Dozens of big cats have died in two zoos in Vietnam; a French puzzle finally solved after three decade search for a golden owl; James Blunt makes promise to change name legally if album tops charts. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Africa Melane

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Israel has launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah; defector tries to return to North Korea on stolen bus; scientific research into how to talk to your dog. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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The World View from London:

Tension increases in the Middle East with Iran firing missiles at Israel; flooding disasters in the USA one week on after Hurricane Helene; cruise ship shenanigans in Belfast. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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An Israeli ground offensive appears very close; melting glaciers change topography of border between Switzerland and Italy; the tourist who bumped into Nessie. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester.

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Over 100 dead and thousands affected in Nepal floods; ticket price-surge problem in India triggered by Coldplay concerts; former UK PM wanted to invade The Netherlands. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Woman in Russia allegedly murdered after hearing aid mistaken for espionage device; a Japanese man’s 56 year wait for justice; and a cosmic surprise this weekend. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Chaos in Lebanon as israel continues cross-border attacks; a Swiss suicide-pod is used for first time, prompting arrests; Meryl Streep says cats have more freedom than women under Taliban rule. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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CEO of company that licensed exploding pagers has disappeared; flight forced to divert and land due to live mouse found in meal; an English village gripped by poison pen letters. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Escalating cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah; another mass shooting in the U.S.A., this time in Alabama; 80 years since the events of A Bridge Too Far a.k.a Operation Market Garden. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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Hezbollah agents targeted across Lebanon in coordinated attack using pagers; France’s dramatic rape trial; Amazon workers told to return to office. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Lester Kiewit.

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