Israeli ground offensive targets central Gaza camps

Israel is expanding its ground offensive into Palestinian refugee camps in central Gaza, as it warns the war with Hamas will last for months. Heavy fighting is also continuing to the south, in the city of Khan Younis. We'll get the latest from our correspondent in the region.

At least 10 people, including a nine-year-old girl, have died in eastern Australia during severe thunderstorms on Christmas and Boxing Day. A climate specialist joins the show to explain how the storms are linked to climate change.

The former manager of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero has confessed to killing him in a video statement released by Venezuela's attorney-general. Our BBC reporter explains the background to the case.

And the BBC's Marianna Spring joins to wrap up a year in challenging online disinformation.

We'll also hear about the life and work of Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, who was found dead in central Seoul.

Presenter: Sana Safi

(Picture: An Israeli tank manoeuvres near the Israel-Gaza border, December 27, 2023. Picture credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen)