On 11 January 2025, Madagascar and the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean were hit by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. The storm brought heavy rainfall and winds exceeding 115 km/h, causing at least 3 casualties in Madagascar. Dikeledi then brought heavy rain to Mayotte, leading to flooding and mudslides on the archipelago. This storm...

As of 13 January 2025, the three fires affecting Los Angeles, California since 7 January continue to burn, spurred on by strong winds. The fires have been deemed among the most destructive in the city’s history, claiming at least 24 lives. The largest fire, in the Palisades neighbourhood, has burnt over 9,000 hectares and destroyed around 5,300...

Since 1985, the European Commission has designated cities across Europe as Capitals of Culture in order to highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, increase European citizens’ sense of belonging to a common cultural area, and foster the contribution of culture to the development of cities. To become a Capital of Culture,...

On 9 January 2025, UK authorities issued weather warnings for ice, heavy snowfall, and extreme cold, with temperatures plunging as low as -13.3C in some areas. These warnings followed more than 60 flood alerts across England and Wales issued on 8 January. Additionally, an amber cold health alert was declared for all of England until midday on...