At least 20 people have died after Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines.
The fatalities have been reported in the central provinces of Capiz, Iloilo and Leyte.
More than 58,000 people were evacuated from their homes before the storm hit late on Tuesday.
It brought winds of up to 120 kph and gusts of 150 kph, along with heavy rain and flooding.
Over 15,000 were left stranded after ferries and flights were cancelled.
The Typhoon is now making its way out over the South China Sea.
G7 leaders back Ukraine, plan greater pressure on Russia
G7 leaders said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase sanctions on Russia, in a statement that underscores Kyiv's growing leverage as it seeks peace talks with Moscow.
Trump: Iran deal 'loud and clear' that Tehran won't have nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump maintained on Tuesday that an interim accord with Iran makes clear that Tehran would never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, and he also suggested Syria could be better positioned to disarm Hezbollah.
Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use, report says
Messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in court challenging an Indian government order that has temporarily blocked use of the platform in an effort to prevent exam fraud, legal website Bar and Bench reported on Wednesday.
Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian cities kill four, officials say
Russian attacks on cities in Ukraine's east and southeast have killed four people and set ablaze a residence and a shopping centre, officials and prosecutors said late on Tuesday.
Trump criticises Israel's tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians
US President Donald Trump has issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah on Tuesday, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt fighters.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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