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Western Allies advised Israel to show restraint when responding to an Iranian

attack on Saturday.

Joe Biden, America's president,

urged Israel to take the win

after shooting down nearly 350 drones and missiles

launched towards its territory.

American British, French and Jordanian forces helped repel the barrage.

France's President Emmanuel Macron joined Mr Biden in urging Israel to avoid a conflagration in the region.

Britain's Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, said he would not support a retaliatory strike.

Israel's war cabinet met on Monday to formulate a response.

Tesla, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, will lay off more than 10% of its staff according

to a memo seen by Electric, a trade publication.

Elon Musk, the company's boss told employees that it must be done to make Tesla lean,

innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle.

Tesla is struggling with intense competition from low-cost Chinese alternatives.

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