At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border.

Afghans have continued to withdraw money from the country’s largest bank, Kabul Bank, over fears it may collapse.

Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 – although others can expect a rebate.

Egypt’s literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.

Vending machine companies warn cheaper “steel” 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.