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Top News Stories Israel strikes Gaza amid rocket fire Israel says it has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day ceasefire. Obama authorises air strikes on Iraq US President Barack Obama says he will launch air strikes on Islamic militants in northern Iraq to prevent the slaughter of religious minorities. 'Facts twisted' in Pistorius trial The defence team of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius say facts have been twisted by the prosecution at his murder trial in order to discredit him. Ebola 'an international emergency' The World Health Organization declares the spread of Ebola in West Africa an international health emergency.   China trial for GSK investigator A British investigator who worked for allegation-hit GlaxoSmithKline is on trial in China for illegally trafficking personal data. On BBC World News TV this weekend The Ottomans It was the world's last Islamic empire - a super-power of a million square miles. From its capital in Istanbul it matched the glories of Ancient Rome. Rageh Omaar, sets out to discover why the Ottomans vanished from our understanding of Europe’s history and how they influenced today's Middle East, including the roots of many of today's trouble spots. (Episode 1 of 2) Airs Sat 5pm, 10pm, and Sun 11am (ET)   Top Videos VIDEO: Football gives homeless a boost VIDEO: New Doctor will be 'fun and mysterious' VIDEO: Wikipedia's gender imbalance VIDEO: One-minute World News

Business Malaysia Airlines in state 'takeover' Malaysia's state investment firm Khazanah Nasional seeks to take control of crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines for a "complete overhaul". Stock markets hit by political fears Stock markets in Europe and Asia fall as worries grow about the impact of conflicts in Ukraine and Iraq.   Technology USB devices can 'secretly infect' PC New research calls into question the security of using USBs to connect devices to computers Pokemon-playing fish makes a splash A fish playing Pokemon in real time has been viewed by more than one million people on live-stream channel Twitch.

Autos The cars of Iran The veil lifts on a surprisingly robust motoring culture in the Islamic Republic.   The stick shift: Not dead yet Recent news from Chevrolet and other brands suggests carmakers recognise the value of row-your-own transmissions – even if few people buy them. Capital When your second home is a plane Avoid the jet lag blues. Tips from frequent business travellers on beating the fatigue and surviving the journey.   The right time to ask for a raise Getting that long-awaited raise or promotion sometimes comes down to timing. Here’s when to make your request, and how. Culture Marion Cotillard’s finest role? The Dardenne brothers’ Two Days, One Night stars the Oscar-winner as a woman facing a terrible ordeal. Film critic Nicholas Barber gives his review.   A concert – in your living room? People are gathering in Berlin for ultra-intimate gigs in people’s homes – and even on their balconies. Thomas Rogers explores a scene where smaller is better.

Future The best ‘low-tech’ spy tricks Despite ubiquitous surveillance and fancy gadgets, there are still simple, old-fashioned ways that spies and criminals can avoid detection, says Frank Swain.   Most stunning images of the week The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, including Rosetta’s close encounter with a comet and a menacing volcano. Travel How I quit my job to travel Marcello Arrambide invested everything he had learning to trade in the stock market. But the ultimate goal was never fame or fortune. It was freedom.   Turkey’s religious ghost town Until the deportations of 1923, Muslims and Christians lived harmoniously in the Turkish town of Kayakoy. Today, the ghost town remains a poignant reminder of happier times.

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