The BBC recently reported from Paiporta, Valencia, where devastating rainfall has led to numerous fatalities and many individuals unaccounted for in the eastern province of Valencia. Correspondent Bethany Bell spoke with local residents who described scenes of sheer devastation as they dealt with the aftermath of the disaster.

In Georgia, the government secured nearly 54% of the votes in Saturday’s election. However, Ms. Zourabichvili expressed her support for the opposition party. Irakli Kobakhidze acknowledged that election counts often experience “irregularities,” but he refuted claims of manipulating the results.

Following a summit with global leaders in Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference. Sarah Rainsford reported on a woman expressing frustration over not receiving 1,000 roubles for her vote, highlighting discontent among voters. The widow of Alexei Navalny has stated that Putin should endure imprisonment under conditions similar to those faced by her husband.

Storm Kirk has impacted northern France, leading to flooding in governmental buildings in Paris. In central Bosnia-Herzegovina, at least 19 lives have been lost due to flash floods and landslides. Veterans gathered near Ede in the Netherlands to witness a parachute jump commemorating Operation Market Garden.

A dissident released by Russia during a significant prisoner exchange has pledged to return to his homeland. Dramatic footage from Tikhoretsk captured a substantial explosion and a large cloud of smoke rising into the air. Storm Boris caused chaos in northern Italy, with people taking refuge on rooftops as buildings collapsed around them.

In Portugal, wildfires have claimed at least seven lives across Aveiro and Viseu regions. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescuing and evacuating individuals trapped by rising waters due to flooding. Several areas in eastern and central Europe have experienced catastrophic floods resulting in tragic loss of life.

The sudden flash floods caused by storm activity have severely damaged thousands of homes and structures throughout various parts of Europe. In Ireland, Ainara Pederoso highlighted challenges regarding access to IVF treatment due to her HIV status. Captured from space by a NASA astronaut, footage revealed the brightening skies as the International Space Station traversed over Europe.

Gisèle Pélicot, now 72 years old, shared her harrowing experience of being drugged by her husband and subjected to repeated assaults over a decade by unknown assailants.