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A Belgian prince’s attempt to claim social security benefits on top of his six-figure royal allowance has been rejected by a court. Prince Laurent – the younger brother of King Philippe – received €388,000 (£295,850; $376,000) from state funds last year but said that his work entitles him and his family to social security. He … Read more

Watch: Deadly storm system brings flooding to US South and Midwest At least 20 people have died from flash flooding and tornado damage that swept across multiple states in the the midwestern and southern parts of the US over the weekend. Half of the reported deaths, which included children and elderly people were in Tennessee, … Read more

High winds and heavy rain battered the US South and Midwest with multiple states expected to reach a “major flood stage,” affecting roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. Forecasters warned that swollen rivers will continue to pose a danger even after the rain stops.

Nigerian travel vlogger Alma Asinobi attempted to break the record for the fastest journey across all seven continents – but visa challenges and flight cancelations got in the way. She tells BBC Africa when she found out it would be impossible and what she’d change if she tried it again. Produced by Jelilat Olawale and … Read more

Four migrants have been cleared on appeal of setting fire to the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos during the Covid pandemic. The juvenile court of Mytilene found the defendants not guilty, ruling that their involvement in the blaze in September 2020 had not been proven. They had previously been sentenced … Read more

Nigerian police have withdrawn a summons issued to one of the country’s most respected traditional leaders after it was widely condemned. The emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is engaged in a tussle for the crown with his cousin Aminu Ado Bayero, who is said to enjoy the support of the national government. Prior to the … Read more

Fighting has been reported in Myanmar despite the military junta and a rebel group alliance announcing temporary ceasefires to support earthquake relief. As of Friday, the military had carried out at least 14 attacks since the ceasefire, according to reports received by the UN Human Rights office. The military accused two rebel groups in the … Read more

Mark Savage Music Correspondent Getty Images Amadou Bagayoko learned guitar by studying British bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd Thousands of people gathered in Mali on Sunday for the funeral of musician Amadou Bagayoko, of the world-renowned duo Amadou & Mariam. Friends, relatives, fans and fellow artists flocked to the ceremony in the capital … Read more

Reuters Israeli strikes hit Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza, from where the military said rockets had been fired Israel has carried out fresh air strikes on Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered retaliation for one of the heaviest barrages of rocket-fire by Hamas in months. The Israeli military said about half of the 10 … Read more

Daniel O’Donnell has warned his fans not to fall for social media “scammers” claiming he is sick and in need of help. The County Donegal singer said he had become aware of “fake and doctored” images showing him in hospital. “Please ignore all of these things that you see on Facebook,” he said, in a … Read more