15th August - Today's News: 300 Feared Dead in Sierra Leone Mudslide

More than 300 people feared dead after mudslide in Sierra Leone that wiped out families as rescuers battle to free trapped people

Torrential monsoon rains wreaking havoc across parts of southern Asia

2017 hurricane season named storm pace tivals most active seasons on record, but there's a distinct difference - most of this year's storms (so far) have been weak and short-lived

Flames engulf homes near Athens and wild fires spark a state of emergency on Greek holiday island as crews battle 200 infernos in Portugal

In Australia, the Matilda Bay Brewery facade collapses, crushing car in Fremantle as strong winds hit WA

The world's largest volcanic range may lurk beneath Antarctic ice

And Cassini skims Saturn's atmosphere