Israel carries out more massive strikes on Beirut

As the Middle East violence continues to escalate, we hear from a Hamas leader about their position in the conflict. And we will speak to our International editor who did the interview, Jeremy Bowen. We also hear about the latest Israeli strikes on Beirut.

The remote Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean will be transferred to Mauritius after Britain surrenders sovereignty.

France launches a new ocean going vessel designed to drift amongst the Arctic Ice and study the effects of climate change. Its unusual design means it can survive year round conditions.

In business we keep an eye on rising oil prices as security tensions rise in the Arabian Gulf.

And in sport we have all the action from the Europa League , including a high pressure game for Manchester United.

We hear about plans to roll out Mpox vaccines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

(Photo: Smoke rises following an explosion over Beirut's southern suburbs after a strike, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon, 3 October, 2024. Credit: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters)