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Israel steps up strikes on Lebanon

Lebanon says at least 182 people have been killed and more than 700 wounded.

It's the deadliest day in nearly a year of conflict across Israel's northern border. The Israeli military says it has targeted Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon. The Iranian-backed group says it has fired dozens of rockets at Israeli military posts. We speak to our correspondent and hear from people on both sides of the border.

We hear from people in Sri Lanka about what they are expecting and hoping from the new presidency. Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised to restore public faith in politics, after being sworn in at a ceremony in the capital, Colombo.

Albania has announced plans to create the world's smallest country within its capital as a headquarters for Bektashi Muslims. Our Europe regional editor explains.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: Smoke billows over southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as pictured from Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, September 23, 2024. Credit: Karamallah Daher/Reuters)

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