Headline: Tourists Cautioned to Keep Distance from Mount Etna Lava Flows
Body: Italian authorities, including mountain police, are advising visitors to maintain a safe distance from the lava flows of Mount Etna following its recent eruption. Current safety measures mandate a minimum distance of 500 metres from the lava flow and recommend visiting only with the assistance of guides.
The volcano's eruption, which started on February 11, has led to numerous flight disruptions at Catania Airport due to the ash clouds. Furthermore, despite the current ban on skiing in the vicinity, several individuals have been spotted ignoring these rules.
In other news, a new storm is brewing and heading towards the UK, and weather presenter Ben Rich has the latest updates. Red warnings are in effect for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday.
In space exploration, SpaceX's latest test flight partially succeeded despite the failure of the booster that launched the rocket to land on an ocean platform.
In the US, Storm Blair is causing freezing temperatures across the East Coast and Midwest. The UK is also experiencing weather disruptions, with amber warnings in place due to continuous snowfall.
From space, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have sent a festive message, while back on Earth, Storm Darragh is easing but still causing strong winds. Tragically, a van driver was killed by a fallen tree due to the storm.
Across the UK, roads are closed and trees have been uprooted amid reports of a tornado on Thursday. A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland until Sunday 07:00.
Despite the freezing conditions, children and dogs are seen enjoying the cold weather. The recent 'bomb cyclone' in the US north-west has also compounded the weather damages.
The storm that recently hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight claimed two lives. A yellow alert for high winds gusting up to 60 mph (97km/h) is in effect across Scotland.
In a lighter note, the brightness of the moon at this time of year is believed to have facilitated hunting in ancient communities, hence its name.
In the world of space exploration, the successful execution of the "chopsticks manoeuvre" for the first time is considered a significant achievement, with previous boosters landing in the ocean.
Finally, a weather system has escalated into a category five storm, boasting winds of up to 175mph (281km/h).