HEAVY WEATHER: Severe cold front brings snow, freezing temperatures and road closures to SA

Roads in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal have reopened after brief closures amid severe weather disruptions.

Heavy snow, hail, rain and icy conditions are causing major disruption across several provinces in South Africa, with a number of key roads closed. Motorists are being urged to drive with extreme caution.

The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year next week

Hong Kong has broken its record for the hottest day of the year with the city’s temperature reaching 36 degrees Celsius (96.8 Fahrenheit) on Sunday afternoon under the impact of Severe Typhoon Dolphin. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the outer subsiding air associated with Dolphin brought generally fine and ext

Front sweeping across southern Australia expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain over weekend Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A vigorous cold front sweeping southern Australia this weekend is forecast to bring damaging winds, rain and potential flooding to parts of the country