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In pictures: Record rainfall floods South Korean capital, several dead

At least seven people have died in and around the South Korean capital of Seoul overnight after record-breaking torrential rain knocked out power and left roads and subways submerged.

Yosemite wildfire widens as crews protect giant US sequoias

Wildfire threatening some of the world's oldest giant sequoia trees in California's Yosemite National Park expands five-fold over the weekend as smoke prompts air quality alerts throughout the park and obscures views of its famed scenery.

Torrential rains hit Sydney as Australia issues flood warnings across east

Minor to major flooding occurring from Queensland to Victoria provinces, officials say, warning of tough 24 hours or even 48 hours ahead.

Frustration swells in Australia over slow flood relief

Residents in eastern regions express frustration over slow relief and recovery while Sydney braces for more heavy downpours as part of what PM Morrison calls "floods that we have not seen in living memory."

Winter storm wreaks havoc in several US states

More than 200,000 homes and businesses lose power as freezing rain and snow weigh down tree limbs and encrusted power lines, part of a winter storm that has also caused shutting of schools and cancellation of thousands of flights.

Arctic air blast brings wind-chill alerts to dozen US states

Wind-chill warnings and advisories posted in 12 northern states, from the northeastern corner of Montana to northern Maine.

Eastern US faces possible 'bomb cyclone' of snow and wind

Heaviest snow will move into Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and up to 3 inches of snow is expected in the capital Washington, the second snowstorm in a week.

Death toll from flooding in central China rises after record rains

Torrential rains have inundated central China, paralysing several cities and causing millions of dollars in damage.

At least a dozen people dead as floods, heavy rainstorms hit central China

Authorities have issued the highest warning level for Henan province as record floods hammer Zhengzhou province.

Germany storms leave scores dead, dozens missing

Recent storms across parts of western Europe made rivers and reservoirs burst their banks, triggering flash floods and claiming 59 lives in Germany and killing 9 people in Belgium.

Texas revises death toll from February cold wave and power outages to 210

The deaths occurred mostly from exposure to the sometimes-subzero temperatures.

Another heatwave hits western US as wildfires rage on

Firefighters are struggling to contain exploding Northern California wildfires under blazing temperatures as another heatwave hits western US this weekend.