started in a restaurant. i m luxmy gopal. we start with the news that the australian comedian barry humphries best known for his character dame edna everage has died at the age of 89. he d been receiving treatment at a hospital in sydney following hip surgery. barry humphries was a leading figure on the british comedy scene with his many satirical characters. his family said he never lost his brilliant mind and unique wit. our arts correspondent, david silitto, looks back at his life. dame edna everage! hello, possums! dame edna always said she was born with a priceless gift: the ability to laugh at the misfortunes of others. i am weightless. listen, you could do with losing a little. success has gone to yourjowls! you re being very, very cruel! for more than 50 years, she took pleasure in saying the unsayable. i ve had a little work done, but. have you? not quite as much as some! laughter and applause no. no, you are still recognisable, that s what i. laughter she was so
Welcome to bbc news. List into our main headlines. Its where order is a complete siege of the hamas controlled gaza strip. Some pockets are fighting remain. Since 9 11, at least 700 israelis are dead including 260 at a music festival. Look attacks continue. Dozens israelis held hostage including children. Israel orders a complete siege of the hamas controlled gaza strip. The country says its regained control of its southern communities pockets of militants may remain. Israel describes saturdays assault as its 9 11. At least 700 israelis are dead including 260 at a music festival. Rocket attacks from Gaza Continue with explosions heard injerusalem. Dozens of israelis are being held hostage including children. Gaza is under frequent bombardment this is the densely populated jabalia refugee camp. The areas Health Ministry says, 560 people in the territory are dead. This is the scene live in gaza as the uk confirms 10 citizens are feared dead or missing. The us says nine of its people hav
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