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Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cutSMed

Video taken from northern Israel has captured explosions on the border with Lebanon on Monday night into Tuesday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qmIX5Ui

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/flEAC0V

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Iqruc98

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ED9dWtF

An electoral quirk could mean rural voters in Nebraska hold the tie-breaking vote in November’s presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fXlwYDo

Productions are down by about 40% and entertainment industry employees say they can't find work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTrY1eC

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yc5STwx

The music mogul faces mounting legal troubles including a 12th lawsuit, from an unnamed woman, which alleges drugging and assault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFtCr3y

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0bsivV

It comes amid growing anger from senior Republicans over a visit by Zelensky to swing state Pennsylvania. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PV19hrf

The former president says the conflict in Lebanon is "unacceptable" and must end "one way or the other". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PHtDcJF

Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UTgzlNb

The 12-strong bloc said the situation between Israel and Hezbollah presented an "unacceptable risk" of broader escalation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qPOwG2b

More than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hwARof9

Tanzania's first female president is accused of reneging on her promise to free up political activity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dx4o8By

Fidel Castro once said Cuba was the world's safest nation. Now police can't keep the streets safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJMW5Lz

Kyiv is hoping for a strong show of support from the US leader before he leaves the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPOKxYC

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eHXP8fV

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n5gw7dS

At least 51 people are reported to have been killed after a gas leak sparked a blast in eastern Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8oKuRNA

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has received messages of congratulations from his main rivals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKd8pzL

The network broadcast the incident live as troops handed over an order closing its office for 45 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vq8dIBX

Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ka253hi

The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZJPVNc5

Cost of living is front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DcIe8SX

The submersible was descending towards the Titanic wreck when it imploded in June 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSTG4ft

The driver was experiencing a medical emergency when deputies were dispatched, according to police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xK7q6hH

Brutal atrocities, like slitting civilians' throats, have been reported, Human Rights Watch says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jfbGYJR

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Su73bch

It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MqhcPVj

The US band say they have made the "difficult decision to take some time away as a group" following the fight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RfO7zm

In the footage, taken by bystanders, there are long lines of traffic stuck behind a number of police cars that are sprawled across the road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QSqRueP

Donald Trump says he is "safe and well" after a suspect was arrested following what authorities have called an apparent assassination attempt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hiT2vmM

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KpJD0Fv

Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lEJfAdQ

As her story has emerged, she has become a symbol of courage and resilience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cr9yLQZ

Germany agrees to ease some of its immigration laws to enable Kenyans find employment in the European's biggest economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/23YUZyE

Ukraine has repeatedly urged the UK and US to let it fire long-range missiles against targets inside Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CFGD364

Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hANzt0Q

She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wqliLs4

Moscow says it has recaptured 10 settlements seized by Ukrainian forces in a cross-border campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/elGVuar

Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TFaKr0v

A year after losing close family after dams burst above Derna, Abdul Aziz Aldali is still grieving. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJVGjWg

The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dwHxQ02

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful to hit Asia this year, kills 60 and destroys homes across north of country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7dNy3F

It comes amid rising popularity for the anti-immigration AfD in the wake of the Solingen attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z0ycIKf

Police have found a firearm they believe was used the Saturday shooting on a Kentucky highway as the manhunt continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KDqB8yk

Spain has granted asylum to Edmundo González after he left his homeland on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekb6f5M

The troubled spacecraft returns empty to New Mexico from the International Space Station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pmH8hZw

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hph1cWi

The French president names the EU's former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1rW0Ity

Colin Gray, 54, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UDGAWq6

The Israeli military says it targeted an “armed terrorist cell” in Tubas overnight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/64eYbEv

Jack Draper’s breakout run at the US Open reaches new heights as the Briton superbly fights his way past Alex de Minaur to reach the semi-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gIfEOte

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N3d5bZw

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PcxmV0i

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EGnN4UQ

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ytYdZG

Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XDEUtF

The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group suspected of genocide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8rvexDY