Deadly storm blasts across Europe, killing three

Winter storms have been sweeping across western Europe, causing three deaths and widespread disruption.
Tens of thousands of people have been affected by power cuts, and air travel has been disrupted.

Two people drowned on Spain's northern Basque coast after being swept away by a huge wave and a skier was killed by a falling tree in the French Alps.

The region is on avalanche alert, with many ski resorts - busy for the school holidays - closed for a second day.
 (BBC)