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Israel has launched extensive air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after its military issued evacuation orders in the area. The attacks come as Israel’s security cabinet meets to discuss a potential 60-day ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. At least seven people have been killed in Tuesday’s strikes, while many more were injured. Source: www.bbc.com…

Getty Images Young people will have guaranteed access to apprenticeships and training, the government has pledged, as part of a wider proposed overhaul of the jobs market. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government inherited a country that “isn’t working” and promised to tackle the biggest drivers of unemployment and inactivity. But many of…

More users means more problems, and social media wunderkind Bluesky is no exception. On Monday, Bluesky announced new moderation efforts to address a growth in concerning user content amid its incredible growth. In an exclusive with Platformer, Bluesky explained that it would be quadrupling its content moderation team, currently a 25-person contracted workforce, in order…

Moscow summons British ambassador over spy allegations Downing Street has denied allegations that a British diplomat expelled from Russia was a spy. Russian state-run news agencies reported that the country’s security service FSB accused the diplomat – whose photo was shared on Russian TV bulletins – of providing false information on his documents and carrying…

EPA The city’s roads have been blocked with shipping containers to stop the march reaching the centre Supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan have been pushed back by security forces after reaching the heart of the heavily-barricaded capital earlier on Tuesday. The convoy of opposition protesters has been marching towards Islamabad’s D…

The number of monitored bathing waters in England rated as poor and unfit for swimming has more than doubled, from 18 to 37. Out of the 450 sites regularly tested this summer for bacteria related to sewage discharges, 92% reached the minimum standards for bathing, a slight fall from 96% last year. The Environment Agency…

BBC Catherine Fookes, Rebecca Paul, Dan Tomlinson and Jess Asato will vote on the assisted dying bill on Friday On Friday, MPs will make one of the most profound decisions of their political careers: how to vote on the assisted dying bill. If it became law, the bill would give some terminally ill people in…

BBC Sport asked Paul McDonald of FootballTransfers.com to suggest where City might find value in the January transfer market, using their ‘Estimated Transfer Value’ measurement. Forwards: Jonathan David (ETV £28.9m) The Lille striker could be of interest. Once valued well over £50m, he’s out of contract next summer so should be available cheaply in January.…

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is not being distracted by contract talks and speculation about his future, says manager Arne Slot. Salah, whose current contract expires at the end of the season, told reporters he was “disappointed” at not being offered a new deal and is “probably more out than in”. “The only thing I can…

Mark Kerrison/Getty About 60 British troops have been brought in to help find those responsible for flying drones near US military bases. The personnel have been sent to assist the US Air Force (USAF) in its investigation, the BBC understands. The drones were not considered hostile, the USAF said, adding the sightings had “fluctuated and…