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Tensions are high with Israel targeting Hamas leaders in Gaza and concerns raised about potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan.

• How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan? — BBC World - 23:35
• Israel Bombards Gaza Seeking to Kill Muhammad Sinwar, a Top Hamas Leader, Officials Say — New York Times World - 23:18

Government decisions range from welcoming specific refugee groups to implementing AI tools in public consultations, and reducing civil servant positions.

• Trump Welcomes White South African Refugees as He Shuts Out Afghans and Others — New York Times World - 23:08
• Major Whitehall buildings to be shut to shed 12,000 civil servant jobs in London — The Guardian - 23:01
• UK government to launch AI tool to speed up public consultations — The Guardian - 23:01

The NHS faces significant medical negligence liabilities, while a report highlights the link between diabetes and heart disease in England.

• NHS medical negligence liabilities hit £58.2bn amid calls to improve patient safety — The Guardian - 23:01
• Almost a third of deaths from heart disease in England occur in diabetes patients, report finds — The Guardian - 23:01

News includes a profile on Virat Kohli's impact on India and the sentencing of Gérard Depardieu for sexual assault.

• The heartbeat of a billion: What Virat Kohli meant to India — BBC World - 23:16
• Gérard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault — New York Times World - 22:58

Coverage includes a look at Kenyan president's nicknames.

• El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames — BBC World - 23:31