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'An unimaginable scene': Survivors describe Libya floodsResidents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city. BBC News – Africa

UK economy shrinks more than expected as rain and strikes hitOfficial figures show the UK economy contracted by 0.5% in July, more than economists predicted. BBC News – Business

Oslo Accords: 30 years of lost Palestinian hopesThe accords could have led to a Palestinian state – now even Palestinians lack faith in their leaders. BBC News – Middle East

Colombia deadliest country for environmentalists – reportA study shows 60 environmental activists were killed in Colombia in 2022 out of 177 murdered worldwide. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friendsFrom shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common. BBC News – Europe

Man arrested after girl attacked by bully XL dog in BirminghamA 60-year-old man has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries. BBC News – UK

Escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante caught after two weeksDanelo Cavalcante, 34, was arrested in a wooded area inside a police perimeter, says a law enforcement source. BBC News – US & Canada

Derna: Flood-hit Libyan city living through 'doomsday'A Libyan journalist tells the BBC of a friend whose entire family was killed by the flooding. BBC News – Africa

First Wilko store closures begin on TuesdaySome 24 of the chain’s shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close. BBC News – Business

Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in LebanonAt least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh. BBC News – Middle East

Chile marks military coup as divisions continueThe left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Venice to vote on €5 a day fee for touristsThe charge – which will apply to all visitors aged over 14 – is designed to tackle soaring tourism. BBC News – Europe

Female surgeons sexually assaulted while operatingTrainees are being abused by senior male surgeons, a major analysis given to the BBC reveals. BBC News – UK

Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest cavesMark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill. BBC News – US & Canada

Morocco earthquake: 'We need help from whomever will give it'Desperate residents of a remote Moroccan village plead for outside help after the devastation of the quake. BBC News – Africa

UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUCThe Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. BBC News – Business

Palestinians set out terms for agreeing to historic Saudi-Israeli dealPalestinian officials push for more control of land in the occupied West Bank ahead of historic talks. BBC News – Middle East

Danelo Cavalcante: Surveillance footage shows killer 'crab walk' out of US prisonDanelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine offensive could have only 30 days left – US Army chiefGen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine’s manoeuvres much harder. BBC News – Europe

China spy claims as Parliament researcher arrestedPrime Minister Rishi Sunak conveys his concerns to China about interference, No 10 says. BBC News – UK