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    Video caption: Sunak: Air strikes on Houthis in Yemen self-defence

    The prime minister says the UK had to send a "strong signal" to the Houthis attacking ships in the Red Sea.

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    Video caption: Labour leader backs military operation against Houthi rebels

    Sir Keir Starmer says it is "clear” they had carried out attacks on shipping in Red Sea, putting lives at risk, and disrupting international traffic.

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    Video caption: Watch: Fighter jets strike targets in Yemen

    Footage from UK and US authorities shows jets launch from Cyprus and a Red Sea carrier.

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    Video caption: 'Israel has genocidal intent in Gaza', says lawyer representing South Africa

    The claims were made as South Africa presented its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

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    Video caption: 'This is my home’ – a 13-year-old vlogger's life in Gaza

    Nadin Abdullatif moved home three times since the war began, and an Israeli air strike killed her brother.