U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.

The UK, along with Canada, is determined to take the step at the conference organized by France in June at the United Nations. The intensification of Israeli attacks and the blockade of food aid to Gaza have overtaken the British government's reluctance.

The moves came as international pressure mounts on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of supplies into Gaza that led to famine warnings.

After securing contracts worth more than £700 million, French manufacturer Alstom wants to run double-decker, high-speed trains from London to France - but will it happen anytime soon?

The electrical interconnector between France and Britain, ElecLink, will be suspended for two weeks until June 2 due to a slight misalignment of the cable, Channel tunnel operator Getlink said on Monday.

Tom Fletcher, the UN's humanitarian chief, tells the BBC five aid trucks allowed into Gaza yesterday have not yet reached people.