11/08/2014 Newsround

But first to Gaza, in the Middle East, where Israel

and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have again agreed to stop

The 72 hour ceasefire to allow more aid

It is the second time the two sides have agreed to

a break in their latest battles, which began four weeks ago.

And you can find out all about the full history of the conflict,

and how it's affecting both sides, on the Newsround website.

Now, most of us find magic pretty fascinating - but did you know it's

now being used to help kids with a certain medical condition?

At a summer camp in London kids have been able to strengthen their

arms and hands using magic tricks, and a bit of celebrity help.

World-class in -- magician Dynamo helping children on a summer camp.

They have a condition called hemiphligia. Muscle weakness on one

side of the body, sometimes caused by brain injury or illness, makes

movement difficult. For children living with the condition, it can be

frustrating. The things we do everyday, like getting dressed or

pouring a drink can be almost impossible for people with that one

Mac. Now, researchers at this project in London say that magic has

significantly increased their ability to carry out everyday tasks

significantly increased their by themselves. Dynamo says it's

important by themselves. Dynamo says it's

with magic. By giving them cars to practice shovelling and giving them

skills to learn, they forget that they are exercising the muscles.

It's a nice way of getting them to do muscle exercises. Take a trip

like this, it involves counting to ten, doing different movements with

their hands. For children with hemiplegia, that can be tricky. It's

working on developing the strength and skills in their affected hand.

White before attending the camp, children

could only perform 25% of activities on their only using both hands. It

seems on their only using both hands. It

long way. Ten days later, 93% of children completed their

long way. Ten days later, 93% of both hands. This is my first time,

and I'm really enjoying it. both hands. This is my first time,

favourite part was seeing Dynamo. Experts say a mix of magic and

practical skills provide children with the confidence they need to

grab life with both hands. Before we go, can we do a magic trick? I'll

make you disappear. Severe wind and rain is continuing

to hit parts of England and Scotland this morning. In Hull yesterday,

a mini tornado brought Huge hailstones fell in Hampshire

too. There could be more floods

in the north and south-west of The weather's been caused

by Hurricane Bertha, which hit the Caribbean last week

before weakening and moving Well despite the bad weather some

of you might have been lucky enough to see

a spectacular supermoon last night. The moon appeared bigger

and brighter than normal because Some stargazers also spotted

an amazing meteor shower, caused by dust flying off the Perseid comet

as it flies through the sky. And to catch up with how Arsenal

beat Manchester City in the Community Shield and

Rory McIlroy won his fourth his Next up,

imagine being so good at gaming that you get to fly around the world to

take on the world's best players. Well that's what's happening to

10-year-old Adam who is off to America later this week to

represent the UK in Good morning, welcome. How did you

get so good at playing video games? Well, I just went on the computer,

and got all of these proper, strong Pok?mon. I had to find out my

weakness, their weakness, how I can beat them and defend myself. What

did your family and friends think about you getting so good at playing

video games? Well, I think my mum is very happy that I have won last

year, and going to Washington DC. And all my other family as well. Do

they ever say, stop it, come down? No, it's only because I always tell

them, if you'd can buy me something, it will pay off, and it

does. And you are travelling all over the world playing in

competitions, how exciting is that? Really, really exciting. I've always

waited for this. Last year, I did exceptionally well. This year I'm

going to try even harder. What is it like meeting the other kids from

around the world? Well, it's going to be quite a challenge. I hope I do

quite well. Like I said, I've been trying hard, and I've tried to think

of their Pokemon. Maybe there is something I haven't seen. But I'm

going to try. You have to think of their weaknesses, don't you? Best of

luck, I'll be back in 30 minutes.