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Paris: work under way on 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf', opening postponed indefinitely

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Extreme weather: Pentecost heatwave expected, up to 30C

Compared with the long-term average, the first half of May has been too cool. Meteorologists say this is about to change as Germany’s weather pattern shifts.

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Rare spring snowstorm hits Moscow

A rare spring snowfall blankets Moscow, forcing flight cancellations and toppling trees. The Russian Meteorological Center has declared an orange alert level for the capital, in effect until Tuesday morning.

Markets

Hair dryer trick behind €25,000 win? France probes Polymarket bet scam

Officials in France have launched an investigation into the potential compromise of national weather sensors after a series of anomalous temperature readings coincided with betting activity on Polymarket.

Earth News

Japan reveals a new official name for ‘cruelly hot’ days

‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way.

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Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights

Heavy overnight rain flooded Dubai roads, stranding cars and disrupting commutes, as authorities warn of more storms and airport delays in the UAE.

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El Niño may return in 2026 and push global temperatures to new records

El Niño could fuel extreme weather and raise temperatures to record highs this year, but how sure can we be that it will return?

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Groundbreaking study reveals tenfold heat increase over Europe

Researchers have created a new mathematical solution to analyse how emission-intensive actors are responsible for increasing climate damage.

France

France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest

France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record.

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Heavy snowfall blankets Bucharest, transport services disrupted

Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted road, rail and air traffic in southern Romania, with delays reported in Bucharest and flights diverted from the capital’s airport.

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Storm Nils lashes France's Atlantic coast, damaging boats and uprooting trees

Storm Nils causes significant damage around the Arcachon Basin (Gironde), tearing sails from boats in Arcachon harbour and uprooting pine trees along the beachfront.

Climate

Frost quakes cause loud booms when bitterly cold temperatures persist

“Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service.

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Storm Harry hits Malta with strong winds and high waves

Malta was hit by strong winds and high waves as Storm Harry battered its islands.

Earth News

Solar storm brings aurora borealis to Portuguese skies

Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm.

Travel News

Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe

Passengers have been advised to check for the latest updates before they travel.

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Storm Goretti hits the UK with strong winds and snow, leaving thousands without power

Hundreds of thousands without power as Storm Goretti pummels Europe. Forecasters in France and Britain issued weather warnings, urging people to stay inside their homes.

USA

California storm eases but flooding and avalanche risks remain high

Powerful weather system brought Los Angeles its wettest Christmas in 54 years, killing two people and prompting evacuation warnings in the mountains.