At least 14 people have died after a week-long cold snap hit New York City, with hypothermia suspected in several cases.

Hundreds of schools across the United Kingdom are set to remain closed on Monday as a cold snap brings snow and icy conditions.

European cities, from Austria to Spain, are preparing for the coldest temperatures in four years, placing additional strain on gas inventories as demand for heating rises.

Temperatures across western Europe are set to plunge close to zero next week, marking an early winter challenge for the region’s energy systems.

Freezing temperatures are expected to continue across the UK before Storm Bert arrives this weekend, bringing high winds and potential flooding.