The death of Yasser Arafat today was described by George Bush as a "significant point" for the Middle East peace process. We'll be rounding up reaction from around the world. Chris McGreal, our Middle East correspondent, will be filing an audio report from Jerusalem, and one of our senior foreign desk staff (not sure who yet) will be writing an analysis of what it means for the Palestinians and their relations with Israel.
Because Arafat had been seriously ill for some time, I don't think I'm giving too much away by revealing that we did have a package of pictures and an obituary prepared for when the Palestinian leader passed away. Our reporter Sarah Left, who got into the office very early this morning to write the Wrap, our daily round-up of the newspapers, did a heroic effort in getting the news out while most of us were still asleep.
Meanwhile, the battle for Falluja rages on; we'll be bringing you regular updates.
In Britain, Labour and the Tories are releasing statements on childcare policy. (Unmarried and childless) Mark Oliver will be trying to work out who's offering the best deal for working mums and dads.
