33 minutes ago New Washington governor plans to build an efficient government that helps people

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more efficient during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session

Politics

5 hours ago JENNI MURRAY: I can't think of anything worse that a child could do to a dead parent than this. If my sons ever did it to me, I'd haunt them!

Michael Parkinson and I had a great deal in common. Working-class kids from Barnsley, we knew instinctively how to carry out a great interview. But his fate has given me the shivers.

Society

86 minutes ago Lobster for £2.80! Rick Stein is taking customers back to 1975 with eye

Celebrity chef Rick Stein is rolling prices back to 1975 to mark 50 years since he opened his flagship eatery in Padstow, Cornwall - including serving lobster at £2.80 and seafood thermidor at £2.20.

Economics

2 hours ago Carrie Bradshaw’s famed Sex and the City stoop to get gate to stop fans gathering

Owner of the iconic West Village building said fans of the TV show and films have disturbed her and her tenants for yearsAnd just like that, Sex and the City enthusiasts may no longer be able to stand on the steps of character Carrie Bradshaw’s famous Manhattan home after its owner asked city officials to let her block them with an iron gate.The move follows years of fans of the show and spinoff movies crowding around – and at times trespassing on – the stoop of the iconic brownstone in the city’s trendy West Village neighborhood, which served as the exterior of Bradshaw’s apartment, the lead in the hit HBO series played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Continue reading...

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28 minutes ago We were living the American dream – British expats lose business in LA wildfires

Mandy and Raymond Church have spent the last 40 years building their plumbing business which has been lost in the wildfires.

Events

7 hours ago M Night Shyamalan sued for $81m in copyright claim against popular Apple TV series

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is on trial in a claim worth $81m (£66m)

Culture

11 hours ago Having this food daily could improve bone health and strength in older women, research suggests

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 10million Americans suffer from osteoporosis

Science

36 minutes ago Three of the country’s most notorious billionaire rivals will sit together at Trump’s inauguration

For years, the biggest tech giants have battled amongst themselves (remember when Zuckberg and Musk were going to have a cage match?). Now they are coming together in support of the president — and their own interests, writes Io Dodds

Politics

9 hours ago 'Powerful' and 'unexpected' health benefits of delicious £1 coconut dhal recipe

If you're trying to eat more healthily this year, you may want to try incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet - and a delicious coconut dhal recipe is a good place to start

Society

4 hours ago Israel and Hamas 'agree on ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal', mediators claim: Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on final details

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

Economics

9 hours ago Remembering Linda Nolan: From iconic childhood performances to charity champion and her final days

Linda Nolan, the 'naughty Nolan', died today aged 65 in hospital surrounded by her close-knit siblings from double pneumonia following a long battle with cancer.

Sport

71 minutes ago LA tourist attractions are reopening in a rare glimpse of normality after wildfire devastation

‘The Walt Disney Company is committed to supporting our community and our employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild’, Disney CEO Bob Iger said

Events

28 hours ago Where are the stars of the 1981 Cambridge Footlights now? From an iconic comedy double act to Hollywood royalty, how the late Tony Slattery was a member of world

Comedian and actor Tony Slattery, who has died aged 65, showed youthful promise in the Cambridge Footlights troupe - alongside a host of future household names.

Culture

13 hours ago Princess of Wales tells patient she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled cancer and 'hesitated' when medics said it could be removed

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Science

39 minutes ago Royal expert slams Meghan Markle's 'superficial' Netflix show as 'not worth saving' after delay from LA fires

A royal expert has revealed whether or not Meghan Markle's new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, will survive its two-month delay due to the wildfires.

Politics

10 hours ago This clever hack will get you free food from London’s hottest restaurants

This clever hack will get you free food from London’s hottest restaurants  Metro.co.uk

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5 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal, mediators announce

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

Economics

27 hours ago Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie win battle to renovate their barn after it was delayed by bats

Ecological consultants had demanded 'at least one bat emergence survey' this summer after 39 sightings were recorded on the couple's Suffolk estate

Sport

86 minutes ago Clothes, toiletries – and a free stylist: the LA teen creating a space for peers amid the fires

Avery Colvert created Altadena Girls, an organization now with celebrities sending products, eateries reaching out to cater and a surplus of volunteersCars lined up outside an art studio in eastern Los Angeles on Sunday morning, packed with boxes of feminine care products, pimple patches, skincare, clothes, underwear, makeup and more. Some volunteers had driven for hours to support a unique mutual aid effort.As fires in Los Angeles continue to rage, people across the city are springing into action to meet the needs of the thousands of families who have been displaced. Among the dozens of clothing donation and bottled water distribution sites, Altadena Girls – a new organization started by 14-year-old Avery Colvert – has struck a chord with its focus on teen girls’ recovery. Continue reading...

