World Update from BBC News
Israel 'expands' Gaza offensiveIsraeli forces reportedly widen their ground assault in the Gaza Strip to include Khan Younis in the south, after fierce clashes around Gaza City.European gas supplies disruptedSeveral EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.Warnings issued amid Arctic chillThe Met Office issues severe weather warnings as temperatures in the UK plummet as low as -10C (14F) overnight.Kidnap reporter 'feared for life'A British journalist seized by kidnappers in Somalia and held for 40 days has spoken of how he feared for his life.Hospital mobile bans can be easedHospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.
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