An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.
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Scientists say climate change made Spanish floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists
China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space
The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration.
Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation
Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.
Timing of Spain flood alert under scrutiny as blame game rages
Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.
‘Like a tsunami’: Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.
Moment US ballot box found in middle of road
A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker’s truck and were later found by a passing car.
South Africa to strip beauty queen of ID documents
Chidimma Adetshina was forced to withdraw from Miss South Africa after a row over her eligibility.
Lisa Kudrow pays tribute to Friends mother Teri Garr
Kudrow says the Oscar-nominated actress, who played her on-screen mum, was “a comedic acting genius”.
Rescuers search for hotel collapse survivors in Argentina
The 10-storey hotel, in Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with one body found in the debris.