Israel Gaza conflict: Biden calls for ceasefire

The US President holds telephone talks with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu as the fighting continues.

In India, 200,000 people have been evacuated after a severe cyclone with speeds of around 200km per hour made landfall in the north-west Indian state of Gujurat.

And a campaign is underway to get a South African soldier who fought in the second world war a proper award for bravery.