As Israel intensifies its bombardment of devastated Gaza, diplomatic efforts feel like they’re unfolding on another planet

Kellogg’s cornflakes, Bonne Maman jam, Kent Crisps, Brewdog beer… these are the items on the supermarket shelves in front of me. 

There is a sizeable gap between the ceasefire deal that Hamas has agreed to, and the demands laid down by the Israeli government.

The US has launched a formal review of the multi-billion pound AUKUS submarine deal with the UK and Australia.