this is bbc news the headlines. thousands more flee the intense fighting in northern gaza after israel opened another safe passage, but that escape route has now closed. fighting in the ruins close quarters combat continues between israeli forces and hamas militants close to the al quds hospital. there s violence too in the west bank at least ten palestinians are killed in the latest raid by israeli forces. former uk employees of mcdonald s begin legal action against the firm, accusing it of failing to protect them from abuse. union power! union power! and lights, cameras, back in action a tentative deal is reached that could bring the long running hollywood actors strike to a close. sport, and time for a full round up from the bbc sport centre, here s jane dougal. hello from the bbc sport centre. a big win for new zealand in the cricket world cup which will boost their chances of getting to the semifinals. they beat sri lanka by five wickets in bangalore. new zeal