Israeli troops are operating "in the heart of Gaza City", Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says, as the country's military operation to destroy Hamas continues. The Israeli military advance has triggered a fresh exodus of civilians, heeding Israeli warnings to leave their homes and head south.

Hezbollah, the powerful Shia Islamist militant group in Lebanon, tells the BBC there is a real risk of a wider war in the Middle East.

In the United States, the people of Ohio have voted to protect abortion rights in the State Constitution.

And in sports the Rugby World Cup final referee speaks about his retirement and the social media abuse he and his family have faced. Show less