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Gaza hospitals caught on front line of Israel-Hamas warThousands of people are trapped in Gaza’s few functioning hospitals as fighting draws ever closer. BBC News – Middle East

Colombian rebels try to justify kidnapping of Luis Díaz's fatherColombians are outraged after the rebels claim they have to resort to kidnapping because they are “poor”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russian state media retract report of retreatThe Russian defence ministry has blamed the report’s publication on a “fake account” linked to Ukraine. BBC News – Europe

David Cameron vows to support Rishi Sunak after surprise cabinet comebackThe new foreign secretary says Rishi Sunak has a “difficult job” after his comeback in a reshuffle. BBC News – UK

Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trialThe younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family’s civil fraud trial in New York. BBC News – US & Canada

Gabon elections: Junta plans post-Bongo polls for 2025Military leaders say the plan is not final and needs approval in a “national dialogue” next year. BBC News – Africa

UK economy flatlines as higher interest rates biteForecasters suggest that the economy is set to remain stagnant for several months yet. BBC News – Business

Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearbyIsrael agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity. BBC News – Middle East

Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnapThe Liverpool FC footballer’s father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far leftFar-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses. BBC News – Europe