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LIVESeven people killed as Hurricane Beryl moves towards JamaicaOfficials warn that the storm could cause "catastrophic wind damage" as it passes over the Caribbean island nation.
'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wakeUnion Island, which lies off St Vincent and the Grenadines, has been devastated by the powerful hurricane. 13 hrs agoLatin America
Syrians attack Turkish troops after anti-migrant riotsFootage on social media shows people firing at Turkish military vehicles and throwing stones at a base.10 hrs agoMiddle East
Greece starts six-day working week for some industriesThe country says the policy will help boost economic growth.3 hrs agoBusiness
'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wakeUnion Island, which lies off St Vincent and the Grenadines, has been devastated by the powerful hurricane. 13 hrs agoLatin America
Gazans seek shelter as Khan Younis exodus continuesPalestinians continue to stream out of eastern Khan Younis in response to Israeli evacuation orders.2 hrs agoMiddle East
Five killed by Russian strike in central UkraineA further 39 people are injured, after blasts rocked the city of Dnipro early on Wednesday morning. 56 mins agoEurope
Grief and anger after India crush kills 121Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state.5 hrs agoAsia
Queensland orders sperm donation purge over mix-upsAn investigation has found that thousands of sperm samples may have been misidentified by IVF providers.10 hrs agoAustralia
Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra LeoneIt is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.15 hrs agoAfrica
Revered screenwriter Robert Towne dies aged 89The Oscar-winning writer penned the scripts for films like Chinatown and Mission: Impossible.4 hrs agoCulture
Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutionalThe ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.7 hrs agoAsia

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'Worst hurricane ever' - Union Island resident describes Beryl destructionJeremie Tronet tells the BBC about the devastating destruction of the storm on the island where he has lived for 15 years.5 hrs agoLatin America
Flying in the eye of Hurricane BerylAs the storm reaches the Caribbean, weather researchers fly through the cloud to gather data.1 day agoLatin America
What the Supreme Court immunity ruling means for TrumpThe BBC's Nomia Iqbal looks at the implications of the decision on the ex-president as he runs for office again.2 days ago

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In pictures: Hurricane Beryl devastates Caribbean islandsBarbados, St Vincent and Grenada are recovering as the storm heads to Jamaica4 hrs agoLatin America
What we know about the India crush that killed 121The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.4 hrs agoAsia
Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting backTwo thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.23 hrs agoAustralia
The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports ministerThe rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government.14 hrs agoAfrica
How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog AppleThe two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.15 hrs ago

Latest updates

19 mins agoFurther 76 Aer Lingus flights cancelled as dispute continuesThe dispute between pilots and the airline has so far led to almost 500 flight cancellations.19 mins agoEurope
20 mins agoWoman and daughter killed in County Mayo namedIn County Westmeath, a man in his 50s and a man in his 80s also died in road collisions.20 mins agoEurope
56 mins agoFive killed by Russian strike in central UkraineA further 39 people are injured, after blasts rocked the city of Dnipro early on Wednesday morning. 56 mins agoEurope
1 hr agoThe bid to heal the Horn of Africa port controversyThe deal for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia triggered a storm - now Turkey is mediating.1 hr agoAfrica
2 hrs agoGazans seek shelter as Khan Younis exodus continuesPalestinians continue to stream out of eastern Khan Younis in response to Israeli evacuation orders.2 hrs agoMiddle East
2 hrs agoThe school bringing hope to children fleeing Sudan's warA primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.2 hrs agoAfrica
4 hrs agoWhat we know about the India crush that killed 121The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.4 hrs agoAsia
5 hrs agoWATCH: Families mourn victims of deadly India crushAt least 121 people, mostly women, were killed in the crush at a religious event in northern India.5 hrs agoAsia
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