Jonathan Ditchburn

Rocket attacks from Gaza and Israeli air strikes follow days of soaring tensions in Jerusalem.
BBC News – Middle East

Violence in Brazil’s Amazon is increasing, with tens of thousands of illegal miners in protected areas.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Seven children and two adults have been killed in a shooting in the city of Kazan, officials say.
BBC News – Europe

Boosting jobs and skills are key Queen’s Speech priorities – but social care funding is not included.
BBC News – UK

Tom Cruise hands back three gongs and the crisis-hit awards are without a broadcaster for next year.
BBC News – US & Canada

US rapper J Cole is set to sign for a Rwandan club ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League.
BBC News – Africa

The value of the cryptocurrency has fallen sharply after Mr Musk called it a “hustle” on US TV.
BBC News – Business

There are fears of new clashes between Palestinians and Israelis during the annual Jerusalem Day march.
BBC News – Middle East

President Hernández has been linked to what US prosecutors call “state-sponsored drug trafficking”.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The arrivals on Lampedusa in the space of a few hours coincided with the improving weather.
BBC News – Europe

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds is replaced by Rachel Reeves as Sir Keir Starmer changes his top team.
BBC News – UK

The US acts to keep fuel flowing after its largest pipeline was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack.
BBC News – US & Canada

The conflict with rebels culminated in the death of President Déby on the battlefield last month.
BBC News – Africa

The UK will be “left behind” if other countries open up travel more quickly, the industry says.
BBC News – Business

At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police are injured as rising tensions erupt into violence.
BBC News – Middle East

Residents of a Rio de Janeiro slum accuse police of violence and abuses in a raid that left 28 dead.
BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

The French president spoke out after the US backed a proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines.
BBC News – Europe

Police looking for the killer of community support officer Julia James arrest a man in his twenties.
BBC News – UK

The publisher known for its criticism of Donald Trump said it was “deeply troubled” by the move.
BBC News – US & Canada