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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says "the moment has come" for the European Union and the international community to "recognise the state of Palestine". Speaking on a joint tour of the Middle East with his Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo, Sanchez adds "Spain will take their own decisions" if other EU states are not ready for the recognition. SOUNDBITE
Relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza commence their march from Tel Aviv towards the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, to urge the government to take action for their return. The Israeli military estimates some 240 people were taken hostage into the Gaza Strip during Hamas's October 7 attack. Among these captives there are at least 30 children, according to Israeli media. IMAGES
Indian PM Narendra Modi says that the entire world is "with Morocco" after an earthquake killed at least 296 people earlier Friday. SOUNDBITE
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives at Buckingham Palace to tender her resignation to King Charles III before leaving to make way for the new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to be officially appointed. IMAGES
Soldiers block the street behind the Prime Minister's office in downtown Ouagadougou as gunfire was heard in the Burkinabe capital last night. National television is no longer broadcasting. IMAGES