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Good morning. The death toll from flash floods that struck the US state of Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people, with dozens still missing. King Charles will host a banquet to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte as they arrive in the UK for a three-day state visit. Plus, we'll visit the Australian towns left reeling by the mushroom murders. 

More than 100 people are confirmed dead, with at least 84 in Kerr County alone, following flash floods in central Texas. Search efforts are continuing for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing. Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp in the county, confirmed at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead, with 10 children and one counsellor still missing. The White House has confirmed President Donald Trump is planning to visit the devastated region later this week. As questions are raised about whether adequate flood warnings were provided - and some residents launch campaigns for flood warning sirens - forecasters say more rain and thunderstorms are expected.

King Charles III will speak at a state banquet today for Emmanuel Macron, calling for the UK and France to stand together in the face of a "multitude of complex threats" including military threats and climate change. Macron and his wife Brigitte will be welcomed by the royal family and other famous faces as they arrive for a three-day state visit - the first by the leader of an EU country since Brexit.

Today marks a milestone in the long road to justice for the victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal, with publication of the first part of the final report, focusing on compensation and the human impact of what happened. Hundreds of sub-postmasters were prosecuted or imprisoned in what is believed to be one of the biggest miscarriages of justices in UK history. Read more.