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Death toll rising rapidly after Turkey quake

Rescue workers are trying to reach people trapped under toppled buildings in southern Turkey.

A powerful earthquake in south-eastern Turkey has killed hundreds across Turkey and Syria; the 7.8-magnitude struck at 4am when people were sleeping and was felt more than a thousand kilometres away in Cyprus, Lebanon and Gaza - we speak to the head of Turkey's Red Crescent who says his country is ready to accept international help immediately.

Also, the trial of 16 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists has begun; they were charged under a controversial national security law imposed by Beijing.

And Beyoncé now has more Grammy awards than any other artist; we look at her career and the other winners of last night's Grammys.

50 minutes

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  • Mon 6 Feb 202307:06GMT