Australian doctors say they are having to operate in filthy conditions with few or no anaesthetics.
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Howling winds and sheets of rain: In the eye of a typhoon in China
The strong winds hit in waves – and standing upright is almost impossible, our correspondent writes.
Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in China after 17 killed in Taiwan
Ragasa is the world’s strongest storm this year and has been roaring over the South China Sea for days.
Italy condemns ‘drone attack’ on Gaza aid flotilla and deploys frigate
Italy’s defence minister directs a navy vessel to assist the flotilla’s boats after what he says was a drone attack by unidentified perpetrators off Crete.
Macron calls Trump after motorcade blocks his car
Macron and Trump were in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly
From escalators to teleprompters, Trump piles on criticism at the UN
In a wide-ranging speech, President Trump slammed the world body and singled out many of the countries in attendance.
Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by ‘king of storms’
The BBC’s Laura Bicker says residents of southern China are largely heeding warnings from authorities as the storm lashes the region with wind and rain.
Phone spyware scandal in Greece moves to court as critics claim cover-up
Four people go on trial accused of misdemeanours but opponents ask why no government officials have been charged.
Jimmy Kimmel calls out ‘anti-American’ threats to free speech in tearful TV return
The comedian returned from a brief suspension after comments he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Killed seeking food – Jeremy Bowen on Abdullah’s shooting and Gaza’s lethal aid system
Inside Panorama and BBC Eye’s investigation into hunger in Gaza and why so many are risking their lives for aid.