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Storm Babet flooding sees severe warnings as hundreds evacuateResidents of 500 Nottinghamshire homes are among those told to move, as communities across the UK endure more flooding. BBC News – UK

Five members of the same family were killed in Gaza air strikes, US relatives sayAmong the victims are two young children aged seven and five, and a mother-of-four. BBC News – US & Canada

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in FranceDakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation’s first president. BBC News – Africa

Moody's boosts view of UK after mini-Budget chaosRatings agency says “predictability has been restored” following last year’s mini-Budget. BBC News – Business

Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West BankPalestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas’s attack on Israel. BBC News – Middle East

Argentina election: Javier Milei, TikTok economist, leads pollsCan a former TV personality who’s vowed to blow up Argentina’s central bank win Sunday’s elections? BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Poland election: Women and youth force PiS from powerA record high turnout in the poll brings momentous change to Poland’s political landscape. BBC News – Europe

Storm Babet: Second red alert in a week as flooding rages onMore downpours are forecast on Saturday as rain and wind cause three deaths and UK-wide disruption. BBC News – UK

Judith and Natalie Raanan: Hamas frees two US hostagesIsrael confirms they received Judith and Natalie Raanan from Hamas at the Gaza boundary on Friday evening. BBC News – US & Canada

Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escapeMohamed Bazoum tried to flee from custody with his family, cooks and security, the military says. BBC News – Africa