The day began with Israel warning civilians in eastern Rafah to flee as they began a long-anticipated military operation in the city in the south of the Gaza Strip. But by day's end some Gazans were celebrating as news reached them that Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal put forward by Egypt and Qatar. Israel's operation continues though, as Prime Minister Netanyahu says the deal is "far from meeting Israel's demands". Nonetheless, he has sent a delegation to the negotiations.

Meanwhile French President Emmanuel Macron has been welcoming his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, for a state visit. The pair discussed tariffs, trade, and the war in Ukraine.

And should Wales, a land of song, have its own Eurovision entry? Campaigners have released a possible contender, it's called Anfonaf Angel and is sung by Sara Davies. We speak to her.

The Conservatives suffered big losses in Thursday's local elections. Labour swept to victory in places like Redditch, Thurrock and Hartlepool, as well as winning the Blackpool South parliamentary by-election. There was some consolation for the Tories in Tees Valley, where Conservative Ben Houchen was returned as mayor.

The Kremlin has reacted angrily to Lord Cameron's remark that Ukraine has the right to use British weapons to hit targets inside Russia.

And the twisted comedy series that's become a fan favourite, Inside No. 9, is heading to the West End.

Polls have closed in the last big test of voter opinion before the general election - and one that may be decisive for the pime minister's immediate future. Experts are here with me in the studio to guide us through what lies ahead.

France's moment of reckoning over sexual abuse allegations in its film industry. We speak to the actress who's become the symbol of France's Me Too Movement.

And is it time we scrapped audio guides? We discuss with a leading British artist why he thinks they're part of a “terrible” modern scourge messing up the enjoyment of art.

There have been violent clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters at University of California, Los Angeles. Meanwhile hundreds of people were arrested in New York, where students occupied part of Columbia University and demanded the institution cut ties with Israel.

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Police in the South Caucasian country of Georgia fired tear gas and stun grenades to quell protests over new legislation that requires organisations with funding from abroad to register as foreign agents - it's been dubbed the "Russia law".

And can you ban politicians from lying? Members of the Welsh Senedd think so, and are discussing a law to do just that.

After Humza Yousaf's resignation we ask who is most likely to succeed him as first minister - and what the dramatic development means for Scottish independence - and UK politics.

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Anger in Dublin after Rishi Sunak says a rise in asylum claims in Ireland shows the UK government's Rwanda policy is working.

And why are more people than ever signing up to run marathons?

The Foreign Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador after two British men were charged with helping Russian intelligence. We explore the potential threat of alleged interference abroad by Moscow.

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The King is to return to some public duties - they'll be the first since it was revealed he'd been diagnosed with cancer.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations on university campuses are growing across the United States - and so is the political backlash. A Republican congressman tells us it's time to clamp down harder.

And who's to blame when debris from the International Space Station crashes through your roof? We explore the growing problem of space junk.

The future of Scotland's First Minister hangs in the balance as he faces a vote of no-confidence next week. Humza Yousaf ended his power-sharing agreement with the Greens, who will vote to oust him.

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Hollywood actor Ashley Judd, who was one of the first women to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment, relates her dismay after his 2020 rape conviction in New York was overturned.

And we speak to the astrophysicist who's using the James Webb telescope to investigate signs of life on a distant planet.

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a long-awaited military aid package for Ukraine. We assess how quickly the munitions will reach Ukraine - and ask how much of a game-changer they could be on the battlefield.

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Thousands of pro-Palestinian student protesters have clashed with police across the US - as demonstrations spread to more college campuses. We're live in New York where the protests began.

We speak to Britain’s first qualified astronaut in more than a decade.

And politicians and trainers - is it a good look?

US campus protests erupt overt Israel-Gaza war.

Hundreds of arrests at American universities as tensions rise.

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The council in Berkshire preparing to vote on plan to build homes on land made famous by Watership Down.

And the 50th anniversary of Portugal’s “Carnation Revolution”.

The Lords withdraws one amendment to the bill but continues to insist on a monitoring committee to assess the safety of Rwanda.

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James Coomarasamy reports from India where Narendra Modi is accused of stoking anti-Muslim sentiment in his election campaign.

And rediscover the Welsh hymns side-lined for their searing lyrics.