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South Korea to see cold snap before warm temperatures return Wednesday

Although below-zero temperatures are not expected in Seoul, the capital will likely see the lowest temperatures so far this fall.
Although below-zero temperatures are not expected in Seoul, the capital will likely see the lowest temperatures so far this fall.

Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength

A satellite image shows Storm Fung-Wong, which has intensified into a typhoon, over the Philippine Sea on Nov 7.
A satellite image shows Storm Fung-Wong, which has intensified into a typhoon, over the Philippine Sea on Nov 7.

As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in South-east Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people across the Philippines and caused untold damage to its infrastructure and farmland.
Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people across the Philippines and caused untold damage to its infrastructure and farmland.

Verstappen primed as McLaren duel resumes in Brazil

Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 26, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after finishing third place in the Mexico City Grand Prix REUTERS/Raquel Cunha
Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 26, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after finishing third place in the Mexico City Grand Prix REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Hong Kong logs warmest October on record

The Hong Kong Observatory said that the exceptional warmth was due to "a stronger than normal upper-air anticyclone covering southern China".
The Hong Kong Observatory said that the exceptional warmth was due to "a stronger than normal upper-air anticyclone covering southern China".

Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 26 in Philippines, heads to Vietnam

Coast guard personnel assist in evacuating residents along coastal areas of San Julian in central Philippines on Nov 3.
Coast guard personnel assist in evacuating residents along coastal areas of San Julian in central Philippines on Nov 3.

Tens of thousands shelter as Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into the Philippines

Coast guard personnel help evacuate residents of Guiuan town in central Philippines, as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches with 120kmh winds.
Coast guard personnel help evacuate residents of Guiuan town in central Philippines, as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches with 120kmh winds.

Cold snap hits across South Korea, inland areas drop below freezing

Shopkeepers trim scallions while warming themselves with an electric heater at a wholesale market in Incheon, South Korea.
Shopkeepers trim scallions while warming themselves with an electric heater at a wholesale market in Incheon, South Korea.

Avoid Upper Paya Lebar Road area due to risk of flash floods, says PUB

Thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on a number of afternoons in the first fortnight of November.
Thundery showers are expected over parts of Singapore on a number of afternoons in the first fortnight of November.

India’s cloud seeding trials ‘costly spectacle’

Each winter, thick smog chokes Delhi and its 30 million residents.
Each winter, thick smog chokes Delhi and its 30 million residents.

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