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Typhoon Hagupit downgraded to 'tropical storm'

Typhoon Hagupit has been downgraded to the status of 'tropical storm' as it continues to make its way across the country.

Known locally as Ruby the storm made landfall on Saturday leaving in its wake flooded streets, fallen trees, and entire regions without any means of communication.

More than one million people continued to shelter in makeshift evacuation centres across the Philippines today as it was reported at least 27 people had died in the storm.

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Red Cross sends 28 food trucks to help typhoon victims

The International Committee of the Red Cross has sent 28 trucks loaded with food for those affected by Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines:

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