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'Near-normal' Atlantic hurricane forecast offers little comfort

Up to 15 storms are predicted - and that could cause billions in damage.

'Near-normal' Atlantic hurricane forecast offers little comfort

US & Canada

Climate change aiding hurricanes in Atlantic, say US scientists

The Atlantic hurricane season begins in June and the National Hurricane Center has already named the first storm.

Climate change aiding hurricanes in Atlantic, say US scientists
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Israel

Wildfires rage in Israel during heatwave

Temperatures soar around the coastal fringes of the eastern Mediterranean with highs passing the 40C mark.

Wildfires rage in Israel during heatwave

Weather

Tornadoes cause extensive damage across US Southern Plains

Twenty tornadoes reported across the Southern Plains but were less destructive than warnings predicted.

Tornadoes cause extensive damage across US Southern Plains

Weather

Heavy rain and flooding hit parts of the Arabian Peninsula

Overnight thunderstorms hammer parts of Yemen, Oman and the UAE.

Heavy rain and flooding hit parts of the Arabian Peninsula

Weather

Severe storms cause widespread damage in central US

Over 45 tornadoes touch down across four US states with stronger storms expected in the next two days.

Severe storms cause widespread damage in central US

Weather

Flooding in Mali kills at least 15

The start of the wet season brings torrential downpours and widespread disruption to Bamako.

Flooding in Mali kills at least 15

Paraguay

Widespread flooding in Paraguay causes damage, deaths

Tens of thousands affected as the Paraguay River overflows its banks as at least six people are reported to be killed.

Widespread flooding in Paraguay causes damage, deaths

Weather

Mediterranean island of Corsica witnesses snow in May

Cold weather and heavy snow blanketed the island on Wednesday, taking many locals by surprise.

Mediterranean island of Corsica witnesses snow in May

AJ IMPACT

Drought-hit Australia to import wheat for first time in 12 years

The worst drought in more than a century is causing a severe grain shortage in a country known for surplus produce.

Drought-hit Australia to import wheat for first time in 12 years

Weather

Late season storm batters the Balkans

Heavy rain, power outages and flooding are being reported with more on the way.

Late season storm batters the Balkans

India

Cyclone Fani death toll rises as anger grows against government

Many residents in India's Odisha state rally against slow pace of relief after cyclone that killed 77 people.

Cyclone Fani death toll rises as anger grows against government

United States

Golf ball-sized hailstones and torrential rains hit southern US

About 20 million people remain under flood watch as severe storms cause lingering downpours across the Deep South.

Golf ball-sized hailstones and torrential rains hit southern US

Weather

Decomposing algae is ruining some beaches in Mexico

Some Mexico beaches are becoming overwhelmed by foul-smelling sargassum, a seaweed-like algae.

Decomposing algae is ruining some beaches in Mexico

Latin America

Emergency in Paraguay after flooding from torrential rains

Paraguay has declared a state of emergency along the border with Argentina as rains swell rivers and cause floods.

Emergency in Paraguay after flooding from torrential rains