CARIBBEAN: Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 43 people in Haiti, with 13 still missing, devastating more than 30 communities and flooding nearly 12,000 homes.

In Jamaica, the storm has killed at least 32 people and cut off over two dozen communities.

Authorities and international aid groups are racing to deliver food, water, and relief supplies amid severe infrastructure damage and shortages.

INDIA: A passenger train collided with a cargo train near Bilaspur, central India, today, killing at least seven people and injuring around a dozen others.

Rescuers were cutting through debris to reach passengers trapped inside, while authorities launched an inquiry into the cause.

Train accidents remain common in India due to ageing infrastructure and human error, despite safety improvements.

US: A court hearing opened today over allegations of harsh conditions at a Chicago-area immigration detention centre used in Trump-era sweeps.

Lawyers say detainees were denied food, water, medical care, and legal counsel, forcing some to unknowingly relinquish rights.

The government denies wrongdoing, stating the facility is not intended for long-term detention and has improved operations in recent months.

PHILIPPINES: Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 26 people in the central Philippines, mostly from flooding, with six more killed in a separate air force helicopter crash delivering aid.

Tens of thousands were displaced as strong winds and floodwaters damaged homes, roads, and power lines.

Authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands before landfall, warning of torrential rains, storm surges, and continued risks in a region frequently battered by typhoons.