At least 133 people have died in the devastating floods across western Germany.
The search for survivors continues as hundreds of people are still missing.
Almost 700 residents had to be evacuated from the town of Wassenberg near Cologne after a dam broke on Friday.
The floods, which have been dubbed the country's worst natural disaster in half a century, have cut off the power supply and communications in the region. 
Iran confirms death of security chief Larijani
Iran has confirmed the death of senior political figure Ali Larijani, a key member of the country’s security establishment, amid ongoing regional conflict.
Washington targets Iran's fortified missile sites near Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced late on Tuesday that its forces are carrying out strikes at fortified missile sites on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill 10 people, Lebanese authorities say
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least 10 people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against Hezbollah.
Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident
Israel's military on Wednesday acknowledged that its tank fire hit a U.N. position in southern Lebanon on March 6, wounding Ghanaian peacekeepers, an incident that underscores the growing risks as Israeli operations expand.
UAE air defences intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Wednesday, a statement from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Dubai authorities confirmed on Wednesday that all air interceptions were carried out successfully without any injuries.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has allocated 4,631 residential land plots to citizens in Dubai, valued at a total of AED 5.3 billion.
