insert_link Environment Death toll rises in Eastern Cape floods Torrential rains, heavy snowfall, and fierce cold winds swept through South Africa’s Eastern Cape this week, resulting in at least 78 deaths, including four children whose school bus was swept away near Mthatha, officials confirmed. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane described the situation as “tragic,” noting that the death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams continue their efforts. Authorities recovered six bodies from the minibus—four students, the driver, […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link World Major storm fatally slams US east A deadly winter storm is dumping buckets of snow across the east coast of North America. Storm Blair has triggered a state of emergency for millions of people in seven U.S states. The nation's capital, Washington DC, is under a blanket of powder, with the city's mayor warning of "dangerously low" temperatures throughout Monday. From there, Benji Hyer reports. today7 January, 2025
insert_link World Parts of US set for record snow and cold More than 70 million Americans are under winter weather alerts, as a huge winter storm is forecast to bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade to some parts of the US. Here's Kate Fisher reporting: today6 January, 2025
insert_link World At least nine dead from California storm California officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the powerful winter storm that left a trail of destruction across the state this week. Emergency crews are still scrambling to remove debris and respond to incidents. today8 February, 2024
