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9 October 2023

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News imageA general view shows the damaged Teesta V power plant along the Teesta River some 6 Km from Singtam in India's Sikkim state on October 5, 2023, a day after a flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst. Indian rescue teams searched on October 5 for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst killed at least 14, officials said. (Photo by Pankaj DHUNGEL / AFP) (Photo by PANKAJ DHUNGEL/AFP via Getty Images)

How alerts about India floods could have saved lives

After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place.

News imageThe headline in the Guardian reads 'Israel declares siege of Gaza as Hamas threatens captives' and the headline in the i reads 'Hamas threat to execute hostages as Israel prepares ground invasion'

'Israel declares siege' and 'Hamas threatens hostages'

The militant group Hamas's attack on Israel continues to lead the majority of Tuesday's newspapers.

News imageBlackburn Rovers midfielder Sammie Szmodics

Szmodics called into Republic of Ireland squad

Uncapped Blackburn Rovers midfielder Sammie Szmodics is called into the Republic of Ireland squad to replace the injured Aaron Connolly.

News imageDetected foxes

Man trains home cameras to repel badgers and foxes

James Milward went high tech in his quest to stop the animals fouling in his Surrey garden.

News imageIsraeli military drive on a road in southern Israel, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, outside Sderot October 7, 2023

Biden's foreign policy upended by Hamas attack

Fears of a wider conflict and a possible distraction from the war in Ukraine could influence the White House.

News imageTest of a pedestrian automatic emergency braking system

How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

News imageRescue workers in Jabalia refugee camp

Aftermath of airstrike on Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza

BBC Arabic footage shows people amidst ruins, following an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia refugee camp.

News imageDonald Trump

Shockwaves from Israel-Hamas war disrupt US politics

As the conflict develops, fault lines are emerging in both major US parties over the country's response.

News imagePalestine protest in London

Palestinian protests: 'We will have a home to return to one day'

Supporters of the Palestinians hold a demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in London.

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