What we know about the powerful hurricane approaching Jamaica

BREAKING NEWS

28/10 13:00 - Pakistani farmers to sue German polluters over climate-linked flood damage 28/10 12:56 - Returned body parts were of hostage recovered two years ago, Israel says 28/10 12:50 - Von der Leyen says EU ‘cannot tolerate’ disruption of airspace, calling balloons over Lithuania a ‘provocation’ – Europe live 28/10 12:47 - Zelensky pushing Trump to reverse Tomahawk decision 28/10 12:42 - Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine are war crimes, UN report concludes 28/10 12:40 - Bill Gates Says Climate Change ‘Will Not Lead to Humanity’s Demise’ 28/10 12:24 - Trump and new Japanese prime minister share praise and vow to strengthen ‘remarkable’ relationship – US politics live 28/10 12:01 - ‘Stable chaos’: — Ukraine’s fortress city of Pokrovsk holds out, barely 28/10 11:56 - Sudan: Army acknowledges defeat in El-Fasher, UN warns of violence 28/10 11:54 - Civilians in Sudan “suffering” without aid 28/10 11:54 - Civilians in Sudan “suffering” without aid 28/10 11:37 - HSBC warns it could take years to settle Madoff case as bank takes $1.1bn hit 28/10 11:24 - Hungary seeking anti-Ukraine alliance – Orban aide 28/10 11:08 - Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit 28/10 10:54 - Is London’s next superclub this warehouse by a sewage works in Barking? 28/10 10:31 - I'm just keeping Celtic seat warm - O'Neill 28/10 10:29 - Russia's repeated attacks on civilians in Ukraine called crimes against humanity 28/10 10:25 - Gaza calls for international help as thousands remain missing under rubble 28/10 10:02 - Zelensky appeals for stable European financial support for another two or three years 28/10 10:00 - Atlanta journalist says he ‘won’t be the only’ one deported by Trump officials 28/10 09:00 - As Hong Kong waged shadow war in Britain, ex-Royal Marine became a casualty 28/10 08:38 - Trump backing boosts Milei in midterm elections: An offer Argentina couldn't refuse? 28/10 08:37 - What we know about the powerful hurricane approaching Jamaica 28/10 07:53 - News24 | UN sees world’s emissions falling 10% by 2035 – far short of 60% goal 28/10 07:43 - Venezuela suspends Trinidad and Tobago gas accord over US warship visit 28/10 07:43 - Venezuela suspends Trinidad and Tobago gas accord over US warship visit 28/10 06:27 - Tuesday briefing: What the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu reveals about a Prison Service in crisis 28/10 05:57 - Japanese governor calls for military help amid spike in bear attacks 28/10 04:32 - Pakistan and Bangladesh discuss expanding trade and defense ties 28/10 04:08 - Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan 28/10 03:59 - Three dead in Jamaica as country braces for world's strongest storm of 2025 28/10 03:10 - News24 | Venezuela slams ‘military provocation’ as USS destroyer docks in neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago 28/10 02:15 - RBA governor dismisses jobs fears but hints at rates hold after inflation uptick 28/10 02:01 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,342 28/10 02:01 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,342 28/10 01:24 - Venezuela suspends energy agreement with Trinidad amid US warship dispute 28/10 01:22 - Sudan army withdraws from Darfur’s el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities 28/10 01:22 - Sudan army withdraws from Darfur’s el-Fasher, UN warns of RSF atrocities 28/10 00:01 - ‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head 27/10 23:35 - Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm 27/10 23:33 - Hurricane Melissa threatens to unleash record destruction on Jamaica 27/10 23:07 - ‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific 27/10 21:26 - Russia Aims Drone Attacks at Civilians, a War Crime, U.N. Inquiry Says 27/10 21:16 - German militarization wish list to cost nearly €400bn – Politico 27/10 20:44 - Australia politics live: telcos face steeper outage fines; Hastie warns Liberals can’t keep living in the Howard era 27/10 20:10 - Brussels and Washington strike again. Will Russia bend? 27/10 20:08 - Trump’s China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making 27/10 19:20 - Ministers warned not to scapegoat prison staff over mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu 27/10 18:08 - EU members could borrow money to finance Ukraine – Politico 27/10 17:57 - Trump lands in