Blinken aiming to restore calm in Israel

America's Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken is expected in Israel today, where he is to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also plans to travel to the West Bank to meet with the leader of the Palestinian Authority, President Mahmoud Abbas.

The diplomatic initiative comes at a time of increased tension and violence in the region, with deadly attacks leading to the deaths of Palestinians and Israelis in recent days.

There are calls for a wider reform of policing in the US after the murder of Tyre Nichols despite the disbanding of the police unit whose personnel are accused of his murder.

Russia has launched more attacks on Ukrainian military front lines, and on civilian homes.