Severe flooding has swept across parts of Russia’s North Caucasus after days of relentless rainfall. Regions including Dagestan and Chechnya have been badly hit, with swollen rivers and overflowing streams inundating towns and villages.

Rescue workers and local residents are struggling to cope with the aftermath as fast-moving floodwaters cause widespread damage. Authorities say thousands of people have already been evacuated from the worst-affected areas.


Russia Battles Devastating Floods As Caucasus Region Sees Mass Evacuations | Climate Tracker

Azerbaijan is investigating the alleged war crimes committed by both Azerbaijan and Armenian forces during the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region. Azerbaijan's prosecutor general confirmed this to AFP on Wednesday.

Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan probes war crimes during the conflict

Armenian officials accused the Azeri forces of using artillery and missiles early on Sunday, despite both sides agreeing on a ceasefire that went into effect at midnight local time.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: New truce comes into effect in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the brink of war. We decode the long-simmering conflict for you this week on Wion Wideangle. Watch 'Armenia vs Azerbaijan: Bad blood in the Caucasus'.

Armenia vs Azerbaijan: Bad blood in the Caucasus

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