Thousands of people are fleeing forest fires in California. Extreme drought in the US west coast state exacerbates the situation. Many areas are covered in smoke.
In the south of France, large fires have driven residents and holidaymakers from their quarters, and fires are also blazing in Italy. The number of victims is increasing. In Sweden, on the other hand, rain causes flooding.
Thousands of earthquake victims in Haiti have been waiting in the midst of rubble for days. Everything is missing, in many places no help has yet arrived. The consequences of the quake and a tropical storm make the situation more difficult.
It is not the first time that a wave rushes through the Höllentalklamm on the Zugspitze after heavy rain - but this time it costs human lives: a woman is dead, another person is missing.
Reconstruction after the devastating flood disaster will take years. Anyone who has lost their house can count on help from the state. But how to get the money is not yet entirely clear.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
