Portugal storm death toll climbs, 450,000 without power
Lisbon (AFP) Jan 29, 2026
Storm Kristin has claimed five lives and left nearly 450,000 clients without power on Thursday, more than 24 hours after it barrelled through central and northern Portugal, authorities said. ... more
Portugal pledges EUR2.5bn for deadly storm recovery as rains persist
Lisbon (AFP) Feb 1, 2026
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro on Sunday pledged 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion) to support recovery efforts after Storm Kristin swept across Portugal last week, killing five people and causing widespread damage. ... more
Hundreds dead in DR Congo landslide; Indonesia landslide toll rises to 53
Kinshasa (AFP) Feb 1, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government said on Sunday it feared "at least 200 dead" in a "massive" landslide that struck a militia-held mine in the country's east. ... more