Israel strikes Syria's military HQ in Damascus
Israel says it is trying to protect members of the Druze in Syria.
Israel has stepped up airstrikes on Syria saying it is trying to protect members of the Druze community from sectarian clashes that have killed more than 300 people. We hear messages from the people in Syria and speak to our correspondent who is monitoring the situation.
US President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release "whatever she thinks is credible" on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - after a rare backlash from supporters. Our correspondent in Washington explains.
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about suffering from uterine fibroids. We speak to women with experiences of the painful condition.
The jailed Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu has been handed a 20-month prison sentence for insulting a prosecutor. Our colleague from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Turkish gives details.
Presenter: Mark Lowen.
(Photo: Israel carries out airstrike on Syrian Defense Ministry in Damascus, Syria - 16 Jul 2025. Credit: MOHAMMED AL RIFAI/EPA/Shutterstock)
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