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Microsoft has said it is planning to acquire Activision Blizzard for almost $70bn. The proposed deal would be the largest in the company's history, and would see it take control of major franchises like Call of Duty, Warcraft and Overwatch. We speak to a gaming expert about why Microsoft has made this move, and what it could mean for the industry.

Thousands of families around the world are unable to contact their loved ones in Tonga, following a tsunami triggered by a massive volcanic eruption on Saturday. We speak to women in Australia and American Samoa who have relatives there, and have faced an anxious wait for news of their safety.

And one of our regular coronavirus experts, Dr Swapneil Parikh, is hear to talk about today's Covid-19 headlines.

(Photo: Activision Blizzard is one of the largest video gaming companies in the world, Credit: Getty)