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Three killed in Beirut after Israeli strike

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The Israeli military says it's carried out a "targeted strike" on the Lebanese capital Beirut, after Hezbollah fired more than 100 rockets into Israel. Lebanon's health ministry says 3 people have been confirmed killed and 17 more injured.

Also on the programme: BBC reporting reveals the number of Russian fighters killed in Ukraine has reached 70,000; and a new study reveals that fussy eating may well be genetic.

(Photo: People inspect the site of an Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut on September 20, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir)
20 Sep 2024 10AM English United Kingdom News

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