From potential record of mysterious chapter in Chinese history to EU’s doubts over bloc’s leverage, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

TERRIFYING videos have emerged showing roads being turned into rivers after horror floods “not seen in a hundred years” battered China. At least 38 people have been killed and more

Severe rains caused flooding and landslides in Beijing and surrounding areas, leaving homes destroyed as mass evacuations were underway.

The flood risk for parts of Beijing, Hebei province and neighboring Tianjin city is predicted to remain high until Tuesday evening. (AP Video shot by Olivia Zhang

Zhang called for improvements to monitoring and early-warning systems, and for evacuations to be initiated early and decisively. Vulnerable groups such as the elderly and people with impaired mobility should be prioritized to ensure every person is relocated safely.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the floods affecting Beijing,’ says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

Heavy rainfall has led to 30 deaths in Beijing and cut power to some villages as eastern and central parts of China face more wild weather, with President Xi Jinping urging authorities to keep people safe.

Severe floods in Beijing have killed 30 people and displaced thousands. Authorities have launched extensive relief operations, while new social security reforms aim to provide compensation and support to those affected by the disaster.