Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction

The BBC's Will Grant witnessed the devastation in the town of Black River, as he joined an aid helicopter flight over the island.

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Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule

Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects.

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Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion

The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.

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'We saw people murdered in front of us' - Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC

Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.

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Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings

The announcement comes after growing reports of mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.

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Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting

His five-day tour displayed the power of his presidency - but also, at times, that power's limitations.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence.

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Investigation after woman left behind by cruise ship dies on island

Crew of Coral Adventurer only realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing hours after they left Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.

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Confederate statue torn down during anti-racism protests reinstalled in Washington

General Albert Pike's statue, toppled during George Floyd protests in 2020, is restored under orders from President Donald Trump.

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