A landscape changed beyond recognition. A bustling city, now a wasteland. The destructive power of water has ripped the heart from derna. Its survivors left wracked with grief and anger. Translation we were told to stay inside our homes. Why . They should have told us there was a storm, told us the dam was old and crumbling. Some of these destroyed buildings were 100 years old. This man lost five members of his family in the raging current. One was his ten month old daughter. He shows me their pictures. First alive. And then their bodies. This was what brought him here. A convoy of ministers from the eastern government, one of libyas two opposing authorities. Fighting has decimated the countrys infrastructure. Ferris says its proved fatal. I spoke to the eastern Prime Minister, 0sama hamad. How could this happen when the dams were supposed to keep people safe . It was a very strong cyclone, he told me. Too strong for the dams. Here in the centre of derna, the destruction is total. And
Have arrived on the island over the past three days. Thats more than lampedusas local population which is around 6 or7,000. Nearly 126. 000 migrants have arrived in italy so far this year, almost double the figure by the same date last year. Lets hear what Giorgia Meloni had to say. However, if somebody here in europe were to think that these Global Crisis that we are tackling and facing could be just solved within the italian borders, then it would be a very big, huge mistake on their side, because this massive flow of immigrants is something which requires the involvement and the responsibility by everybody to be tackled, because its going to affect certainly the border, the frontier countries, but it will soon also involve all of the other countries. So we are all involved in this. We are all involved in trying to tackle and deal with this situation. And therefore the presence of president von der leyen is a sign of awareness in this respect. The head of the European Commission, Urs
Have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations and said his relationships have been always consensual. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. That statement from Russell Brands agents. Lets hearfrom our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013. During the time of these allegations, Russell Brand was probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. He was presenting on bbc radio two. He was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you say, acting in hollywood films. You know, his fame had spread across the atlantic. Now, the investigation says that around ten years ago, brand met a businesswoman who theyre calling nadia. She says they did have consensual sex, but when the
With more on this our reporter baran abbasi, from bbc persian. What more do we know about what has happened to her father . What more do we know about what has happened to herfather . He what more do we know about what has happened to her father . Happened to her father . He was briefly detained happened to her father . He was briefly detained today happened to her father . He was briefly detained today when happened to her father . He was i briefly detained today when leaving his home and he was taken to an Intelligence Facility and he was warned against going ahead for plans to hold a Memorial Service for his daughter. He was warned not one from his family is allowed to leave their home. We heard reports earlier that the house of the parents of mahsa amini were surrounded by Security Forces and they were held under some sort of house arrest. They had asked some days ago for everyone around the country to come to the graveside to remember her on the anniversary of her killing but all
Were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the determination of many iranians to push for Regime Change is unwavering. Mariam took part in the demonstrations since the first day. She says last years events have already brought about fundamental changes to society. I think its like something