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The messages of fear that trickled out while Gaza was disconnectedA connectivity blackout on Saturday meant people could not contact friends, family or even ambulances to help the injured. BBC News – Middle East

Hurricane Otis: Mexico troops tackle looting in devastated AcapulcoThousands of soldiers and police go into the Mexican resort city ravaged by a powerful hurricane. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Princess Leonor of Spain's royal profile rises as she turns 18Princess Leonor of Spain’s birthday is on Tuesday, prompting talk of what sort of royal she will be. BBC News – Europe

First Minister Humza Yousaf makes contact with family in GazaHumza Yousaf says his in-laws trapped in Gaza are alive but have run out of clean drinking water. BBC News – UK

Matthew Perry: Friends TV comedy star dies at 54The American actor was best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit ’90s TV sitcom Friends. BBC News – US & Canada

The Tanzanians searching for their grandfathers' skulls in GermanyDescendants of 19 men hanged 123 years ago have spent decades searching for their remains. BBC News – Africa

FTX: 'Crypto King' admits people got hurt as he speaks out in trialFormer crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange. BBC News – Business

Gaza: People uncontactable and all communication down as Israel intensifies bombingThe Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage. BBC News – Middle East

Archaeologists reveal face of Peru's 'Ice Maiden' mummyExperts have reconstructed the face of the ‘Ice Maiden’, an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean