Mediterranean weather events and scientific achievements dominate today's climate and environment news.

Severe thunderstorms brought unusual hail accumulations up to 3cm deep across Tunisia and Algeria, covering areas like snow, while heavy downpours also affected central Italy.

The annual Lyrid meteor shower returns to spring skies this week, with meteoroids that were first recorded in 687BC and originated from a comet discovered in 1861.

A married scientific team won a major science award for developing Luxturna gene therapy that restores vision, helping patients see their children's faces for the first time.

London's Zoological Society commissioned poet laureate Simon Armitage for an animation celebrating its 200th anniversary, continuing the zoo's tradition of inspiring writers and artists.