Events

28 hours ago USDA documented insects, slime and ‘general filth’ at Boar's Head plants, records show

U.S. food inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar's Head deli meat plants, not just the Jarratt, Virginia, factory that was shut down last year

Culture

29 hours ago Patients arriving at Ayrshire hospitals in ambulances forced to wait up to 16 hours

NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the Scottish Ambulance Service are under "significant pressure" as Heath Secretary Neil Gray apologised to patients who experienced delays.

Science

2 hours ago Wendy’s announces beloved Frosty is back — along with rumored new Girl Scout cookie flavor

The fan-favorite Frosty briefly left stores in November

Politics

11 hours ago I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real

I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decadesMy house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all happened quickly. On Tuesday around 7pm, my wife and daughters went to a hotel as a precaution. I left the house with the dogs when the mandatory evacuation order came in around 3am. As best as I can put the timeline together, our home burned down around the same time that the sun came up, and I was able to drive in and see the damage around 2pm.Neighbors that went in after said it looked like a “war zone”. I have never been in a war zone thankfully, but I didn’t think so. There was nothing violent or chaotic about it. No one stopped me from driving in. There were no sirens. I stood alone – no one else around – in front of my house that was at that point just a fireplace and chimney. The house across the street was about halfway done with burning down, and the house behind ours had just started t...

Society

7 hours ago Woman's £2,500 grocery haul raises eyebrows with staggering amount of 'favourite' item

The woman had spent over $3,000 (£2,454) on her grocery haul - but it didn't contain much food at all, with many people left concerned about how long it would last her

Economics

33 hours ago Haunting Ring doorbell footage captures final moments of woman found murdered in the woods

Heather Williams was last seen on January 4 leaving her home in Fayetteville sometime after 10pm entering a gray four-door sedan with an unknown person.

Sport

89 minutes ago Family of Scot shot dead on doorstep disappointed at not meeting chief constable

A complete reinvestigation of the murder of Alistair Wilson was ordered last year.

Events

4 hours ago Mikel Arteta officially confirms Gabriel Jesus replacement plan before Arsenal vs Tottenham

Arsenal host Tottenham in a must-win north London derby at The Emirates, but Mikel Arteta is now without the services of Gabriel Jesus following his serious knee injury

Politics

17 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Lloyds Banking Group: financial business to close major UK office handling fraud and customer service

The office, a key hub for fraud and customer support, is set to close this year 🚪

Economics

94 minutes ago Meghan Markle spotted at new LA fire relief effort despite being branded a 'disaster tourist' by critics

Meghan Markle has been spotted visiting a new Los Angeles wildfire relief effort, despite the backlash she's faced for being a 'disaster tourist' from critics.

Events

4 hours ago Space engineer says AI to become ‘real helper’ of humanity in years to come

Ian Jones, who was made an OBE for ‘services to Space Communications’, said AI is needed to ‘help the growing population’.

Politics

22 hours ago Parents may be ‘fuelling obesity’ by encouraging one eating habit in children

Nutritionists have warned of one food habit which might be fuelling Britain’s obesity crisis

Society

10 hours ago 'I work at Tesco – there's 'impeccable' new meal deal snack no one's talking about'

A Tesco worker has shared that the supermarket chain has made a big change to their Meal Deal as they've added one new snack option that has the power to transform your meal

Economics

97 minutes ago TikTok ban latest: Supreme Court decision looms as app’s shutdown nears Jan 19 deadline

Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of the TikTok ban which Trump opposes

Events

6 hours ago Stephen Colbert on Trump’s legal immunity: ‘A president should be bound by the same laws as everyone else’

Late-night hosts discuss the special counsel report on Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election and Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearingLate-show hosts talk Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing, Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration and the latest developments with the Los Angeles wildfires. Continue reading...

Politics

22 hours ago Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

A report said the pandemic, a housing crisis and health challenges contributed to safeguarding pressures.

