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Taylor Swift's highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" goes on sale in London after its release -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. "New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now," the American singer announced on her Instagram account, ending the announcement with a heart emoji. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says that the Middle East needs "calm heads to prevail" after Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory. "We'll be working with our allies to de-escalate the situation and I look forward to speaking to G7 leaders later this afternoon," Sunak tells reporters in Downing Street. SOUNDBITE
Demonstrators gather in central London to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Israeli aerial bombardments has claimed dozens more victims in the Gaza Strip today, according to the Hamas Ministry of Health, while the first ship loaded with aid is ready to set sail from Cyprus for the famine-stricken Palestinian territory. IMAGES
The Rolling Stones will release their first album of new music in 18 years next month, lead singer Mick Jagger announces. "We're here to present our new single, which is called 'Angry', and the video," Jagger tells a launch event at Hackney Empire in east London. SOUNDBITE
In London, Rolling Stones arrive for the press event for the launch of their new album "Hackney Diamonds". It is the English group's first album since drummer Charlie Watts' death, and the first containing original material since 2005's "A Bigger Bang". IMAGES
Police stand guard outside the home of British-French singer and actor Jane Birkin, who died aged 76 in her adopted home of Paris. The cause of death and other details are not immediately known. Birkin catapulted to fame through her turbulent relationship with legendary singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and her heavily accented French. IMAGES