Flash flooding hit some areas around Barcelona, less than a week after devastating floods in Valencia.
It comes as Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) placed part of the north-eastern Catalonia region on red alert for torrential rain, with its capital experiencing flooding on Monday morning.
Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.
Tributes are pouring in for a Hilton College learner who died while on a fishing trip with his dad and friends, at the weekend.
Grade 8 learner, Allan Maclean, was struck by lightning while at the Zambezi, during his half-term break.
"Our community is in shock and deep mourning as a son has been taken too soon. Please join us in praying for Allan's family, his parents Dave and Natalie and his brother Michael as well as his Hilton friends, some of whom were with him at the time of the tragedy," said Hilton College headmaster, George Harris.
Provinces in northeast China are experiencing a cold wave and heavy snowfall, with local authorities issuing alerts against treacherous road conditions and blizzard weather.
This snowfall has impacted local agriculture and transportation, with forecasts indicating that the snow will continue into November 5.
This week, a major earthquake swarm occurred at a Hawaiian volcano which was formerly known as Loihi. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, the largest eruption ever witnessed to specifically occur from the Lewotobi volcano in historical times occurred. And, in Indonesia, a magmatic intrusion occurred Lamongan volcano.
This video will discuss these stories and list the 48 volcanoes which are actively erupting around the planet.
The volcano spews lava onto its slopes during an eruption as seen from Srumbung village in Magelang, Central Java, on November 4, 2024
At least 10 people have died after a series of volcanic eruptions took place in eastern Indonesia, spewing fireballs and ash on surrounding villages and burning down several houses.
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, took place just after midnight on Monday, forcing authorities to evacuate several villages.
Abdul Muhari, spokesman of the country's disaster mitigation agency BNPB, confirmed the death toll at a news conference, adding that 10,295 people had been affected by the eruptions. He said the number of evacuees was still being calculated.
The country's volcanology agency increased the volcano's alert status to the highest level and more than doubled the exclusion zone to a 7km (4.3-mile) radius as eruptions became more frequent.
The agency said at least 10,000 people were affected by the eruption in Wulanggitang district in the six nearby villages of Pululera, Nawokote, Hokeng Jaya, Klatanlo, Boru and Boru Kedang.
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A mother ran outside screaming 'my baby's dead' after a ten-year-old girl was mauled to death by an 'XL bully' dog.
Witnesses spoke today of the traumatic scenes in a sleepy Yorkshire village that sparked a huge emergency response on Friday afternoon.
The schoolgirl - known locally as 'Savannah' and described as 'beautiful and intelligent' - died after being bitten by her family's dog inside their home.
The family, who have not been named, live in a static caravan in a compound behind a shop premises in East Heslerton, North Yorkshire.
The girl's father works as a mechanic there and she is the couple's only child, said local residents.
North Yorkshire Police said the girl had a 'close, loving relationship' with the dog that went on to kill her. The force said the mutt would be put down.
Tragically, before her death the 10-year-old reportedly boasted to pals: 'I have got a new pet - an XL Bully.'
Riley Grining was skippering a cruise around Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour on Sunday when he received a call to help stop a pod of pilot whales from stranding themselves on a beach.
The night before, the remote wilderness area was lashed with high winds blowing at up to 74 kilometres per hour, but even still, Mr Grining said it was unusual to see the mostly offshore species within the shelter of the harbour.
With a boatload of passengers, he pulled up alongside a fishing vessel trying to herd the group of about 30 away from the shallows.
"We acted like a blocker vessel to keep them off the bottom until one of the fish farm vessels took over from us at about 11:00am."
The other boat was "trying to stop them from running aground".
A vessel from Parks and Wildlife Service also assisted.
A local football tournament in the Peruvian city of Huancayo ended in heartbreak as lightning struck the field, killing one player and leaving another in critical condition. The tragic incident occurred recently when an electrical storm swept over the stadium mid-game.
Defender Hugo de la Cruz was fatally struck on the field, while goalkeeper Juan Choca Yakta remains in intensive care, fighting for his life. Three other players were also injured in the incident but are reportedly in stable condition.
The match had started as scheduled, despite storm warnings, with players and spectators alike focused on the intense competition. However, as lightning began to flash across the sky, the game carried on—a decision that would prove devastating moments later.
Witnesses described the harrowing scene, with players and fans scrambling for safety as lightning struck the field. The tragic event has since raised questions about safety protocols and the decision to proceed with the match despite visible signs of danger.
A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda had killed 14 people, police say.
They say the victims were attending a church service on Saturday evening when the lightning struck. Another 34 people were injured.
An official told local radio that all those who died were children.
The incident occurred at Palabek Refugee Settlement in the north-west of the country. The area has recently seen heavy rains with thunder and lightning.
Palabek Refugee Settlement is home to more than 80,000 refugees and asylum seekers, according to the UN's refugee agency. Many are from neighbouring South Sudan.
