Noctilucent clouds have been spotted from Scotland over the past few weeks.
The Met Office says the clouds are extremely rare and form in summer high up in the Earth's atmosphere.
The Latin name means "night shining" and the clouds usually appear bluish or silvery in colour.
They have been seen from the Western Isles, north-east Scotland and the Scottish Borders.
Massive parts of Australia could get a year’s worth of rain in the coming days thanks to an unusually strong high pressure system.
Moving the 400-pound bear from under the deck into a truck was a ‘grueling process,’ state officials said
Residents have complained about the 'dangerous' concrete blocks for some time, yet the council insists they're here to stay. Find out why.
The seasoned spearfisherman was about to shoot when he encountered a deadly creature.
It has been particularly cold this week, with a record low temperature recorded in Tasmania. Such records are increasingly rare as average temperatures continue to rise.
More sewage leaked into a Queensland river than first reported after a "catastrophic" spill, says an independent report critical of delay in detecting the flow.
Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years.
Officials warn residents not to use fireworks on 4 July because of risk of starting more blazes.
A deadly strain of bird flu is continuing it’s advance in Antarctica as scientists warn it’s only a matter of time before the virus arrives in Australia.
A council blames unprecedented spring rain for delaying its grass cutting schedule after complaints.
Barbados, St Vincent and Grenada are recovering as the storm heads to Jamaica
Surface water and spray are expected to create difficult driving conditions on Saturday morning.
One animal welfare group says US government agency "is turning from protector of wildlife to persecutor of wildlife”.
Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily.
Floods and landslides have killed at least 52 people in Assam state since mid-May
Parts of Sicily have so little water they’re turning summer tourists away, unable to guarantee them a shower or a toilet that flushes after a day out in the heat.
The prophesized birth of a rare white bison is welcomed among tribes that work to support buffalo.
Beryl has weakened to a tropical storm but is expected to regain strength over the weekend
Hurricane Beryl battered Jamaica with 12 consecutive hours of strong winds and several months' worth of rain. As it has claimed at least eight lives across the Caribbean.
Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day.
