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Death toll rises in flood-hit central Europe

The death toll from the floods that hit central Europe over the weekend has risen, with more casualties recorded in the Czech Republic, Poland and Austria. In the Czech Republic, one person drowned in a stream close to the town of…

Prisoners flee after Nigeria floods damage jail

The Nigerian authorities say more than 270 inmates are now known to be missing after escaping from custody when severe flooding damaged a prison in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri. So far, seven are back in detention. The flooding…