildfires last summer.

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Travel News

Space hurricane over the North Pole caught on camera

A swirling mass of plasma that rains electrons instead of water was caught on satellite in 2014, but the images have only just been uncovered.

World News

Europe's winter temperatures have been extreme this year. Here's why.

From one extreme to another, the temperatures across Europe have been on a rollercoaster journey this winter.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our round-up of the week's biggest news stories as captured through the lens' of photographers around the world.

Nature

'Cold-stunned' sea turtles rescued from deadly Texas snowstorm

Volunteers have been trying to warm up the animals despite problems with water and power in the southern US state.

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Ancient monuments covered by rare heavy snow in central Athens

While snow is common in Greece's north and its mountains during the winter, it is rare on the islands and in the centre of the capital.

Germany

Warnings issued for homeless after Arctic blast hits northern Europe

An aid group has said at least four people had been found frozen to death in Germany alone.

World News

Europe fights a big freeze while Greece enjoys spring-like conditions

The heavy snow, rain and freezing conditions ushered in by Storm Darcy have led to severe disruption across Europe. It's been warmer in Greece but sub-zero conditions could arrive in the coming days.

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Check out these video clips of the snow in Europe right now

Snow has covered Europe in the past few days. Here are some of the best views.

USA

Major snowstorm heads to NYC after blanketing US Midwest

Temperatures were expected to be as low as -6C for the New York City metro area.

Spain

Madrid’s farming sector estimates €6 million loss from Storm Filomena

It's been more than two weeks since Storm Filomena - and the consequences are still visible in Madrid’s countryside.

Green News

Flood victims offered free counselling as Storm Christoph hits the UK

Widespread flooding is causing mental and physical devastation for those affected by the extreme weather.

World News

Heavy snowfall and extreme cold sweeps over Europe

Temperatures plummeted to -28°C in some places.

Moments

Mountaineers attempting first ever summit of K2 during winter

K2 is the second-highest peak in the world and the only summit over 8,000 metres never to have been reached during winter.

Spain

'Brrrrrrrr!': Spain records its coldest ever temperature of -35.8°C

Spain is currently being battered by Storm Filomena with "heavy snowfalls" expected even at altitudes of just 200 metres

Green News

Heavy snow around the world brings joy and challenges

From polar bears playing to sticky situations across Europe, the last few days have seen extraordinary snowfall.

United Kingdom

Britain issues severe flood warnings as Storm Bella approaches

More than 1,300 households were told to evacuate in Bedfordshire as the country braced for Storm Bella.