Snow closes 160 schools and shuts roads

Warnings for ice after snow closes schools

The Met Office says icy patches are expected to form this evening and overnight.

Schools close as parts of UK see first snow of season

Snow has fallen in Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland with temperatures set to plummet.

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

India evacuates hundreds of thousands of people and shuts schools as a tropical storm nears

Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as a tropical storm strengthens in the Bay of Bengal

World - ABC News - October 24

Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality

Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools for a week

World - ABC News - November 4

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Primary schools close as strikes target Swinney's constituency

Unison members, which includes janitors and classroom assistants, have walked out over council pay.

School closures and travel delays as Arctic air brings snow and sleet to parts of the UK

World - Yahoo News - 3 hours ago

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Taiwan, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas

World - ABC News - October 31

Parks, zoo, schools close in Pakistan as residents choke on record-breaking smog

Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Schools closed and people evacuated as torrential rain returns in Spain

Large parts of east and south under alerts as schools are shut and riverside neighbourhoods evacuated in Andalucía. Authorities in eastern and southern Spain have closed schools and begun ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

New storms and flooding in Spain close schools and cause train cancellations

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’ – This is climate breakdown

Until the 1960s it rained a lot. We ate wild game, fish, there were plenty of rivers, but since then they’ve been drying up. This is José’s story. Location São João das Missões, Brazil. ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.

World - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

Snow fell on Hawaii’s tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Danny drought: Giants' Daniel Jones hasn't thrown TD pass at home since before signing $160 million contract

Make it six straight home games Jones hasn't thrown for a score

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race

Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts, cargo to space

The Exploration Company announced Monday it has raised $160 million to fuel development of its capsule that is designed to take astronauts and cargo to space stations.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Australian mine company to pay Mali junta $160 million after its CEO and 2 employees were detained

Australia’s Resolute Mining says it will $160 million to Mali’s ruling junta to resolve a tax dispute, more than a week after the company’s CEO and two other employees were detained in the West ...

World - ABC News - 15 hours ago

Your pictures on the theme of 'road trip'

A selection of pictures on the theme of 'road trip'.

Snow back on Mount Fuji after longest absence

One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap.

Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season

The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

WATCH: Bear enjoys snow day at Colorado zoo

A grizzly bear enjoyed every bit of a recent snow day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

UK snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air sweeps in

Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.

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