Society

11 hours ago How Tony Slattery revealed his celebrity friends and hangers on dumped him when his 'money dried up' as he battled £4k

The star known for 1980s and 1990s appearances on shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? stepped back from the spotlight while struggling in recent decades.

Economics

1 hour ago LA fires live updates: 53,000 Californians seek disaster aid while ‘dangerous’ winds still pose a threat

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

6 hours ago Ripen hard avocados in 24 hours by sitting them next to this food item

Placing an avocado next to heat can ruin the taste, but there are other things you can do to ripen it quickly.

Politics

27 hours ago Family of dog walker in hit and run issue statement and say both are 'incredibly lucky to be alive'

They said Jackie Davies, 63, was helped at the scene not just by the emergency services, but also local residents and nurses from a nearby nursing home and blood donors

Society

11 hours ago Holly Willoughby wins battle to extend £8million home with lavish gym and cinema

ITV Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby, 43, has been given the green light to add a gym and a cinema room to her new £8million home in the South East

Economics

1 hour ago For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires

A billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires

Events

6 hours ago One mistake we're all making with Yorkshire puddings, according to top chef

Yorkshire puddings are notoriously hard to get right, but a top chef has revealed the one mistake many of us are making that's causing the fluffy bakes to fall flat

Politics

30 hours ago Eating this 16p frozen food boosts gut health, according to Tim Spector

The food expert has urged people to add a 16p freezer staple to their meals in order to boost gut health and up your vitamin intake.

Society

14 hours ago Royal Mail sees parcel boost over Christmas as £3.6bn takeover nears completion

International Distribution Services said Royal Mail’s revenues lifted 2.4% in the three months to the end of December.

Economics

1 hour ago Disgraced doctor caused boy's penis to 'explode' in slew of horror backstreet circumcisions

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The former paediatrician was caught with bloodied scissors that had traces of human skin on them and rusty equipment after cops probed the unregulated circumcision service he ran

Events

6 hours ago Football Daily | Hair pulls, wobbles and Pep talks on another wild night in the Premier League

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Oof. Eek! Yikes. Woof! Tuesday’s final score sheet might show three draws and West Ham edging a mid-table battle, but this was another white-hot night of Premier League action. There were great goals, brilliant saves, hair pulls, late wobbles, Pep talks and some of the worst defending seen in the Barclays multiverse. Where to start? Well, why not at the Potterdome, where the Hammers rediscovered the concept of pressing after the fatally languid Julen Lopetegui era. The result was two goals gleaned from errant Fulham passes at the back, a platform the hosts clung on to as Fulham fought back, recording 21 shots to West Ham’s four but losing the game 3-2. “The best team didn’t win, but we have to be strong at both ends. We gave West Ham two goals,” fumed Marco Silva afterwards.A doctor doesn’t differentiate when a patient is coming from a different city. A lawyer doesn’t, either. If you like, I’m Dr Football. I love helping wherever I ...

Politics

31 hours ago M&S introduces new food item to help Britons improve their brain health

The UK supermarket released details of the new product in a new ITV documentary, Inside M&S at New Year.

Society

22 hours ago DWP slammed again after WASPI scandal as 10,000 pensioners urged to check for bungle

In a damning statement, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsmansaid the department was “failing to learn from its mistakes”

Economics

2 hours ago Coleen Nolan's full statement as sister Linda dies following cancer battle

Linda Nolan, a member of the Irish family group The Nolans, has passed away at the age of 65.

Events

6 hours ago Lloyds Banking Group: second major UK office closure in one day announced

1000s of customer service roles are under review, which could impact customer support 💼

Politics

31 hours ago Kyle Walker left at home for Man City's game at Brentford tonight as his team

Both Milan clubs are vying for his services and Mail Sport understands that any loan agreement could then turn into a two-year permanent deal at its conclusion.

Society

22 hours ago Church where Robert Burns attended Sunday service seeks £25,000 to protect 846

Robert Burns was a regular at St Michael’s in Dumfries.

