More than 80 dead in Texas floods

Hello. At least 81 people have been confirmed dead in central Texas following flash floods on Friday. Chief North America correspondent Gary O'Donoghue reports from Kerr County. From Australia, my colleague Tiffanie Turnbull explains the evidence in a widely watched mushroom murder trial after the jury reached a verdict. And finally, an ancient city is unearthed in Peru.

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Search efforts for dozens missing in Texas

Rescue teams also face venomous snakes as they sift through mud and debris. Credit: Reuters

At least 81 people have been confirmed dead in central Texas and another 41 are missing following flash floods on 4 July. Most of the deaths confirmed so far, including 28 children, were in Kerr County, where a girls' summer camp was inundated by flood waters. There, the Guadalupe River rose by 26ft (8m) within 45 minutes. The San Gabriel River also burst its banks, with drone footage showing the devastation in Georgetown. Rescuers are searching for the missing, and officials say the death toll is certain to rise. More storms are expected, which could hamper rescue efforts.

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Toxic mushroom trial ends in conviction

Erin Patterson's house in Leongatha became a crime scene in July 2023. Credit: EPA

A nine-week trial sought to solve a mystery that had gripped Australia for two years - what really happened at Erin Patterson's dining table on 29 July 2023? A jury has found Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill another by serving them a meal containing toxic mushrooms - before trying to conceal her crimes by lying to police and disposing of evidence.