Hurricane Melissa could be strongest ever to hit Jamaica
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica’s strongest on record.
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Sudan’s paramilitary RSF says it seized control of army’s main base in El Fasher
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Hurricane Melissa could be strongest to ever hit Jamaica
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica’s strongest on record.
Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron
The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron’s gender and sexuality.
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone
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UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.