in syria, aid is now on its way, but the wait has been longer, with millions now thought to be homeless. nine days on, this is about those who have survived continuing to do so. frances read, bbc news. at least three people have been killed in new zealand, after a powerful storm hit the country s north island. authorities are now assessing the extensive damage caused by cyclone gabrielle, which has left a quarter of a million people without power. the storm has now weakened and moved away from the area. the first ever satellite mission from the uk failed to launch last month because a rocket fuel filter had become dislodged leading to the engine overheating. more than 2,000 people gathered to watch the start of the mission which had been called a milestone for uk space. the chief executive of virgin orbit said the company would proceed
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