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Red warnings have been issued for heavy rain, snow and high winds, as the storm hits Sicily, southern Italy, Malta and parts of northern Africa.

Why has it rained so much this month in New Zealand? Chris Fawkes explains.

Thousands of people have evacuated their homes and more heavy rain and mountain snow is forecast which is expected to bring further flooding and the risk of mudslides.

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The tropical storm is likely to strengthen before it makes land fall bringing incessant rain of up to 300mm, which could cause flooding as well as mud and landslides.

Northern areas of Victoria and Tasmania are seeing the heaviest downpours, with around 200mm falling in a short amount of time.

The powerful storm continues to lash the country's southern island of Kyushu with heavy rain and strong winds. Susan Powell has the details.

Launching a rocket into space requires a lot of time, planning, money - and the right weather. Simon King explains.

The next 48 hours will bring extreme heat to most parts of the UK by day and by night, but when can we expect a return to more average temperatures? Susan Powell has the forecast.

BBC weather forecaster Ben Rich explains what is driving the ferocious heat across many parts of Europe.