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Israel strikes southern Lebanon

There are fears a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon could collapse after Israel and Hezbollah launched attacks against each other on Monday.

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is looking shaky, after both launched attacks on the other. We speak to a Middle East expert to get more on the situation.

As rebel groups advance in Syria, we speak to a Turkish politician to understand Ankara's role in the reignited civil war to its south.

We also head to Georgia where anti-government demonstrations have entered their fifth day in a row, with the protests showing no sign of letting up.

In our business news, the Vietnamese tycoon racing to raise nine billion dollars to avoid execution.

President Joe Biden has become the first American head of state to visit Angola.

South Africa says there are no plans to develop a common BRICS currency, after US president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on members of the club.

And, Zimbabwe鈥檚 government says it wants to help black farmers to make the most of their land. We find out how.

(Photo: A damaged car near the Israel-Lebanon border, in Manara, 02 December. Credit: Reuters)

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