Has an apparently critical comment by UN's General Secretary done irreparable damage to his body's relationship with Israel - just when it needs them on side?

Meanwhile Gaza's fuel crisis hits new levels.

Also today, Meta is sued across the US over allegations its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, do major damage to the mental health of their users.

We'll reveal which genre of music helps alleviate pain, and how you might solve a problem like drunk petanque players!

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A former IDF intelligence official tells World in 10 why he thinks Hamas is releasing hostages gradually. Plus - concern is growing that China is rejecting more North Korean defectors and the Prime Minister of Iceland goes on strike.

Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

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The Times reveals Hamas and Islamic State have been training together and exchanging fighters. Plus - 'Argentina's Trump' unexpectedly loses the first round of Presidential voting and an intimacy director is hired at Barcelona's Opera House. 

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The Times reveals Hamas and Islamic State have been training together and exchanging fighters. Plus - 'Argentina's Trump' unexpectedly loses the first round of Presidential voting and an intimacy director is hired at Barcelona's Opera House. 

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World leaders meet in Egypt to discuss how to bring peace to the middle east

Also, why there are real concerns about the US and UK holding their elections at the same time…

And the fascinating story of Pastor Kim - dubbed the Oskar Schindler of North Korea 

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The first aid trucks head into Gaza after the territory's border with Egypt opens. The move comes a matter of hours after the terror group, Hamas, released 2 American hostages.

Football's legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86. And rose winemakers in France are given some bad news.

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With a ground invasion of Gaza on the horizon the World in 10 looks at where else Israel is having to focus to protect itself. Plus - why Russia is stoking Islamic fundamentalism in Sweden and an astonishing archaeological breakthrough.  

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When Times Radio gave Hamas the airwaves we challenged them to take responsibility for the slaughter of 1400 innocent people in Israel.

We challenged them to give back their hostages.

On both counts, they refused.

Hear the conversation on today's World in 10.

Also today, will the opening of the Egypt-Gaza border for aid vehicles bring genuine hope to the people there? And can anyone stop Hezbollah getting involved in the conflict?

All that and more on today's episode.

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The US President arrives in Israel under the cloud of the bloodiest incident of the conflict yet, and every move he makes is analysed. Has he blown his chance of easing the situation?

Russia's latest actions appear to bring nuclear war ever closer.

And an American's love affair with the UK - is there anything that'd take her back?

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As Joe Biden confirms a trip to Israel, we hear how Israeli Jews are being encouraged to arm themselves by senior government officials - and even some rabbis are doing so.

Elsewhere, India will NOT legalise gay marriage, despite the government being encouraged to by judges.

Also, Kevin Spacey returns to the stage and when sport loses one of its greats - but you've probably never heard of them.

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