A deadly tornado has torn through Joplin, in the midwest state of Missouri, killing dozens of people and flattening hundreds of homes and buildings
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At least 50 people have been killed in storms that have lashed parts of Spain, Portugal and France, officials say. Forty-five of the victims died in France, where many drowned or were hit by parts of buildings or falling trees. Winds of up to 140km/h (87mph) caused chaos as they moved from Portugal up through the Bay of Biscay. The storm system is moving north-eastwards and areas of France bordering Belgium and Germany are on alert for heavy rain and high winds.
At least 75 people are dead and thousands are trapped under rubble after a strong earthquake shook western Indonesia, officials say.
Buildings, including at least two hospitals, were brought down by the 7.6 magnitude quake, centred about 50km (30 miles) off the coast of Sumatra.
The risk of disaster worldwide is increasing, says a new UN report. Climate change, environmental degradation and badly planned urban development more likely to affect populations around the world.The report warns that millions of lives are in jeopardy because proper risk assessment is rarely carried out, particularly in developing countries
