Floods from typhoon kill two in China’s Fujian province
More than 36,000 people have been evacuated In China's Fujian province with power and communication links damaged by Typhoon Haikui.
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Northern summer the hottest ever measured: UN agency
The UN's World Meteorological Organization says August is estimated to have been around 1.5C warmer than the pre-industrial average.
Eleven killed in floods in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
At least 11 people have died and several are missing after torrential rains and flash floods struck Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
Storm Lee now a hurricane as it churns across Atlantic
Tropical Storm Lee has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120km/h, and is heading towards the northeast Caribbean.
More bodies recovered in Europe floods, toll up to 14
Heavy flooding causes damage to buildings, roads and bridges in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria with more bodies recovered by rescue teams.
One dead as torrential rain follows wildfires in Greece
A man is dead and hundreds of houses and roads have been flooded in the Greek port city of Volos following Storm Daniel.
Typhoon Haikui downgraded to storm after China landfall
Typhoon Haikui was last reported to be moving over southern Guangdong province, and forecasters expect it to continue to weaken.
Typhoon Saola hits Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong
Saola is among the strongest typhoons to menace the southern Chinese province of Guangdong since 1949.
Storm warning as east coast braces for fire season
While spring is expected to be drier than usual on Australia's east coast, residents have been told that flooding could still hit disaster-weary communities.
Florida recovers as ex-hurricane Idalia soaks Carolinas
Ex-hurricane Idalia has toppled houses and destroyed vehicles in Florida but overall the destruction has not been as severe as feared.
Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s coast
"Extremely dangerous" Category 3 Hurricane Idalia is generating maximum sustained winds of more than 200km/h as it slams ashore on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Weaker Hurricane Idalia turns its fury on Georgia
Authorities in Florida are carrying out damage assessments as rescues of trapped residents were under way in southern Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
Florida in emergency as Storm Idalia thrashes Cuba
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has told the state's residents to "buckle up" ahead of the arrival of what is expected to become a major hurricane.
Australia’s big wet fuels bushfire risks this spring
Vast swathes of the country face a heightened fire risk this spring as heat makes a comeback after years of cooler, wetter La Nina conditions.
Warning to stay indoors as storms hit northern Europe
Officials in northern Europe are warning people to stay inside as dangerous storms batter the region
Seven dead as Europe hit by storms and heavy flooding
At least six people have died amid heavy storms, floods and landslides across Slovenia, Austria and Croatia.
Historic heat: Phoenix hits 31st straight day of 43C
The extreme heat scorching Phoenix has continued to set records as searing temperatures bake the US southwest.
Aussie winter on track to be among hottest on record
Tasmania is on track for its warmest July on record, with the eastern seaboard also well above average for mid-winter.
Heatwave grips China as flood toll rises in South Korea
Extreme weather is sparking havoc and curiosity around the world as scientists warn climate change will make heatwaves more frequent, severe and lethal.
Europe faces heatwave, fires; record temps scorch China
A heat dome stretching from the US, across Europe and into China has caused life-threatening temperatures and wildfires.
Extreme heat continues to sweep US and Europe
A severe heatwave has continued in the US west and southwest with Death Valley in California reaching 53C.
Global temperatures near record highs
Records are being broken all around the world as global temperatures reach catastrophic highs.
Extreme heat sweeps globe as US, China in climate talks
US climate envoy John Kerry has met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to urge joint action to cut methane emissions as severe heat waves affect both countries.
Heatwave brings health warnings as extremes grip globe
Extreme weather is gripping parts of Europe, the US and Asia as the World Meteorological Organization warns of the increased risk of heart attacks and deaths.
Heatwaves trigger health warnings in US and Europe
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned of the dangers of consistently high night-time temperatures as heatwaves intensified on several continents.
Nation put on high alert as El Nino warnings heat up
More extreme weather is forecast as Australians braces for warmer, drier conditions this summer after heavy rain and record floods.
Thousands delayed as winds force flight cancellations
Dozens of flights in and out of Sydney have been cancelled due to wild winds as turbulence hit a flight from Honolulu, injuring passengers.
Calmer conditions after windy airport flight chaos
Holiday travellers departing Sydney airport can expect calmer weather and shorter delays, after two days of flight cancellations due to high crosswinds.
Why is it so damn cold right now? A weather researcher explains
Sydney experienced its coldest June morning today since 2010, with a temperature of 5.2ºC. In Victoria, temperatures of -7.2ºC were recorded. So what’s going on? Here’s what you need to know.
Australia shivers as winter freeze forecast to drag on
The mercury has dipped across Australia and the freezing temperatures are set to continue, bringing a much-needed dusting of snow to alpine resort areas.
Cold snap breaks records but warmer days are on the way
June temperature records were broken during Australia's east coast cold snap but conditions will warm up within days.