The Israeli bunker hospital braced for attack

Hello. After days of rioting here in the UK, the deputy prime minister has said police "stand ready" to deal with further violence - here's the latest. Reporting from Israel, Jenny Hill finds tension in the northern city of Haifa, where many expect an attack from Hezbollah. In the US, with the White House race in a new phase, Sumi Somaskanda follows the campaign trail to the swing state of Michigan. And scroll down for a criminal case involving cartoon favourite Bluey.

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White House campaign enters new phase

Ms Harris appeared with her vice-presidential pick at a rally in Philadelphia, hours after making it public on Tuesday. Credit: EPA

Kamala Harris is taking her freshly announced running mate Tim Walz to Wisconsin and Michigan - key swing states in November's presidential election. Mirroring the Democrats' movements with trips to the same states is JD Vance, vice-presidential pick of Republican candidate Donald Trump.

What's the reaction to the campaigning?

Away from the media frenzy surrounding the launch of the Harris-Walz campaign, signs of an enthused, energetic Democratic base in this leafy suburb in western Detroit - near where the two candidates are set to speak later - are harder to find. We've spoken to a number of voters who tell us they're not entirely sure who they want to vote for - or if they'll even vote in November.

What are people's priorities?

Many cite the economy and inflation as their chief concern. One undecided voter told us he's concerned about job security for Americans in such a difficult economic environment - and he's not impressed with the candidates on either ticket.

Anything else?

Another key test for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Michigan will be winning back the Arab American vote. President Biden's support for Israel in its military campaign in Gaza has angered members of this community and saw Democrats wage a significant protest during the primary election in February: some 100,000 Democrats voted "uncommitted" instead of for Joe Biden (he was, at the time, still in the race).

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Making the Olympics parent-friendly

Marathon runner Aliphine Tuliamuk struggled to find a private space for breastfeeding at the Tokyo Games. Credit: Aliphine Tuliamuk

For the first time in Olympic history, Paris 2024 offers athletes a dedicated space for nursing mothers and child carers. The change is the result of years of advocacy from former Olympic champions like the USA's Allyson Felix. But campaigners think more needs to be done ahead of Los Angeles 2028.

And finally... in Australia

The animated series Bluey is possibly the most popular children's show on television since Peppa Pig. But the show's allure apparently isn't confined to little ones. Australian police have charged a 47-year-old man with stealing more than A$600,000 ($393,500; £309,000) worth of limited-edition coins based on the show that are due to enter circulation next month and are selling for 10 times their face value.