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Luis Diaz: Jurgen Klopp says he will allow forward to decide availability after father's kidnappingLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he will allow Luis Diaz to decide whether he is available this weekend following the kidnapping of his father in Colombia. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

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