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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Israel-Gaza conflict taking focus away from fightingOne of Russia’s goals is to draw global attention away from the war in Europe, says Ukraine’s president. BBC News – Europe

Buyer of battery firm Britishvolt fails to pay staffAn Australian firm which bought Britishvolt has not paid the firm’s UK staff for the last four months. BBC News – UK

Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US electionA year ahead of the US presidential election, and anything could happen. BBC News – US & Canada

Ghana's Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia chosen as NPP presidential candidateVice President Mahamudu Bawumia will contest the presidency under the NPP’s banner in elections. BBC News – Africa

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each otherAustralia’s Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years. BBC News – Business

Hamas officials say 13 killed in blast outside Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospitalIsrael said it hit an ambulance it said was carrying Hamas operatives without specifying where. BBC News – Middle East

Footballer Díaz's father 'kidnapped by rebels'Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Tuscany storm and floods ravage central Italy leaving six deadSix people are confirmed dead and several more are missing as winds and rain buffet parts of Italy. BBC News – Europe

Rafah crossing: More Britons leave after nearly 100 listed as eligibleThe family of Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf are among the UK citizens who have left Gaza. BBC News – UK

Lewiston attack: Biden meets families in Maine after mass shootingThe attack at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston was the deadliest shooting in the state’s history. BBC News – US & Canada