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Friday is so far the hottest day of the year so far, with above-average temperatures across parts of the UK.

341 Dead in South Africa floods – The death toll from South Africa’s “unprecedented” floods climbed to 341 on Thursday as helicopters fanned out across…

The Guardian says the death toll from landslides and floods in the Philippines rose to 123 on Wednesday with scores missing and feared dead.

TRT World says the death toll from floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the South African port city of Durban and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal province has climbed to 59.

The Sun says HEAVY rain and thunder will strike Britain TODAY in a band of short-lived downpours.

The Daily Express says SPRING is about to make a steamy return as a balmy tropical blast kicks off 10 days of warm weather.

The Independent says parts of the UK are predicted to be hotter than many places in the Mediterranean in the days running up to the Easter weekend.

The Sun says AN ARCTIC blast of winter weather could RUIN the first week of the Easter holidays as snow, rain and freezing temperatures engulf Britain.

The Sun says MORE snow is expected to fall in Britain later this week as temperatures plummet to -2C.

The Metro says winter has reared its head in Britain where some people have woken up to a thick blanket of snow.

The Independent says Parts of Scotland and northern England have been hit by heavy snow, as a new “wintry” weather front saw temperatures plummet as low as -6C overnight.

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.