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Ice Storm Leaves 500,000 Without Power Across US and Canada

Over 300,000 households in Canada lack electricity after an ice storm paralyzed large parts of the province of Ontario. Even south of the border, in the USA, the power has disappeared for hundreds of thousands.

Ice Storm Leaves 500,000 Without Power Across US and Canada

Won 45 million kronor – after three played holes

A tornado warning caused the major tournament The Players Championship in Florida to be decided in a playoff. After three played holes, the world number two Rory McIlroy stood as the winner – and received 45 million kronor for the trouble of playing golf on Monday.

Won 45 million kronor – after three played holes

Over 30 dead in severe weather in the USA

Over 30 people have died in a violent storm that is sweeping across the USA. Hundreds have also become homeless when their homes were destroyed by tornadoes or fires.

Over 30 dead in severe weather in the USA

Inferno spreads – military on standby

Despite extensive efforts by the rescue services, the fires in Los Angeles have continued to spread. As the wind is now increasing, there is also a risk that new fires will break out.

Inferno spreads – military on standby

Death toll expected to rise in Los Angeles fires

Several of the massive fires raging around Los Angeles are still completely uncontrolled, the fire department reports. Five people have been confirmed dead – but the figure is feared to rise in what is described as the most destructive fires in the city's modern era.

Death toll expected to rise in Los Angeles fires

Snow paralyzes parts of the USA

Over 60 million Americans are affected as parts of the USA are threatened by "the worst snowfalls in a decade". Schools have been closed and many roads are reported to be impassable.

Snow paralyzes parts of the USA

Heatwave in Las Vegas: "Most extreme since 1937"

More than 161 million people across the USA lived under heat warnings on Tuesday. Several people have died and the authorities are warning about the heat.

Heatwave in Las Vegas: "Most extreme since 1937"