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The airstrikes across Gaza have killed more than 400 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. It said many of those who died were children. More than 600 people are reported to have been injured. It's the largest wave of airstrikes since the start of the ceasefire, which began on the 19th of January.
The airstrikes across Gaza have killed more than 400 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. It said many of those who died were children. More than 600 people are reported to have been injured. It's the largest wave of airstrikes since the start of the ceasefire, which began on the 19th of January.
Israel's foreign ministry spokesman Oren Marmerstein blamed Hamas, accusing it of repeatedly refusing to extend the ceasefire and release the hostages.
Israel's foreign ministry spokesman Oren Marmerstein blamed Hamas, accusing it of repeatedly refusing to extend the ceasefire and release the hostages.
The Red Crescent says hospitals are overwhelmed by the number of casualties. And Rosalia Bolan from the children's charity UNICEF, who's in Almawasi in southern Gaza, says people are turning to her for help and advice.
The Red Crescent says hospitals are overwhelmed by the number of casualties. And Rosalia Bolan from the children's charity UNICEF, who's in Almawasi in southern Gaza, says people are turning to her for help and advice.
Hamas has responded furiously, accusing Israel of treachery for overturning the ceasefire agreement. It also says Israel is exposing the remaining Israeli hostages to what it called an unknown fate. So, why has Israel launched this new wave of strikes now? I asked our Middle East regional editor, Mike Thompson.
Hamas has responded furiously, accusing Israel of treachery for overturning the ceasefire agreement. It also says Israel is exposing the remaining Israeli hostages to what it called an unknown fate. So, why has Israel launched this new wave of strikes now? I asked our Middle East regional editor, Mike Thompson.
Mike Thompson. A highly anticipated phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on finding a way to end the war in Ukraine is due to take place over the next couple of hours. The US president is pressuring his Russian counterpart to sign up to a 30-day ceasefire. Mr Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that both leaders would build on earlier discussions.
Mike Thompson. A highly anticipated phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on finding a way to end the war in Ukraine is due to take place over the next couple of hours. The US president is pressuring his Russian counterpart to sign up to a 30-day ceasefire. Mr Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that both leaders would build on earlier discussions.
Mr Trump has said he will discuss dividing up assets such as Ukrainian land and power plants. But most observers agree that the Russians will only accept keeping the areas that they've conquered and occupied. Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford is following developments. I asked her whether this was really a negotiation or was Vladimir Putin still firmly in control?
Mr Trump has said he will discuss dividing up assets such as Ukrainian land and power plants. But most observers agree that the Russians will only accept keeping the areas that they've conquered and occupied. Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford is following developments. I asked her whether this was really a negotiation or was Vladimir Putin still firmly in control?
Sarah, ahead of the call, Kirill Dmitriev, who's been named by Mr Putin as his special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, has been speaking. What's he had to say?
Sarah, ahead of the call, Kirill Dmitriev, who's been named by Mr Putin as his special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, has been speaking. What's he had to say?
Our Eastern Europe correspondent, Sarah Rainsford. After an unplanned extended stay on the International Space Station, two American astronauts are finally making their way back to Earth. Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams successfully undocked from the ISS at the start of a 17-hour journey home. Their mission was supposed to last eight days, but technical issues prevented their return.
Our Eastern Europe correspondent, Sarah Rainsford. After an unplanned extended stay on the International Space Station, two American astronauts are finally making their way back to Earth. Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams successfully undocked from the ISS at the start of a 17-hour journey home. Their mission was supposed to last eight days, but technical issues prevented their return.
This report from our science editor, Rebecca Murrell.
This report from our science editor, Rebecca Murrell.
Rebecca Murrell reporting. So, if all goes well, after 286 days, Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams will splash down on Tuesday night. But how long will it take them to adjust to life back on Earth? The BBC heard from Colonel Katie Coleman in Massachusetts. She's a veteran astronaut of two space shuttle missions and has logged more than 500 hours in space.
Rebecca Murrell reporting. So, if all goes well, after 286 days, Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams will splash down on Tuesday night. But how long will it take them to adjust to life back on Earth? The BBC heard from Colonel Katie Coleman in Massachusetts. She's a veteran astronaut of two space shuttle missions and has logged more than 500 hours in space.