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As cyclone Freddy returns to Malawi, heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides, leaving people stranded without shelter. So far, more than 99 people have been killed in Malawi, after mudslides washed away houses and sleeping occupants, according to authorities. IMAGES
As unprecedented temperatures hit the UK, a huge grass fire breaks out in Wennington in the outskirts of London, causing people to flee their homes. IMAGES
Los Angeles, Aug 21 (EFE/EPA).- People gathered on Saturday in Downtown Los Angeles to protest the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and to show solidarity with Afghans. (Camera: CAROLINE BREHMAN).SHOT LIST: A RALLY IN SUPPORT OF AFGHANISTAN IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US.
Mexico City, Jul 25 (EFE).- An apartment of a student in Mexico City has become a second home for Mexican LGBTQ youth who have been forced into homelessness because they are gay.Ricardo had not as such planned to open the doors of his humble apartment for the sexual minorities.But he set on the endeavor eight months ago when he began supporting people living on the street. (Camera: AMERICA NERI).B-ROLL OF THE APARTMENT SOL 204 TURNED INTO A REFUGE FOR PEOPLE FROM LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, IN MEXICO CITY, MEXICO.SOUND BITE: MEXICAN STUDENT RICARDO; PEOPLE WHO LIVE AT RICARDO'S APARTMENT, VANESSA AND PABLO. (IN SPANISH).TRANSLATIONS:1. RICARDO, MEXICAN STUDENT.- I began to support people living on the streets around 8 months ago and I found the problems that many LGTB people are living with. It is something we do not pay attention to, they go unnoticed, as if they do not exist.2. VANESSA, ONE OF THE RESIDENTS AT RICARDO'S APARTMENT.- I think that's what we need, a hand from someone that will hold us, that will make us think that we're not alone. It means a lot to us and helps keep us moving. Because not all of us are bad people.3. PABLO, ONE OF THE RESIDENTS AT RICARDO'S APARTMENT.- People who live on the street are warriors. Why? Because you are hungry, cold, wet and broken. You have to be fighting often for a space.
People clear their shops and restaurants of the mess caused by devastating floods in Belgium's Grez-Doiceau. The country has counted at least 12 dead, and more than 21,000 people have been left without electricity in the Wallonia region. Five people are still missing and the army has been sent to four of the country's 10 provinces to help with rescue and evacuations. IMAGES
Buenos Aires, Jul 01 (EFE).- (Camera: Alberto Caratozzolo) More people live on the streets of Buenos Aires and suffer the cold of winter this year, due to the economic deterioration increased by the Covid-19 pandemic.FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE STREETS IN BUENOS AIRES.