Israel destroys dozens of buildings in Gaza City
We speak to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Verify and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic about Israel's new offensive in Gaza.
Israeli strikes and demolitions have destroyed dozens of buildings in areas of Gaza City, satellite images show, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its offensive has established control over 40% of the city. We speak to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Verify and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic about the new offensive. Meanwhile, Hamas has released a video showing two Israeli hostages seized from a music festival nearly two years ago Our newsroom reporter explains.
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Friday that directs the Department of Defense to be known as the Department of War. Our Washington correspondent explains.
For the first time, the World Health Organisation has recommended a class of headline-grabbing weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity worldwide, while urging cheap generic versions for developing countries. We speak to our health reporter.
And, we hear a conversation about male pattern hair loss.
Presenter: Rahul Tandon.
(Photo: Israeli airstrike hits multistory building in Gaza City - 05 Sep 2025. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA)
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