Hundreds feared dead after cyclone

Hi. Cyclone Chido has smashed into the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte and officials are fearing a huge death toll. We bring you the latest. Steve Swann and Aleem Maqbool report on calls for the Archbishop of York to resign over his handling of a sex abuse case, days before he's due to take charge of the Church of England. Suspected pina colada poisoning in Fiji has put several people in hospital. And finally, as the end of the year approaches, we bring you 100 heartwarming moments from 2024.

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'Close to a thousand' feared dead after cyclone

A man carries his belongings as rescue workers try to clear a blocked road. Credit: Reuters

Cyclone Chido is the worst to hit the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte in 90 years, with waves up to eight metres high and winds of 140mph (225kmh). The French island's prefect has warned the number killed will reach "close to a thousand or even several thousand". At least a third of the island’s 320,000 residents live in shanty towns, and there has been significant damage to its central hospital. One resident told the BBC that he saw an "entire neighbourhood disappear". Get the latest from our live page as international rescue efforts ramp up amid the search for survivors.

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Gisèle's world shattered when the truth of her husband's crimes emerged. Image: AFP

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And finally...

As 2024 comes to an end, we're compiling 100 heartwarming stories from the year. From a man who became best pals with a duck (called "Dog") to twin brothers who clean less-loved spaces for free, we will be sharing dozens of uplifting, joyful and inspiring moments throughout the day on our live page.