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Israel sends soldiers to north fearing attack from Hezbollah in LebanonThe tension is palpable as Israel reinforces its border against the threat from Hezbollah. BBC News – Middle East

Amazon drought: Stranded boats and dead fishA severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon is disrupting transport, isolating communities and killing wildlife. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

France bans all pro-Palestinian demonstrationsThe move comes as European governments fear a rise in antisemitism triggered by the Israel-Hamas war. BBC News – Europe

UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to support IsraelDowning Street says it will be on standby to “deliver practical support to Israel”. BBC News – UK

US House paralysed as Scalise scrambles for votesHouse Republicans are unsure whether their choice for Speaker has earned enough support in the party. BBC News – US & Canada

Gabon coup: Wife of deposed President Ali Bongo detainedSylvia Bongo was under house arrest, but a judge says she should be held in jail ahead of a trial. BBC News – Africa

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EU warns Elon Musk 'disinformation' is spreading on X after Hamas attackThe EU has written to Elon Musk warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content. BBC News – Business

Inside Kfar Aza where Hamas militants killed families in their homesIn Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children and babies. BBC News – Middle East

'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico's Pacific coastHurricane Lidia barrelled into Mexico’s Pacific coastline with wind speeds of up to 140mph (165km/h). BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean