Israel's president Shimon Peres has told Sky News his people are victims in the conflict with Gaza and that there was no other choice but to send in troops in a bid to stop rocket attacks.

Russia has cut off all natural gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine as the dispute over supplies and prices continues.

Attacks on Jews in Britain and Europe are rising as the violence in Gaza continues.

A judge is considering whether to send Bernard Madoff to jail before his trial even begins after the alleged fraudster was accused of breaching his bail conditions.

A four-year-old boy has shot his babysitter because he was angry with him for stepping on his foot.