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Israel orders evacuations from city in south Gaza as offensive widensWitnesses also report seeing tanks advancing east of Khan Younis, as the ground offensive expands. BBC News – Middle East

Essequibo: Venezuelans back claim to Guyana-controlled oil regionOver 95% of voters approve a territorial claim to oil-rich Essequibo, electoral officials say. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: Soldier tells BBC of front-line 'hell'A Ukrainian soldier on the east side of the Dnipro river tells the BBC about life on the front line. BBC News – Europe

UK migration curbs see salary threshold hiked to £38,700 for foreign workersThe hike is part of the UK government’s plans to curb legal migration, which has hit record levels. BBC News – UK

Ex-US ambassador Manuel Rocha charged over spying for CubaManuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, was allegedly a secret agent for more than 40 years. BBC News – US & Canada

Tanzania floods: Dozens killed in floods and landslides in northern Hanang regionA rescue operation is under way after at least 63 die in the northern Hanang district. BBC News – Africa

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Baby formula soaring costs: 'I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand'Why struggling parents aren’t choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk. BBC News – Business

Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of warCivilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel’s renewed bombardment continues. BBC News – Middle East

Essequibo: Venezuela votes on claim to Guyana-controlled oil regionThe referendum asks if Venezuelans support the claim to two thirds of the land controlled by Guyana. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean