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Two twisting tornados simultaneously 'raked' through Ontario and Michigan

Reports confirm that two fast-moving tornados "raked" through the southwestern region of Ontario and a residential area of Michigan on Thursday night.

Danielle Summer Aug 30, 2023

40 Dramatic Photos Of Sinkholes And Giant Craters That Swallowed Homes And Cars Around The World

We look at craters that have suddenly opened up around the world.

David Sim Feb 16, 2018

Indonesia floods in pictures: Deadly landslides in Jakarta and West Java after torrential rains

Torrential rains have caused havoc in Jakarta and neighbouring West Java, as flooding and landslides have killed at least five people.

David Sim Feb 06, 2018

Snow of the Century: Moscow blanketed in white after heaviest snowfall since records began

An average month's amount of snow fell on Moscow over the weekend, with the depth of the snow reaching 62 centimetres (24.5 inches) in some parts.

David Sim Feb 05, 2018

Before-and-after photos of floods in Paris as River Seine continues to rise

Rivers across France keep getting more and more swollen as more and more rain falls on the country,.

David Sim Jan 25, 2018

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany by plunging into icy water in Russia and eastern Europe

In temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius (–22F), believers immersed themselves in cross-shaped holes cut into thick ice covering rivers and lakes.

David Sim Jan 19, 2018

At least 11 killed as Storm Friederike slams into the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

Three people were killed in Belgium and the Netherlands, and at least eight people died in Germany as powerful winds ripped roofs off buildings, toppled trees and blew trucks off the road.

David Sim Jan 19, 2018

Australian Open 2018 heat: Players battling to remain upright, let alone play world class tennis

Temperatures at the Australian Open have reached 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) with reports of 69 degrees (156F) being measured on the court surface.

David Sim Jan 18, 2018

UK snow photos and videos: Stranded cars and leaping dogs

While getting stranded in a blizzard is nobody's idea of fun, you can never have too many slow-motion videos of dogs jumping to catch snowballs.

David Sim Jan 17, 2018

Photos: Rescuers and sniffer dogs hunt for survivors or bodies in deep mud inside Montecito homes

The search for survivors and bodies after a mudslide engulfed homes in Santa Barbara County enters its third day. Seventeen people confirmed dead, with five still unaccounted for.

David Sim Jan 12, 2018

In pictures: Rescue workers hunt for 17 people still missing after mudslides hit California

Hundreds of rescue workers and volunteers are continuing the gruelling work of hunting for survivors and digging up bodies in the sea of mud and wreckage in Santa Barbara County.

David Sim Jan 11, 2018

Photos show terrifying power of deadly mudslides that swept through Santa Barbara county

The death toll from the mudslides that swept through Santa Barbara county is expected to rise as rescue workers search for an unknown number people still unaccounted for.

David Sim Jan 10, 2018

In pictures: Thousands of tourists stranded as Swiss resort of Zermatt is cut off by heavy snow

Around 13,000 tourists have become stranded by heavy snow in Zermatt, at the foot of Switzerland's famous Matterhorn.

David Sim Jan 09, 2018

Winter Storm Grayson: Latest photos of huge amounts of snow after 'bomb cyclone' hit US northeast

The latest photos of the massive winter storm barrelling into the northeastern US, as a rapid plunge in barometric pressure causes bombogenesis or a "bomb cyclone".

David Sim Jan 04, 2018

In pictures: Storm Eleanor's winds and waves batter western Europe after hitting Ireland and Britain

After battering Britain and Ireland, Storm Eleanor slammed into western Europe, derailing trains, toppling trees and halting flights.

David Sim Jan 04, 2018

Stunning photos of partly frozen Niagara Falls as US and Canada brace for 'bomb cyclone'

Extreme cold weather has caused parts of the Niagara Falls to freeze as a massive winter storm, followed by possible record-breaking cold, moves up the eastern US.

David Sim Jan 04, 2018

Amazing photos of freezing conditions in the US and Canada. And there's worse weather on the way...

The bone-chillingly cold temperatures have frozen parts of Niagara Falls and caused a mile-long pile-up on Interstate 90 near Buffalo, New York.

David Sim Jan 03, 2018

In pictures: Brave (or foolhardy) swimmers taking the plunge in icy waters

Across the northern hemisphere a few brave (or foolhardy) souls celebrated the festive season by diving into frozen lakes or paddling in frigid oceans.

David Sim Jan 02, 2018

The best snow photos: Misery for commuters, but joy for children and dogs

Heavy snow led to travel disruptions, traffic accidents and school closures – as well as snowman building, sledging and a flurry of pretty pictures

David Sim Dec 11, 2017

'Biblical disaster': Deadly flash floods devastate towns near Athens, Greece

The overnight deluge hit the industrial towns of Nea Peramos and Mandra, about 27km (17 miles) west of Athens, trapping dozens of people in their homes or cars.

David Sim Nov 15, 2017

In pictures: Aftermath of wildfires that claimed at least 39 lives in Portugal and Spain

Ferocious wildfires have killed at least 36 people in Portugal, including a one-month-old baby, and at least three in Spain.

David Sim Oct 17, 2017

Harvey, Irma, Maria: 2017's monster Atlantic hurricane season in 60 dramatic photos

This year's most powerful Atlantic hurricanes – Harvey, Irma and Maria – caused so much damage that 2017 will almost certainly prove to be the costliest hurricane season on record.

David Sim Oct 16, 2017

At least 54 killed in Vietnam by landslides and 'worst floods in years'

The storm that hit Vietnam caused its worst flooding in years, submerging more than 30,000 houses and damaging infrastructure, crops and livestock.

David Sim Oct 13, 2017

Pictures of the week 9 to 15 September 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism

The week's best photos from around the world, from Hurricane Irma and Mexico earthquake to the Rohingya crisis and Australia's same-sex marriage vote.

David Sim Sep 15, 2017