Hurricane Melissa gains strength again as it churns towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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At least seven have died in the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa made landfall, Israel launched strikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire, and Prince William threatened to re-examine Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice's titles if they did not ask their father to leave Royal Lodge.

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