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Residents move in boats through the flooded streets of a town in northern Bolivia after heavy rains caused the Acre River to overflow. The city of Cobija on the border with Brazil is suffering unprecedented flooding, with water levels reaching 17 meters (55.7 ft). The rainy season in Bolivia, which began in December and will last until March, has so far left 40 people dead and nearly 10,000 families affected, according to the government. IMAGES
Heavy rain floods tents in Rafah, in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, at a makeshift camp set up by people fleeing the ongoing fighting between Israel and the militant group Hamas. IMAGES
Smoke rises in Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza's central Deir al-Balah governorate as battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas rage on. IMAGES
Images of residents of Blendecques being evacuated from their homes by the fire brigade, as northern France faces new flooding. (COMPLETES VIDI349D8D6_EN) IMAGES
Aerial shots show the extensive destruction in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, following deadly Israeli air strikes. The Gaza health ministry said an Israeli air strike killed at least 70 people on Christmas Eve at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp. The army said it was "reviewing the incident", adding it was "committed to international law including taking feasible steps to minimise harm to civilians". IMAGES
Premature babies arrive in Egypt after they were evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital which has become a focal point of Israel's war with Hamas. Initially, 31 babies were evacuated from the Al-Shifa hospital to another Gaza clinic on Sunday. However, only 29 arrived in Egypt, with no immediate clear reason announced. IMAGES