18th August: Today's News: More Wildfires, Flash Floods and Record Heat in Europe

More wild weather in Europe: Severe flooding and mudslides hit Austria and southern Germany burying a train in Salzburg and leaving 70 stranded in their cars after there were roofs ripped off houses as suspected tornado leaves path of destruction in northern Germany, whilst in southern France, thousands evacuated as blaze rages near Riviera

And at the weekend, temperatures in Spain soar to potential record high of 47.2C

Meanwhile, Israel battles huge wildfire near Jerusalem

After the Haiti earthquake: Death toll reaches nearly 2,000 with rescue world hindered by Tropical Storm Grace

Tropical Storm Fred lashes Florida and spawns tornadoes in Georgia

Colorado River: First-ever shortage declared amid record US drought

Extreme winds escalate California wildfire, prompting power shutoffs

The heroic moment Good Samaritan rescues woman from being swept away in flash flood in Mexico

And how forests are more important for keeping Earth cool than previously thought because they help create clouds that reflect sunlight back to space

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