China ‘expels’ French journalist
China refuses to renew French journalist Ursula Gauthier’s press card, effectively expelling her, over an article it said “emboldened terrorism” – something she denies. BBC News – Europe
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South America flood ‘worst in 50 years’
Vast areas in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are being hit by the worst flooding in 50 years, forcing the evacuation of more than 150,000 people. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
De Klerk: Rhodes statue should stay
Former South African President FW De Klerk joins criticism of a campaign to remove the statue of colonial leader Cecil Rhodes from Oxford University. BBC News – Africa
Tornadoes in Texas ‘kill eight’
Tornadoes in the Dallas suburbs kill at least eight people, reports say, raising the death toll to 26 in a week of storms in several US states. BBC News – US & Canada
Homes evacuated as flooding persists
Hundreds of people face evacuation in York, as flooding continues to hit many parts of northern England, with a number of severe warnings in place. BBC News – UK
Army deployed amid Cumbria flood fears
The Army is called in to support efforts to protect communities in Cumbria amid fears of further flooding. BBC News – UK