Thousands have been evacuated from the 200km/h storm

Video duration 0:44

Super typhoon reaches the Philippines The world's strongest storm this year, Super Typhoon Mangkhut, is blasting the northern coast of the Philippines.

Video duration 1:32

'People are tying down their roofs' People in the Philippines are preparing for the worst as Typhoon Mangkhut powers towards them.

Video duration 1:12

What's the difference between tropical storms? BBC weather presenter Simon King explains the difference between hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.

Video duration 0:18

Timelapse of Philippines volcano eruption More than 40,000 local residents have been forced to evacuate the area.

Video duration 4:24

Could a statue halt dynamite fishing? A group of "Sea Knights" are trying to end destructive fishing practices in the Philippines.

Video duration 0:45

Duterte crushes £4m worth of luxury cars Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte destroyed smuggled vehicles in his campaign against corruption.

Video duration 2:09

Paradise islanders facing tourist shutdown These Philippine islanders fear a six month tourist ban will destroy their livelihoods.

Video duration 3:46

Would you eat meat recycled from landfill? Ever wonder what happens to restaurant leftovers? In Manila, meat from rubbish tips is recycled.

Accessibility links