Florida: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

The US National Hurricane Center says a catastrophic tidal surge is occurring in Florida's Big Bend region where Idalia made landfall, and damaging winds are spreading inland. We speak to a reporter on the ground and hear from those involved in rescue efforts.

Drones have hit several Russian regions and damaged two military planes, a fuel depot and a microelectronics factory. Our reporter from BBC Verify explains.

The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo, says he's being detained after a military coup. We speak to our Africa experts and get reaction from the region.

We hear about an interview by our colleague with the American singer Akon.

We talk about the shortages of food, medication, hygiene products and fuel ethnic Armenians are facing in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Presenter: Lukwesa Burak.

(Photo: Victor Cristia, 59, stands in flood waters caused by Hurricane Idalia while photographing his residence in Clearwater Beach, Florida, U.S., August 30, 2023. Credit: Adrees Latif/Reuters)