Kremlin spokesperson Peskov says many "irritants" and problems still need to be resolved to improve ties with the US, which he adds are "in a deplorable state."

Israel has dropped 125,000 tonnes of explosives on Gaza and caused more than $62 billion in losses, according to a report.

The Pope conveys his closeness, care, prayers, and support, along with a desire to do everything possible to achieve not only a ceasefire but an end to the tragedy.