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Typhoon Jebi forces closure of Kansai airport, near Osaka in Japan

Typhoon Jebi forces closure of Kansai airport, near Osaka in Japan Typhoon Jebi Media playback is unsupported on your device Thousands of people had to be evacuated from Kansai airport Media caption Thousands of people had to be evacuated from Kansai airport A major international airport in western Japan has been closed, with thousands of people evacuated, in the wake of deadly Typhoon Jebi. Kansai airport, a major transport hub serving Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, was cut off when an ocean tanker hit and damaged its bridge to the mainland. Jebi, Japan's most powerful storm in 25 years, has killed at least 10 people. It has left a trail of damage to infrastructure, ripping off roofs, overturning vehicles and cutting power. Have you been affected by Typhoon Jebi? If safe to do so, email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk or contact yourpics@bbc.co.uk What happened at the airport? The tanker was unmoored by the strong winds of Typhoon Jebi

Labour MPs vote on binding antisemitism rules as Jeremy Corbyn faces backlash over free speech clause

Labour MPs vote on binding antisemitism rules as Jeremy Corbyn faces backlash over free speech clause Proposed and seconded by Jewish Labour MPs, the vote may see the IHRA's antisemitism definition and examples all adopted. 11:07, UK, Wednesday 05 September 2018 Image: Jeremy Corbyn faces a backlash over his proposed statement