Storm warnings remained in place in the Philippines on Monday – although Typhoon Nock-ten, which caused at least four deaths over Christmas, had lost most of its intensity.

Bolivia’s once second largest lake is now completely dry after the worst drought in a quarter of a century.

Otto was the first hurricane ever known to have hit Costa Rica and it caused a national emergency to be declared.

A powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand’s South Island around 90 kilometres north of Christchurch.

Rome (Italy) - Central Italy is counting the cost after it was again rocked by strong earthquakes, just two months after a quake claimed nearly 300 lives.

There is mounting concern in Haiti amid fears of an outbreak of cholera in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.