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Thousands of people across eastern Australia have been told to leave their homes as storms bear down

February’s flooding claimed at least 21 lives across the states of Queensland and New South Wales

Sky News says the UK’s glorious spring weather is about to come to an abrupt halt – with snow and temperatures of minus 5C forecast.

The Guardian says a large tornado touched down in New Orleans on Tuesday evening, causing damage and destruction to the city’s lower ninth ward.

The Independent says the first week of spring will usher in seven days of sunshine across the UK, forecasters have said.

The Metro says spring sunshine is set to send temperatures soaring to 20°C this week as Britain basks in warmer weather than southern Spain.

Sky News says Britons can expect to see more warm weather this week after enjoying the hottest day of the year so far.

The Guardian says a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening.

TRT World says at least 7 people have been killed, incl. two children, when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees.

France24 says Floodwaters crashed into more towns on Australia’s east coast as a deadly storm front barrelled south on Wednesday towards Sydney.

Belfast Telegraph says snow arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday morning with winter scenes across the province, with the Met Office issuing another warning for icy stretches from the evening until 9am on Friday morning.

The Independent says Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions and schools are shut in some areas as snow falls in many parts of the country, amid warnings of lightning strikes.

The UK has been hit by its third storm – Storm Franklin – today and it is battering the UK with strong winds and heavy rain.

The Independent says Britons have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

The Metro says Frustrated travellers have had to wait as long as four hours to collect their bags at Heathrow Airport this weekend as Storm Eunice continues to cause chaos.

Last night Llandinam residents rescued by boat and local residents had to be evacuated after the River Severn burst its banks during Storm Franklin.

Storm Eunice leaves thousands of homes without power. Energy companies are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of homes after one of the…

Millions of people in the UK have been told to stay at home as Storm Eunice – one of the worst storms in decades – batters the UK.

The Metro says Storm Dudley has completely halted trains in parts of the country as trees are blown over onto railways and powerlines.

Euronews says At least 104 people have died from floods and mudslides that swept away homes and cars in the city of Petropolis.

Storm Eunice: A rare red weather warning issued for parts of the UK – the incoming storm has the govt holding an emergency Cobra meeting.

Heavy rain and strong winds swept over parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, bringing down trees, railway cables and power lines.

France24 says At least 94 people died in the historic Brazilian mountain town of Petropolis, local government officials said on Wednesday.

The Guardian says The vast majority of train services in Scotland will end at 4pm on Wednesday as the country braces itself for the first of two storms.

The Independent says Travellers have been warned of widespread disruption to trains, ferries and planes ahead of the arrival of Storm Dudley.

DailyPost says North Wales is set to be hit by heavy rain and strong winds over the coming days with flood alerts now issued.