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Our top stories. The Israel Defence Forces said they would conduct quote

a thorough review after strikes on southern Lebanon injured two United Nations peacekeepers.

The attacks drew condemnation from world leaders.

The UN's peacekeeping mission in Lebanon called it a quote,

grave violation of international humanitarian law.

Meanwhile Israeli airstrikes on Central Beirut

killed at least 22 people and injured 117 more,

according to Lebanon's health ministry.

A senior Hezbollah official, Waffique Safer, is reported to be in critical condition.

Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs, 10% of its workers and further delay the launch of its massive 777x plane.

The aerospace giant is losing $1 billion a month from a labour strike that began in mid-September and brought production of its main passenger

jet to a halt. Boeing is still recovering from a safety crisis that began in January,

when a panel blew out mid-flight.

Tesla's shares fell by almost 9% after Elon Musk unveiled

quote Cyber Cab, a fully automated robot taxi.

The keenly awaited event in Los Angeles

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