Jonathan Ditchburn

France bans all pro-Palestinian demonstrationsThe move comes as European governments fear a rise in antisemitism triggered by the Israel-Hamas war. BBC News – Europe

UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to support IsraelDowning Street says it will be on standby to “deliver practical support to Israel”. BBC News – UK

US House paralysed as Scalise scrambles for votesHouse Republicans are unsure whether their choice for Speaker has earned enough support in the party. BBC News – US & Canada

Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detainedSylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial. BBC News – Africa

EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attackThe EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content. BBC News – Business

Inside Kfar Aza where Hamas militants killed families in their homesIn Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children and babies. BBC News – Middle East

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico's Pacific coastHurricane Lidia barrelled into Mexico’s Pacific coastline with wind speeds of up to 140mph (165km/h). BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipelineIt is still unclear what caused a leak on the Baltic-connector, which is shared with Estonia. BBC News – Europe

Luton Airport fire rips through multi-storey car parkAll flights are suspended after a fire at a multi-storey car park that has up to 1,500 vehicles inside. BBC News – UK

Israel has duty to respond to Hamas, says BidenThe US president vows to “stand with Israel” after “evil” attacks by Hamas killed at least 14 Americans. BBC News – US & Canada

Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad imageMuslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet. BBC News – Africa

Airlines cancel or delay flights to Israel as fighting continuesMajor carriers including Delta and Virgin Atlantic suspend direct flights, while others warn of delays. BBC News – Business

Israel's military says it fully controls communities on Gaza borderThe military clears areas seized by Hamas two days ago, but it says gunmen may still be at large. BBC News – Middle East

Japan 27-39 Argentina: Pumas set up Wales quarter-final with thrilling winA hat-trick from Mateo Carreras carried Argentina into a World Cup quarter-final with Wales as they beat Japan in their winner-takes-all Pool D match. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blowConservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany. BBC News – Europe

Israel-Gaza attacks: More than 10 Britons feared dead or missingBernard Cowan and Nathanel Young are confirmed to have died. BBC News – UK

Biden interviewed by probe into handling of classified filesPresident Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating sensitive files found in his home and office. BBC News – US & Canada

Mbankolo landslides kill 30 in Cameroon capital YaoundéRescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands. BBC News – Africa

Wilko: End of an era as shops shut for goodWorkers and shoppers tell us what they’ll miss about the brand as the final stores close. BBC News – Business

Israeli forces fight to drive out Hamas militants and free hostagesTroops try to clear gunmen from several areas, as the Israeli death toll reportedly passes 600. BBC News – Middle East