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Storm Charles batters Portugal with schools and offices closed

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Europe News

Underground fire: Blaze in German lignite mine cannot be extinguished

Sparked by a forest fire, hardly any flames are visible above ground, yet underground it still smoulders on a former lignite site in Thuringia and could burn for years.

30 September 2026

World News

Scientists: Climate change was key factor in deadly Nepal-China flood

Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.

17 September 2026

Nepal

Mass burials of victims continue in Nepal one week after flash floods

Many were outraged and expressed their disapproval after the government revealed it intended to carry out mass “temporary” burials of the deceased. Nepal’s largely Hindu community objected to the measure which they say goes against religious traditions.

2 September 2026

Europe News

Is Germany's Laacher See volcano stirring again?

The Laacher See volcano last erupted around 13,000 years ago. Now, deep below the Eifel, scientists are reporting signs it remains active.

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Nepal

Nepal warns of more possible floods as death toll rises to over 750

Flood warning notifications were issued to people's phones throughout Sunday morning as rescue workers tried to evacuate a main route connecting Kathmandu to one of the places most severely affected by Wednesday's devastating floods.

Europe News

Spain and another major earthquake: A geologist explains to Euronews

Euronews talks to a geologist from the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain about the real danger, the areas most at risk and what science can – and cannot – predict.

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Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed

Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.

World News

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations

According to the Colombian Geological Survey, the quake hit at around 11:45 am local time on Wednesday, with the epicentre in Los Santos, in Colombia's Santander department.

Climate

Tornado tears through village in south-west France

A powerful tornado hit several towns in Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas.

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Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes

Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.

Colombia

At least 240 killed in Colombia's biggest earthquake in years

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, just three days after being sworn into office, has declared a state of emergency.

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Japan mall explosion after 7.1 quake captured on dashcam footage

Dashcam footage shows a shopping mall explosion after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, as rescuers search for survivors.

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Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris

Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm.

World News

Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall

Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties.

World News

Venezuela’s twin earthquakes: the toll one month later

One month after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has surpassed 5,500, with 16,700 injured. Damage is estimated at $19.6 billion, while thousands remain homeless and the number of missing people has not been updated since late June.

World News

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in central Peru leaves at least five dead

A 5.1‑magnitude earthquake centred in Chupaca, Junín, left five people dead and around ten injured on Saturday night, and damaged hospitals and religious monuments in the Andean area.