People in Black River haven’t seen any aid and told the BBC that they are fighting to survive.
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Latvian vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence prompts outcry
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
Hotel owner and 10 others jailed for life over deadly Turkish fire
The deadliest fire in the country’s history killed 78 people, including many children on holiday.
Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners
Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump’s plans racist.
More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.
‘No inch here was spared’: Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation.
India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil
This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump’s 50% tariffs on India.
Latvian MPs vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants
Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung