Environment
Storm Johannes struck Sweden and Finland, killed three people in Sweden and left more than 100,000 households without power while causing widespread transport disruptions.
Mount Etna erupted on Saturday (Dec. 27) in Sicily, sending lava fountains and an ash plume and prompting a red aviation alert, though authorities said flights at Catania continued.
Andalusian authorities activated red alerts and sent EsAlert mobile warnings after torrential rains caused flooding near Málaga, prompting hundreds of incidents but no serious injuries, officials said.
Firefighters battled separate blazes in Switzerland, Norway, Australia and Maine, evacuating residents and destroying waterfront buildings and sheds, while officials said two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
