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Kate Adie presents stories on Israel and Gaza, Lebanon, Poland and Australia.

An explosion at a hospital in Gaza this week has thrown into sharp relief the challenges of establishing the facts during a time of war. Amid the claim and counterclaim, getting to the truth is harder than ever. Jeremy Bowen reflects on the speed at which stories unfold these days, and the challenges of reporting during the conflict, as competing narratives clash online.

The British and US governments urged their nationals to leave Lebanon this week due to risks associated with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Israel’s military has also evacuated 28 communities near the northern border because of escalating hostilities with Hezbollah militants. Earlier this week, the group called for a ‘day of unprecedented anger’ in response to the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Hugo Bachega is in Lebanon.

In Poland, the right-wing Law and Justice party lost its majority in parliamentary elections last week – with a pro-EU coalition of opposition parties now likely to form a new government. It was young voters and women whose votes proved decisive, as Sarah Rainsford explains.

The swooping curves and white-tiled 'sails' of Sydney Opera House are recognised around the world. The building has just turned 50 and is seen as a glory of 20th-Century architecture - as well as an international icon. Nick Bryant reflects on its long journey from drawing board to concrete reality - and how truly symbolic it is of Australia.

Series Producer: Serena Tarling
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman