Simon Furness

Israeli mass protests against reforms block roads and airportDemonstrators converge on Ben Gurion airport to try to stop the prime minister flying to Rome. BBC News – Middle East

Mexican cartel turns in own men over US deathsA splinter group of the Gulf Cartel also reportedly apologised for the kidnapping of four Americans. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Hamburg shooting: Seven killed in attack on Jehovah's Witness hallAn unborn baby was among those killed by the gunman, who was a former member of the religious group. BBC News – Europe

Belvedere deaths: Nadja De Jager and her sons found at houseNadja De Jager and her sons Alexander, nine, and Maximus, seven, were found on Thursday morning. BBC News – UK

Stormy Daniels: Trump invited to testify before grand juryThe move by prosecutors in New York suggests they are close to charging the former president. BBC News – US & Canada

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 MarchA selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. BBC News – Africa

Debt avoided by cutbacks on dining out and clothes, Barclays data showsCareful spending is saving some people from debt while others are too frightened to open letters. BBC News – Business

Bernard Phelan: Irishman sentenced to six-and-a-half years in Iran prisonBernard Phelan, 64, from Tipperary, is accused of providing information to an enemy country. BBC News – Middle East

MSF shuts hospital in Haiti over gang violencePatients and staff at the facility were at risk from nearby fighting, the charity says. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes hit cities across countryUkrainian officials say residential buildings and infrastructure are hit, with power cuts in places. BBC News – Europe

Childcare: Full-time nursery for under-twos nearly £15k a year, says reportCosts rise by 5.9% in a year in Great Britain while availability drops, a report finds. BBC News – UK

Weeping US Marine describes Afghan 'catastrophe' before CongressA congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim. BBC News – US & Canada

Nigeria election 2023: What next for heartbroken young voters?With crucial local elections due, the enthusiasm of “Obidients” remaining on target is questioned. BBC News – Africa

RMT members suspend strike action at Network RailThe announcement follows a new pay offer to the union – but other staff are still set to walk out. BBC News – Business

Six Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in JeninIsrael’s prime minster says a militant who killed two Israeli brothers is among the dead. BBC News – Middle East

Mexico: More than 340 migrants found in truck trailerOfficials find 103 unaccompanied minors among the people inside an abandoned truck in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine launches investigation into unarmed soldier killingA graphic video published on social media appears to show an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner being killed. BBC News – Europe

Sunak says he is up for the fight on illegal Channel crossingsThe prime minister says he is confident the government would win any legal battles over its new law. BBC News – UK

Two dead, two alive after Americans kidnapped in MexicoThe two survivors are delivered back to the United States, after Mexico confirms the fatalities. BBC News – US & Canada

South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?South Africa’s president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis. BBC News – Africa