1 week ago Explosion at Swiss ski resort town bar leaves ‘several’ dead during New Year’s celebrations: Live updates

Explosion at Crans-Montana venue triggers deadly fire as revellers welcomed 2026

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2 w. ago California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms

Mudslides, big waves and atmospheric rivers slam state after LA’s wettest Christmas season in 54 yearsA strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned. Residents were told to be ready to evacuate the mountain town of Wrightwood about 80 miles (130km) north-east of Los Angeles because of mudslides. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 10 images as Greater Manchester hit with flood and fog warnings this week

The region has seen Met Office flood and fog warnings this week as heavy rain has persisted

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4 w. ago UK floods: Urgent Met Office warning 'homes will be destroyed' as downpours hit

The Met Office now has a weather warning in place for several areas, including south Wales, on Wednesday, as up to 60mm of rain is expected to lash across the UK

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4 w. ago Hundreds of homes in Wales without power after severe weather

It comes as several areas of Wales have been issued with flood warnings after parts of the country were hit by torrential rain

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4 w. ago Live updates as town is hit by flooding and several warnings are issued

An amber rain warning has been issued for South Wales today

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