56 h. ago Weather tracker: tropical storm brings torrential rain to Philippines

Warnings in place for storm surges and flooding, with landslides and volcanic mudflows possible on LuzonThe Philippines is experiencing its first tropical storm of the year. Ada, also known as Nokaen, slowly developed into a tropical storm on Friday, travelling northwards along the east coast over the weekend and bringing torrential rain of up to 200mm a day and maximum wind gusts of up to 65mph near the storm’s centre.The system is expected to remain a tropical storm until Tuesday as it tracks north-west, though weakening as a result of the incoming north-east monsoon, transitioning back to a tropical depression, which could bring further rain and strong winds enhanced by the monsoon later in the week. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Mark Carney in China positions Canada for ‘the world as it is, not as we wish it’

PM’s visit to Beijing seen as a welcome reset to relations in a ‘new world order’ but critics worry what trade deal could mean for Canadian workersMark Carney’s trip to Beijing this week secured what he described as a “preliminary but landmark” trade deal and a recognition – welcomed by Beijing – that countries are operating in a “new world order”.Carney’s visit is the first time in nearly a decade that a Canadian prime minister has been welcomed in Beijing. It comes after years of a deep freeze in the relationship between Ottawa and Beijing that Carney wants to thaw, in order to reduce his country’s precarious reliance on the United States. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scotland's deep freeze to return as two areas to see 15 inch snow bomb in a day

Now isn't the time to put away your hats and scarves as the weather maps predict the wintry showers will continue.

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9 d. ago Weather tracker: Canada issues warnings for freezing rain, heavy snow and strong winds

Severe weather, driven by two low-pressure systems merging, is expected to bring power outages and hazardous road conditionsAtlantic Canada is under widespread weather warnings for snow, freezing rain and strong winds as a winter storm moves across the region. In Newfoundland, up to 40cm of snow fell on Sunday, along with wind gusts of about 74mph, creating blizzard-like conditions.The storm began late on Sunday and is forecast to persist until Tuesday morning. Freezing rain warnings are in place across Nova Scotia, including Annapolis and Kings counties, while parts of New Brunswick could get up to 25cm of snow on Monday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Thousands of tourists stranded in Europe as snow and deep freeze cancels flights

Heavy snowfall, high winds and icy roads have made travel difficult in parts of Europe

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1 week ago Thousands of tourists stranded in northern Finland as deep freeze halts flights

Thousands of tourists are stranded in northern Finland after flights at Kittilä airport were canceled due to severe cold

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2 w. ago Two school buses crash on ‘icy’ roads as UK prepares for Storm Goretti

A deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.

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2 w. ago Met Office issues urgent injury warning as new yellow alert covers Scotland

The end of the current deep freeze doesn't seem to be in sight as the Met Office extends yellow warning to blanket Scotland.

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2 w. ago Scotland griped by snow and ice as freezing temperatures bite

Scotland has been plunged into a deep freeze, as winter weather continues to sweep across the UK.

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2 w. ago Warning over common radiator trick that 'increases risk of a house fire'

As the UK braces for a deep freeze, many are looking for ways to save money on heating bills - but one popular trick could be dangerous

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2 w. ago Scotland Gritter Names: The full list of Scottish gritter names and how to track them as severe weather hits Scotland

Here’s how you can track Scotland’s gritters – including a full list of Scottish gritter names.

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2 w. ago All you need to know about the Met Office's latest yellow weather warning for snow

Snow is expected to blanket the whole of Scotland on Tuesday morning as the deep freeze continues.

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2 w. ago Snow to blanket Scotland in new areas as Met Office warns of 'further disruptions'

Areas in the Central Belt and below have been issues a new snow warning as the deep freeze continues.

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2 w. ago Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica

Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for manyIt has been a cold start to the year across much of Europe, particularly in central regions, where temperatures dropped to double-digit negatives. Heavy snowfall hit parts of eastern and central Europe on New Year’s Eve, notably in Poland and Ukraine, with similar conditions across the Alps on the first few days of the year.The cold is likely to continue this week as an Arctic air mass sinks south across Europe, pulling temperatures well below the seasonal average outside south-east Europe. Temperatures are expected to fall widely by about 5C (41F) below average, with some areas – such as parts of central and north-eastern Europe – up to 10C lower than the norm. When wind chill is taken into account, it will feel even colder. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Major gas outage leaves families without heating amidst Met Office amber cold alert

The gas outage in Salcombe, Kinsbridge and Malborough comes as the UK was plunged into a deep freeze with all parts of England being issued with an amber health alert as temperatures drop to freezing

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2 w. ago In pictures: Snow blankets parts of UK as 2026 begins in deep freeze

Yellow and amber weather warnings for snow and ice will continue into the weekend as more snow is expected

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3 w. ago Weather tracker: Polar wind set to end warmth in US south and midwest

Spring-like weather experienced by many Americans to end, while heavy snow in Japan brings deadly conditionsA week of extremes in the US as Arctic air plunges southwards across many states, sweeping away record-breaking warmth from last weekend. With low pressure in the west drawing up warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico, much of the south and midwest basked in spring-like weather this weekend with temperatures widely an extraordinary 15-20C above normal for late December.This week, however, most people will ditch their summer clothes for hats and scarves as a ridge pressure builds across the west, allowing for a polar air mass to dive southward, bringing freezing temperatures and the risk of snow. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Weather tracker: Deep freeze grips Canada as US records warmest Christmas

Temperatures plunge below -50C in the Yukon, while swaths of US experience springlike weatherNorthern Canada has been gripped by an intense and prolonged cold spell, with temperatures hovering between -20C and -40C for weeks. On Tuesday, Braeburn in the Yukon recorded -55.7C, its coldest December temperature since 1975.Meanwhile, Mayo and Dawson endured 16 consecutive nights below -40C, with Mayo plunging to -50.4C on Monday. Whitehorse also recorded 10 nights when temperatures dropped below -30C. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Met Office reveals 2025 likely to be UK's hottest year on record with 10C average temperature

The UK might have had its warmest year on record

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last month Weather tracker: Further flood watches issued across California

Heavy rain and mountain snow forecast for northern and central parts, with river and flooding likely in Los AngelesAfter prolonged heavy rainfall and devastating flooding across the Pacific north-west in the past few weeks, further flood watches have been issued across California through this week.With 50-75mm (2-3in) of rainfall already reported across northern California this weekend, a series of atmospheric rivers will continue to bring periods of heavy rain and mountain snow across the northern and central parts of the state, with flood watches extending until Friday. Continue reading...

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