Israel has carried out another extensive wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon -- hours after the group fired a ballistic missile towards Tel Aviv for the first time. We hear from Israel and talk to the head of one Lebanese charity trying to help those fleeing the bombardment in southern Lebanon. Also on the programme: is crime now on the rise in tightly-controlled Cuba and if so, why? And we ask why so many children are now short-sighted. (Photo: People walk on a beach as smoke billows in the background over southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike. Credit: Aziz Taher/Reuters)
Hello and welcome to this podcast from the BBC World Service.
Please let us know what you think and tell other people about us on social media.
Podcasts from the BBC World Service are supported by advertising.
Hey prime members, are you tired of ads interfering with your favorite podcasts?
Good news.
With Amazon Music, you have access to the largest catalog of ad free top podcasts included with your prime membership.
To start listening, download the Amazon Music app for free, or go to Amazon.com adfreepodcasts.
That's Amazon.com adfreepodcasts.
To catch up on the latest episodes without the ads.
Need new glasses or want a fresh new style?
Warby Parker has you covered.
Glasses start at just $95, including anti reflective, scratch resistant prescription lenses that block 100% of uv rays.
Every frame's designed in house with a huge selection of styles for every face shape.
And with Warby Parker's free home try on program, you can order five pairs to try at home for free.
Shipping is free both ways, too.
Go to warbyparker.com covered to try five pairs of frames at home for free.
Warbyparker.com covered.
Hello and welcome to news app and the BBC World Service.
We're coming to you live from London.
I'm James Menendez.