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Call for overhaul of obesity diagnosis

Experts say the current method of identifying obesity is too crude.

An international panel of medical experts says a more nuanced approach is needed when diagnosing obesity. They say there should be a new diagnosis for someone who may be carrying excess body fat, but is yet to develop signs of ill health. We speak to our health expert and hear from people who have been diagnosed of obesity.

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are continuing a final push towards clinching a Gaza ceasefire in talks in Qatar. We have the latest from our Middle East experts.

Rescuers have been pulling body bags and survivors from a South African mines where illegal miners are still thought to be underground. We hear from a rescue worker and speak to our correspondent in Stilfontein where the mine is based.

It's two weeks to the day since that attack in the US city of New Orleans which left 14 dead and dozens wounded. We speak to two people who have been helping those affected to cope with their trauma.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: A young child is weighed on scales. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)

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