Storm Austen sweeps across France and the United Kingdom with winds of up to 160 km/h

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: France

Environment & Climate

Storm Austen sweeps across France and the United Kingdom with winds of up to 160 km/h

The headline says Storm Austen is sweeping across France and the United Kingdom, bringing gusts of up to 160 km/h. The supplied article text provides no further details about affected areas, damage or responses.

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