10th December - Today's News: Toll Rises after NZ Volcano Eruption

As the official toll rises to six, with several critically ill in hospital and eight more unaccounted for, presumed dead, after the New Zealand volcano eruption: How White Island first responders rescued critically injured patients and the White Island volcano eruption a 'disaster waiting to happen', Australian expert says as the NZ PM Ardern says questions must be 'asked and answered'

As bushfires continue, Sydney smoke at its 'worst ever' with air pollution in some areas 12 times 'hazardous' threshold 

Strong winds blow over two lorries on East Lothian road

Mysterious snow patterns seen from space have a corny explanation - harvesting is late and some North Dakota fields still have corn standing in them, 'hiding' the snow 

South Africa hit by massive power cuts as floods disrupt supply

High in the Bolivian Andes, a tornado causes damage in the city of El Alto

Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change

1.9 billion people rely on natural 'water towers' And the demand is rising whilst the glaciers are melting ...  Indeed, the last remaining glaciers in the Pacific will soon melt away - no more ice in New Guinea

And refugees at 'increased risk' from extreme weather