Hurricane-force winds are forecast to disrupt road, rail and airport networks today as one of the strongest storms in decades is set to hit the southern half of Britain during rush-hour.

CUBAN scientists calculate that median sea levels around the Caribbean nation will rise more than 30 inches (76 centimetres) by the end of the century due to global climate change, official media said yesterday.

A rain-sodden hillside collapsed on homes in a suburb of Costa Rica’s capital, killing at least 20 people, many as they slept. At least 14 people were missing.