Israel responds to Jerusalem attacks
The Israeli army has begun deploying hundreds of troops in cities across the country to reinforce police tackling a wave of Palestinian gun and knife attacks which have intensified in recent days. Three Israelis were killed on Tuesday and more than 20 were injured.
Wolf war in French Alps
The wolf is a creature of legend, inspiring fear and fascination. They're extinct in the UK. In Europe they were almost wiped out but now as a protected species they're thriving once more. This is bad news for the shepherds of the High Alps in France. Around 8,500 sheep have been killed in the region over the last 12 months alone.
Man Booker winner announced
The Jamaican writer, Marlon James, has won this year's Man Booker Prize. His novel, A brief History of Seven killers, centres on a real-life attempt to kill the reggae star Bob Marley. It is set in the 1970s and 80s.
