Hurricanes

People have been naming storms for centuries but it has only become widespread since the 1950s. We look at why naming storms can be helpful.

The storm was briefly category 5 at the weekend, before weakening as it approaches the Azores.

Rikki Kahley and her friends brought 40 suitcases of donated items to the ravaged archipelago.

More than 1,000 people are still missing following the hurricane two weeks ago.

Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas earlier this month killing at least 50.

Emergency officials caution that the names have not yet been checked against those in shelters.

Residents say officials have failed to provide help and prevent looting after Dorian hit last week.