Economics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: 53,000 Californians file for disaster aid while ‘dangerous’ winds still pose a threat

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

6 hours ago Nostalgic characters: Retro cereal mascots you might remember from the 1990s and 2000s

Tony the Tiger is the king of all cereal mascots 🐯

Politics

31 hours ago Family of woman who died during sex demand law change after partner waited 30 hours to call 999

Emergency services were only called for Kimberley McAssey, 29, 30 hours after she fell unresponsive after a night with Ryan Sheridan as he failed to call the emergency services

Society

26 hours ago I ate the 'most pretentious' burger in Manchester where a Happy Meal costs £40

Pop-up diner Humbug, which has been called 'performative' and 'pretentious', wants to make us question our food

Economics

3 hours ago Israel 'hid explosives inside Iranian nuclear equipment' in plot similar to deadly pager bomb attack that devastated Hezbollah

Javad Zarif, Iran's former foreign minister and chief negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal, revealed the allegations during a televised interview, claiming Iranian officials discovered the explosives embedded within a centrifuge platform.

Events

6 hours ago Lara Trump eviscerated online after asking ‘how climate change is the reason’ for devastating LA fire conditions

‘These are the people who want to scrap the Department of Education,’ one social media user asked

Politics

34 hours ago Patsy Palmer reveals her children have 'lost their whole world' to LA fires as she gives update on her Malibu house

Patsy Palmer has revealed how devastated she is for her children after their 'magical' community in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles' wildfires.

Society

27 hours ago Ricky Gervais opens doors to £14million home but fans say it looks like a 'hospital'

Comedian and TV star Ricky Gervais has faced backlash after giving fans a look inside his impressive £14million London mansion as some branded it as 'like a hospital'

Economics

3 hours ago TikTok star and Nanny 911 alum Deborah Finck dies of rare cancer aged 57

Finck was a mother to six children, three sets of twins

Events

7 hours ago Surprising chocolate treat that naturally lowers your cholesterol levels

Good cholesterol is essential for the body to function correctly, but it's also important to keep bad cholesterol in check to help prevent health conditions like heart disease

Politics

35 hours ago Party poopers! SNP bans birthday cakes from Scottish nurseries over fears children are eating 'unhealthy' sweet treats several times a week

John Swinney's government has introduced new guidance for youngsters in early education limiting the types of food they can eat in a bid to halve childhood obesity.

Society

31 hours ago Haven holiday parks and JD Wetherspoon make £6.7m expansion announcement

The £6.7m investment will see the opening of four new JD Wetherspoon pubs at a number of Haven locations across the country

Economics

3 hours ago The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: far too late, but desperately needed | Editorial

As officials report that a deal has been agreed, a precarious pause in hostilities and the release of hostages could only be welcomedHope has rarely felt so fragile, or so inadequate. A moment long sought and prayed for will nonetheless be met with fear and apprehension as well as joy by Palestinians in the wasteland that is Gaza and among the traumatised families of Israeli hostages.After more than 15 months of war, which has left tens of thousands dead and almost 2 million struggling to survive, US officials and others reported that a ceasefire and hostage-release deal has been reached. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said there were still “unresolved clauses”, though his cabinet was expected to vote on it on Thursday morning. They should back it. The broad outlines of this agreement have long been clear. The cost of the delay is unbearable. Since it was first mooted, thousands more Palestinians and an unknown number of Israeli hostages taken in the Hamas...

Events

8 hours ago Ronnie O’Sullivan gets response from Shaun Murphy and snooker chiefs after Masters plea

Ronnie O'Sullivan recently called for mental health support services to be improved in snooker, and Shaun Murphy has responded by reminding his peer of the facilities already available

Politics

35 hours ago ‘I’m alive’: man who uses wheelchair tells of New Orleans attack ordeal

Family of Jeremi Sensky, from Pittsburgh, suggests wheelchair may have acted as ‘boulder’ to help stop attackThe family of a man who was left paralyzed from the waist down by a 1999 car accident before being hit and badly wounded in the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans are reportedly wondering whether the 300lb wheelchair he uses may have had a role in helping halt the terror.Jeremi Sensky of the suburban Pittsburgh community of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, was in New Orleans to ring in 2025 with relatives at the time the attack occurred, he told KDKA’s The Marty Griffin Show. Sensky was on Bourbon Street when he was hit by a US army veteran inspired by Islamic State in an intentional ramming that killed 14 people and wounded about 30 others. Continue reading...

Society

34 hours ago Arsenal close on £51million transfer as Mikel Arteta finally gets breakthrough

Arsenal have been chasing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi for over 12 months - but the Gunners are now finally closing in on agreement with the La Liga outfit for his services

Economics

4 hours ago Dog owner to get compensation after he and his Collie were attacked by vicious XL bully

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the XL bully called Kilo was shot dead by police during the incident on February 18 last year.

