08/10/2016 Newsround

I'm Ayshah with the latest stories this Saturday.

First to Hurricane Matthew, the storm has affected the Caribbean

I've been looking into what's happened and what's

Medical help arrives. This is one of the coastal towns in Haiti that has

been cut off by the storm. The south part of the island has been the

worst affected. As rescue teams reach more parts of the country, it

is estimated that nearly 900 people have died. It's not the first time

Haiti has been affected by natural disaster. In 2010, a massive

earthquake struck the country and killed more than 220 thousand

people. So why do things like this keep happening to Haiti? Haiti, as a

For Haiti, as a poor country, they have got

rid of a lot of their trees on the mountains,

so all the rain water comes down into the settlements below,

Because they are poorer than their neighbours in the

Dominican Republic, the structures in Haiti are not quite as good,

so the houses start being destroyed when you get these very strong winds

from tropical storms and hurricanes, as they move in.

Haiti is very poor, so buildings and things like water and electricity

supplies get badly damaged because they're not ill strong enough to

stand up to big storms. And many people don't have enough money to

prepare their homes. It means they're going to need a lot of help

from other countries and charities to rebuild their lives.

The latest on the hurricane is that it's weakened to a category one

and is moving near the coast South Carolina in the US.

But the storm has killed four people in Florida and knocked out power

There's tons of stuff at Newsround online about Hurricane Matthew,

including guides to different types of storms and, remember,

if you're upset by anything in the news there's plenty

Next, if you're easily put off your lunch, look away now.

A bakery in Edinburgh is selling cakes made from insects.

They say they're better for you than traditional meat.

In many parts of the world insects are part of daily meals.

Some people argue they're better for the environment than farming

So what do these daring diners think of the bug bakes?

Is eating insects is a great idea or do you just think, "eurgh"?

Well, we've been asking you about this all day and Chelsea

in Norfolk says "That is gross." I think I agree!

Countries from around the world have been meeting in South Africa

to decide how to protect endangered animals like elephants.

Jenny was there, she's visited a school near to lots of nature

reserves where elephants live, to find out what it's like growing

up so close to these amazing creatures.

In Afrikaans, "olifant" means elephant.

Some of their classes are taken outside and

a lot of the lessons learn about animals.

And even their awards have a bit of a theme.

The school is only 20 minutes away from nature reserves

and loads of incredible animals, including elephants,

It is not just the children here who are

They are very popular around the world,

including this school in the United Kingdom.

They have even named their class after them.

And they have got some big questions for the children living in

What is it like living near elephants?

It is nice because you get to see them a lot and you get to

It is just nice being around them and you can often

hear them communicating with each other.

It is actually very cool, unless they start to wreck through

How do elephants show their feelings?

It is noises and rumbling and also body language.

When an elephant is angry or scared, it's tail will go up like this.

I am very upset that elephants are hunted.

All these people really want are the tasks, because they use

You are killing and in danger animal.

It makes me feel sad and very angry at the same time.

I love elephants and I love her room important they are to the

A baby whale has helped out its Mum when she got stuck on a sandbank

The calf pushed the adult whale, who then splashed

Mum and baby were then seen swimming off happily.

That's all from me, Newsround's back right here in about half an hour.