Weather
Thirteen dead, seven missing in Chile following heavy rains, flooding, authorities say
The downpours have caused sustained power outages affecting 87,000 people and displaced thousands of others as the Chilean government works to impose sanctions on electricity distributors.
Multi-day heatwave with severe heat stress risk hits Israel, Meteorological Service warns
Strong El Nino will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency
France reports 40 drowning deaths during severe heatwave
El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US
A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport.
Four killed, dozens injured in 30-car pileup accident in Colorado
The crash involved at least six semi-trucks and over 20 passenger vehicles and spilled over the guardrails of the Interstate 25 highway.
Haredi protesters attack female soldiers, Iran protests gain momentum
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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry both issued warnings, advising all to avoid strenuous outdoor activities and close any open windows.
Italy's Alpine rescuers urge caution after avalanches kill 11 in seven days
With fresh snow accumulating on older and unstable layers, even the movement of a single skier can trigger an avalanche, the rescue service warned.
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as it nears northwest Australia
Port Hedland, as well as the nearby ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier and Varanus Island, closed on Saturday as Mitchell developed off the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide
A sweeping winter storm has canceled thousands of US flights, triggered emergency declarations in multiple states, and placed severe strain on power grids as extreme cold spreads nationwide.
US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected
The US National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected throughout the weekend, while more than 10,000 flights nationwide were disrupted.
At least six missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite, authorities confirm
A landslide triggered by heavy rains at Mount Maunganui has left six people missing in New Zealand's Tauranga, with search teams continuing their efforts despite unstable conditions.
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
In state capital Sydney, Australia's largest city, residents and holidaymakers were evacuated late on Saturday after dangerous flooding hit the low-lying suburb of Narrabeen, authorities said.
