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Violent Storm Goretti brings wind, snow and disruption to Europe

A huge wave crashes on the jetty of the harbor of Le Conquet, western France on 8 January 2026 as storm Goretti hit France's northern coast. AFP - FRED TANNEAU

Storm Goretti has hit France and parts of northern Europe with violent winds and sharply colder temperatures, causing power cuts and major travel disruption.

Some 380,000 households were left without electricity on Friday, grid operator Enedis said, as the storm swept across the north of the country.

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