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Severe winter weather hits Europe

January 7, 2026

Six people have died in France as a severe cold snap grips Europe. Ice, snow and sub-zero temperatures disrupt travel. Flights are canceled in Paris and Amsterdam, with bus services suspended in the French capital.

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Europe is facing its harshest cold snap in years, with France hit hard by snow and ice. Montmartre hill in Paris is blanketed in snow, flights are canceled and traffic disruptions have caused multiple fatalities. Authorities have urged people to avoid travel and work from home, with black ice posing a major risk.

Extreme weather warnings remain in place across Europe.