Ground forces are already pushing into the city, where hospitals say more than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Tuesday.
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Trial of Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase
The former president is accused of plotting a coup to remain in power after he lost the 2022 election.
Germany’s far-right AfD suffers series of candidate deaths ahead of local vote
Police say there is no evidence of foul play, ahead of local elections in western Germany.
Chloe Malle to become top editor at American Vogue
The 39-year-old’s appointment marks a new era for one of the most influential and glamorous fashion publications.
Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide, UN says
Sunday’s landslide followed heavy rain and “levelled” a remote village, a local armed group says.
Aerial search for survivors after Afghan quake kills 800 people
Rescuers are hampered by mountainous terrain and roads strewn with debris.
Beijing tightens control ahead of Xi’s big moment on world stage
It is a big week for Xi Jinping, who will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing at a massive military parade.
BBC reports from scene as Afghanistan earthquake rescue mission gets under way
Rescuers are having to travel by helicopter to the worst-hit areas, as they have been cut off by the earthquake.
Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
At least 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the east of the country after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night.
Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona
Around 20 boats have left the port of Barcelona with Greta Thunberg and aid supplies on board.