- Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understandsPresident Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta ThunbergSouth Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.
- White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sightAs a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.
- First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests eruptedPolice say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.
- Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBCFunerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.
- Robert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug chargePolice allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".