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Gaza-Israel exchange of fire follows deadly West Bank raidRocket-fire draws air strikes in the wake of a deadly Israeli military raid in Nablus on Wednesday. BBC News – Middle East

Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdogThe reform reduces the size and the budget of the independent body overseeing elections in Mexico. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

How Putin's fate is tied to Russia's war in UkraineSteve Rosenberg looks at why Vladimir Putin set sail in a storm of his own making a year ago. BBC News – Europe

Ukraine war: King says Ukraine has 'suffered unimaginably'Charles praises the “remarkable courage” of Ukrainians on the anniversary of the Russian invasion. BBC News – UK

New US sanctions for Russia on war anniversaryPresident Biden also announced over $ 2bn in military aid to both Ukraine and neighbouring Moldova. BBC News – US & Canada

Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eveThe money was found in Chinyere Igwe’s car on the eve of Nigeria’s hotly contested elections. BBC News – Africa

One-pan gnocchi bake This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients  25g/1oz butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely sliced 2 tbsp plain flou […]

Chicken, leek and cider gratin This is made possible by BBC Foods! Ingredients 50g/1¾oz butter 500g/1lb 2oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 4cm/1½in cub […]