Japan to meet PM Sanae Takaichi as China trade truce hopes rise 27/10 17:56 - Putin ‘most popular leader in the world’ – Tucker Carlson 27/10 17:30 - Brazil’s Lula sees chance for diplomacy in Ukraine conflict 27/10 17:28 - Belgium becoming ‘narco state’ – judiciary 27/10 17:16 - Warming oceans probably fueling Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification 27/10 16:15 - Tesla chair warns Musk may quit if trillion-dollar pay deal is rejected 27/10 16:15 - Tesla chair warns Musk may quit if trillion-dollar pay deal is rejected 27/10 15:53 - NHS trust pleads guilty after teenage girl absconded from 24-hour care and killed herself 27/10 15:53 - Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure 27/10 15:43 - Lithuanian PM says Belarus balloon incidents ‘call for united, resolute response,’ as it closes border with Russia’s ally – as it happened 27/10 15:42 - Italian ski pass price rises mean sport may become only for wealthy, watchdog warns 27/10 15:40 - Southport killer's dad warned he may attack teachers 27/10 15:32 - Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned 27/10 15:32 - Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned 27/10 14:45 - Trump rebukes Putin for testing new missiles, tells him to end the war 27/10 14:40 - Ukraine will work on ceasefire plan within next 10 days, Zelenskyy says 27/10 14:38 - Grave fears for civilians after Sudanese paramilitary claims capture of El Fasher 27/10 14:32 - France deadlocked over proposed wealth tax 27/10 14:26 - RSF claims El-Fasher takeover as Sudan conflict worsens 27/10 14:03 - US transportation secretary says he’ll revoke $160m from California over non-citizen truck licenses 27/10 14:00 - ATO rebuked by tax watchdog for using debt collectors on people ‘doing the right thing’ 27/10 12:38 - Lithuania says it will shoot down smuggling balloons from Russia’s ally Belarus 27/10 12:28 - Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher 27/10 12:28 - Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher 27/10 12:24 - Europe lacks coordination as Russia ‘prepares for war with NATO’: Experts 27/10 12:24 - Europe lacks coordination as Russia ‘prepares for war with NATO’: Experts 27/10 12:23 - Trump ‘would love’ unconstitutional third term but rules out running for VP 27/10 12:00 - Trump cuts likely hindered warning process for Alaska storm that displaced hundreds, experts say 27/10 11:36 - Trump describes Russia’s new cruise missile test as ‘not appropriate’ 27/10 11:29 - Is the US-China trade war coming to an end? 27/10 11:18 - Is Trump preparing to go to war with Venezuela? 27/10 10:56 - US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela 27/10 10:51 - Caribbean on alert as hurricane Melissa threatens devastation 27/10 10:39 - Concerns for civilians high after RSF claims control of Sudan’s el-Fasher 27/10 10:39 - Concerns for civilians high after RSF claims control of Sudan’s el-Fasher 27/10 10:32 - Food Banks Brace for Growing Demand, and Putin’s New Missile Test 27/10 10:25 - Donald Trump greeted by Emperor Naruhito in Japan before meeting new prime minister – US politics live 27/10 09:52 - UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city 27/10 09:39 - Minister insists government will get asylum seekers out of hotels and expects progress ‘within weeks’ - UK politics live 27/10 09:02 - Trump responds to Russian test of unlimited-range cruise missile 27/10 09:00 - Iranian women flout law on mandatory veiling as police curtail arrests 27/10 08:53 - ‘Open hostility has become normalised’: Dutch Muslims fear rise of far right as general election looms 27/10 08:46 - Why Riek Machar’s trial brings ‘existentially high’ stakes for South Sudan 27/10 08:46 - Why Riek Machar’s trial brings ‘existentially high’ stakes for South Sudan 27/10 07:44 - Trump says he 'would love' to meet with North Korea's Kim during Asia trip 27/10 07:43 - Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent 27/10 06:15 - "The Reboot Is Like A Weird Fanfiction Of The OG Series": 40 Shows That Were Such A Waste Of Time, Viewers Are Literally Warning You Not To Press Play 27/10 05:58 - In Russia's 'blitz' of Ukraine, the question of appeasement is back 27/10 05:00 - Archaeological dig to unearth wreckage of WW2 hero pilot crash under way 27/10 04:12 - France’s Central Bank chief warns of economic ‘suffocation’ 27/10 02:45 - Jamaica orders evacuations amid warning of 'catastrophic' floods