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Sep 14, 2023 #BBCNews There are fears that as many as 20,000 people may have died in the flooding that's devastated northern Libya after dams burst during storms. The coastal city of Derna suffered the worst of the disaster. There have been desperate calls for more humanitarian support as victims lie wrapped in body bags and others have been buried in mass graves. Many people were washed out to sea when the floods struck. Rescue teams have been digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the hope of finding survivors. At least 30,000 people are said to be homeless. Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Quentin Sommerville and Frank Gardner. #BBCNews

Sep 13, 2023 #NorthKorea #Russia #BBCNews North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East has finished. Putin says Kim will visit other sites in Russia before crossing back into North Korea. After dinner at the summit, the Russian leader toasted Kim's health and the two countries' friendship. Putin also said there are "possibilities" for military cooperation between the two countries. North Korea's leader said, "We will always support the decisions of President Putin and... we will be together in the fight against imperialism." #NorthKorea #Russia #BBCNews

13 Sept 2023 #Apple #IPhone15 #BBCNews Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature its proprietary lightning charging port, after the EU forced the change. The tech giant said that the iPhone 15, unveiled at its annual event on Tuesday, would use a USB-C cable as the "universally accepted standard". Apple released a USB-C-to-lightning port adapter for £29 ($36). The product connects the lightning port accessories people will have built up over the years to its new USB-C-enabled iPhones or iPads. The latest iPhone handset, which goes on sale next week, is the first since 2012 to feature an alternative charging port. #Apple #IPhone15 #BBCNews

13 Sept 2023 #Morocco #MoroccoEarthquake #BBCNews The search for survivors continues following a devastating earthquake in Morocco. The death toll from the 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday evening is estimated to be nearly 3,000 people. It was the North African country's deadliest earthquake since 1960 and its most powerful in more than a century. Rescuers from Spain, Britain, and Qatar have been helping Morocco's search teams. #Morocco #MoroccoEarthquake #BBCNews

13 Sept 2023 #Libya #LibyaFloods #BBCNews More than 5,300 people have died after floods in the Libyan city of Derna, a local minister has said. The number could double, the minister for the eastern administration added. The floods burst two dams in the eastern coastal city and swept away homes. Streets are covered in mud and rubble and are littered with upturned vehicles. #Libya #LibyaFloods #BBCNews

13 Sept 2023 #Ukraine #UkraineWar #BBCNews Russia says Ukraine has launched 10 missiles and three unmanned boats in an attack on the home of its Black Sea fleet in Crimea. The attack caused a large fire at a Sevastopol shipyard which left 24 people injured, Russia said. Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev claimed most of the weapons were intercepted. Russia said two of its ships were damaged as a result of hits by cruise missiles. #Ukraine #UkraineWar #BBCNews

12 Sept 2023 #Israel #BBCNews After months of protests against the hardline Israeli government's highly controversial judicial overhaul, a historic showdown is taking place. All 15 Supreme Court judges are convening for the first time to hear petitions against a legal amendment that limits their own powers. Thousands of Israelis gathered for a rally outside the court in Jerusalem on Monday night in support of the judges. Critics argue the move will weaken judicial independence and democracy. #Israel #BBCNews

13 Sept 2023 #Russia #NorthKorea #BBCNews North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Vladimir Putin are meeting at the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's far east. Both leaders arrived at the spaceport early Wednesday afternoon, with Putin showing Kim around the facilities at the site. Asked if Russia will help North Korea build satellites, the Russian President said: "This is why we've come to Vostochny Cosmodrome." However, when he was asked whether the two will negotiate on an arms deal, Putin would only say that "all issues" are on the table. #Russia #NorthKorea #BBCNews