Jenin: Israel's military operation continues

There's been a day of intense violence in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli soldiers continue a major assault in Jenin. Hundreds of troops, supported by air strikes and armoured bulldozers, are taking part in what Israel calls a counter-terrorism operation. We hear from a father and his two young children who have managed to leave the camp and seek safety.

As the Taliban authorities have closed all beauty salons in Afghanistan, we hear from our BBC Afghan reporter about this new measure and what it means for women in Afghanistan.

Over the last week, France has seen a wave of protests and rioting sparked by the fatal shooting by a police officer of a young French Algerian teenager, Nahel Merzouk, in a Paris suburb. We hear the daily experience of living in France from two French men from minority backgrounds.

And we hear about Nathan’s famous hot dog eating competition taking place in New York. The current champion Joey Chestnut is defending his world record.

Presenter James Reynolds

(Photo: Israeli tanks in Jenin Credit: Reuters)