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A rare red alert for “very strong” wind has been issued for parts of the UK ahead of Storm Eowyn. The alert, which covers all of Northern Ireland from 7am on Friday until 2pm, and parts of Scotland from 10am to 5pm, warns of “very dangerous conditions” and “widespread disruption”. Tornados could also hit parts of the UK today,…
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Mike Lynch was one of the “most inspirational citizens” of Suffolk, says the Countess of Euston. Clare, Countess of Euston, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, says Mr Lynch was “quite simply a genius” who was “exemplary” in his position as a deputy lieutenant of Suffolk. She said: “I join with so many others in mourning the…
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Storms and heavy rainfall have swept down Italy in recent days after weeks of scorching heat. The high temperatures heated the Mediterranean sea to record levels, raising the risk of extreme weather conditions, experts said. “The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius, which is almost three degrees more than normal,” said…
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The search for six missing tourists is set to resume this morning after the Bayesian luxury yacht was sunk by intense storms off the coast of Palermo yesterday. Italy’s fire brigade Vigili del Fuoco said on X that early inspections of the wreck were “unsuccessful” due to limited access to the bridge and furniture obstructing passages.…
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Mike Lynch’s teenage daughter Hannah is among those missing from the yacht, according to Italian media. Mr Lynch remains unaccounted for, but his wife was rescued. The six missing people are made up of four Britons and two Americans, according to La Repubblica. The one body recovered is believed to be the boat’s cook, said…
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British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among the six people missing after the superyacht sank. The yacht was owned by Mr Lynch. Mr Lynch, known as the “British Bill Gates”, has been in the headlines in recent months over a high-profile fraud case. In June, he was cleared of all charges by a US jury…
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Images are emerging of the aftermath of the storm off the coast of Sicily. Local media said a fierce storm, including water spouts, battered the area overnight. Emergency crews are working in the area as six people remain missing.
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Commuters face travel disruption this morning as Storm Isha batters the UK with 99mph winds, leaving tens of thousands without power. Rush-hour trains have been axed for many, with the gusty conditions expected to cause more cancellations and delays for rail, air and sea travellers into Monday morning. A yellow warning for wind is in…
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Thousands of Syrian refugees have been forced from their tents in Lebanon, following days of bitter rain, snow and freezing temperatures. The winter storm, dubbed Norma by Lebanese meteorologists, has left refugees in dire need of emergency assistance, aid workers say. The storm hit Saturday and has affected at least “151 informal camps in…
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Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday as a Category 4 storm, slamming Texas with brutal winds and severe flooding, leaving Houston underwater and millions of residents in need of aid. Here are some ways you can help. Red Cross Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recommended that those who want to help victims should donate to the American Red…
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