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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitismGerman Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left. BBC News – Europe

Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cutThe UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it’s too early to cut interest rates. BBC News – UK

US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflictHe was responding to a heckler’s demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives. BBC News – US & Canada

Tanzanian student in Israel: 'Shift change saved me, but my friends are Hamas hostages'A Tanzanian student tells the BBC how a timetable change stopped him being taken hostage with his friends. BBC News – Africa

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House prices in biggest rise for more than a yearThe uptick in house prices probably due to a lack of homes on the market, the Nationwide building society says. BBC News – Business

Strikes on south Gaza: BBC verifies attacks in areas of ‘safety’The BBC has analysed four strikes in south Gaza, where civilians were told to evacuate to. BBC News – Middle East

Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza warThe country’s president accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Russian attacks force evacuations of childrenMandatory evacuations from the frontlines are swelling the ranks of Ukraine’s displaced millions. BBC News – Europe

Sky and TalkTalk block suicide website linked to 50 deathsBereaved families had asked internet providers to block the forum, following a BBC investigation. BBC News – UK