 And this is Chris Barrow with the newsroom. To the Middle East now. And a few hours ago, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza released its latest running total of those killed since the war in Gaza began. And it's a grim milestone. More than 39,000 have died and 87,000 have been injured. Now, after weeks of deadlock, momentum seems to be building again for a deal to secure a ceasefire and the release of the last remaining hostages held in Gaza.