who was held hostage for nearly seven years during lebanon's civil war, has died at his home in new york. he was 76. he spent much of his time in detention — in solitary confinement — chained and blindfolded. an australian woman charged with murdering three people in a suspected mushroom poisoning case has appeared in court. erin patterson gained international attention after three members of her ex—husband's family fell ill and died within a week of eating a beef wellington she made injuly 2023. she has previously denied the allegations. the case has been adjourned until next month. in china, 3 people have died and 11 others are missing after days of heavy rain caused flooding in the south of the country. tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes. landslides have hit several villages in guangdong provice, blocking roads. weather forecasters say the situation's "grim". the area is prone to flooding, but state media report that water levels are at their highest for half a century.

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