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Temperatures to remain high the rest of the decade

Global temperatures are likely to be above 1.5C threshold over next five years.

Climate experts have warned that the latest forecasts for global temperatures suggest that the Earth is "profoundly ill". The World Meteorological Organisation says it expects high or record levels of heat to continue for the next five years. We hear from people affected by high temperatures and speak to our climate editor.

A doctor thought to be France's most prolific ever paedophile has been sentenced to a further 20 years in jail. Our online reporter gives an update.

The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has strongly criticised the new aid distribution system imposed on Gaza by Israel. We speak to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Verify about the situation. With international pressure mounting on Israel, we hear views by two people in the country.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Global temperatures likely to be above 1.5C threshold over next five years. Credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

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