Bert, Kayleigh, and Naoise could soon be wreaking havoc in the UK, as they are among the names ready to be given to storms in the coming year. The Met Office revealed this year’s list, which covers the 2024/2025 season starting in September to coincide with the beginning of autumn.

King Charles expresses his profound shock and sadness after floods across Europe caused by Storm Boris forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Central Europe has been ravaged by floods, brought on by Storm Boris, that have caused billions of dollars of damage and killed at least 24 people.

The north-east and central regions of Italy are being battered, days after the storm caused widespread flooding in central Europe.