Israel intensifies airstrikes on Syria
Israel says it is trying to protect members of the Druze in Syria.
Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including on the capital Damascus, as it intervenes in support of the minority Druze community. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military was working to save the Druze and eliminate pro-government force accused of attacking them in Syria's southwestern Sweida region. We hear from people in Syria and speak to our Middle East regional editor.
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about suffering from uterine fibroids. We speak to women with experiences of the painful condition.
After Ukraine and other Russia’s neighbours withdrew from the treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, we hear stories by those who have injured from landmines.
We find out why Labubu dolls have become a global sensation and speak to people who have been queuing to get one.
Presenter: Mark Lowen.
(Photo: Smoke rises after strikes on Syria's defense ministry in Damascus, according to Al Jazeera TV, in Damascus, Syria July 16, 2025. Credit: Khalil Ashawi/Reuters)
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