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Cars are partly submerged in flood waters on October 29, 2024 on the western outskirts of Valencia. Spain's meteorological agency had issued its highest alert for the region due to extreme rainfall. Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images

UPDATE: At least 95 dead as intense flash floods hit southeast Spain

At least 95 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia following torrential rains on Tuesday that left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday.

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona.

Lewandowski becomes one of Barcelona's all-time greats following season opener brace

Robert Lewandowski's match-winning brace in Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Valencia not only secured a crucial win in the season’s opener but also marked another milestone in his road to becoming one of the club's all-time greats.

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Football: Lewandowski bags his first La Liga hattrick in Barcelona victory

Barcelona defeated Valencia 4:2 in La Liga, with Polish hitman Robert Lewandowski scoring two head goals and a free kick in added time to complete his first hat-trick in the Spanish top flight.