Melissa's 185 mph winds at landfall means it could eclipse all storms the island has experienced before.
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Windows blown in, trees uprooted and croc warnings - Hurricane Melissa batters Jamaica
The eye of the storm has passed over Jamaica but it is still battering the island - the eye is now heading towards Cuba.
Hotel lockdowns and honeymoon hit as Britons caught up
The powerful storm is set to be the world's strongest of the year.
Beever-Jones 'asking questions' - should she start for England?
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South Korea's President Lee is in for a diplomatic dance as he hosts the leaders of US and China.
'We are all terrified'
"I am trying to use my own manpower to stop the wind blowing in the door," a frightened mother tells the BBC.
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Paqueta wants to leave West Ham - Wednesday's gossip
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BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam
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'Awful moment' as Agyemang is carried off injured
England striker Michelle Agyemang is carried off on a stretcher after an off-the-ball injury in the Lionesses' 3-0 win against Australia.
Home Office has struggled to deal with crises, says Mahmood
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Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of ceasefire violations
Hamas denies it was behind an attack on Israeli forces inside an area of Gaza under their control and condemns the strikes.
Dog walker dies in triple stabbing as arrest made
A 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody, the Met Police said.
Fifth Met Police officer sacked after BBC investigation
A Met Police sergeant was found guilty of gross misconduct over behaviour filmed in an undercover report by Panorama.
Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93
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Watch: Strong winds and flying debris as Melissa makes landfall
Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.
US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific
Mexico's navy is searching for the sole survivor of the latest attack on boats the US says were carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.
(Another) plan to close migrant hotels
Two military sites earmarked as asylum seeker accommodation.
Brigitte Macron's life 'deteriorated' after alleged cyber-bullying, daughter says
Tiphaine Auzière was testifying in the trial of ten people accused of cyber-bullying her mother, the French first lady.
Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town
Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.
Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town
Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.