Events

8 hours ago Linda Nolan's heartbreaking last wish as she spent final minutes with sisters

Linda Nolan, who has sadly died at the age of 65, opened up about her fears that her Christmas 2024 would be her last, as she battled incurable secondary breast cancer

Politics

36 hours ago Healthy coffee, brain food and adaptogenic beer: do functional foods really work?

Healthy eating is no longer just a few more salads and a few less sweets. Now you can decrease inflammation by drinking olive oil water, and buy ‘brain food’ in Marks & Spencer. Can they really make a difference, asks Giulia Crouch?

Society

35 hours ago AI predicts 'perfect' Tesco meal deal in 2035 with eerie glimpse into future of food

EXCLUSIVE: The future of food is often a topic of discussion in the Daily Star offices, so we turned to artificial intelligence to find out what a Tesco Meal Deal could look like in 2034

Economics

4 hours ago Tony Slattery's tragic final podcast: Beloved comedian discussed having therapy before he died of a heart attack aged 65

In the last edition of his podcast before his death at the age of 65, Tony Slattery spoke poignantly about the perils of having therapy - a subject close to his heart after his own mental health struggles.

Events

8 hours ago ESA's Gaia spacecraft 'gives best insight yet' of what the Milky Way looks like

The ‘ground-breaking’ Gaia spacecraft completes its sky-skanning today after its decade long service in space

Politics

37 hours ago Militant RMT union threaten industrial action unless member unfairly sacked over untrue claims he called a cleaner a 'Nazi food thrower' is reinstated

Railway signaller Michael Knox, 61, was said to have 'kicked off' when he found some of his food on the kitchen counter after the cleaner had cleared out the office fridge.

Society

35 hours ago Does pineapple REALLY belong on pizza? Food experts settle the debate once and for all after restaurant charges £100 to stop customers ordering a Hawaiian

Food experts have weighed in on if pineapple on pizza is an unforgivable sin or an acceptable choice after an Italian restaurant agreed to make Hawaiians with a catch.

Economics

4 hours ago Palestinians killed in bombings including women and kids before peace deal agreed

The countdown to peace between Israel and Hamas during their missile exchanges has been punctuated with air-strikes which 'increased in intensity' and left at least 24 people dead

Events

9 hours ago When is The Traitors on? Full season 3 episode guide and broadcast schedule on BBC One

Friday’s dramatic episode ended with a nail-biting cliffhanger, leaving fans in suspense over the fate of two committed contestants after a high-stakes, deadly game of cards

Politics

40 hours ago The small Scottish farm that is supplying ‘local superfood’ to top London hotel

An unusual west coast farm has recently started supplying one of London’s top hotels with a Scottish superfood. Rosalind Erskine finds out more

Society

35 hours ago 3G mobile switch off: Everything O2, Virgin, Vodafone, EE and Three customers need to know

In December 2021, the government agreed with mobile network operators (MNOs) that 2G and 3G services would be phased out by 2033. Currently, networks use four generations of technology: 2G, 3G, 4G, and the latest 5G

Economics

4 hours ago California fires live updates: Officials warn of ‘health concerns’ and winds as blazes tear through LA

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

9 hours ago 11 best chocolate gifts for every occasion, from hampers to subscriptions

These will win you serious brownie points with the chocoholics in your life

Politics

45 hours ago LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses

Fires have killed at least 24, displaced thousands, destroyed over 12,000 structures as winds predicted until WednesdayFire crews are trying to get the upper hand on blazes that are tearing through Los Angeles before expected high wind gusts threaten their progress. The fires, which may become the most expensive in US history, have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and have 100,000 people under evacuation orders.Sustained winds of up to 40mph (64km/h) and gusts in the mountains reaching 65mph (105km/h) are predicted through Wednesday, forecasters said. Winds picked up on Monday and were expected to strengthen on Tuesday, fire behavior analyst Dennis Burns said. Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago TV star heartbreakingly spent just one night in new home before it was destroyed by LA fires

An ABC News star’s home was burned down in LA’s wildfires just one night after she moved in

Events

9 hours ago The Botanist owners confirms Greater Manchester site to shut immediately

The closure means there are no longer any Botanist sites operating in Greater Manchester

Politics

4 hours ago 'Peacetime is unlikely to look like peace in Gaza as violence could explode at any moment '

'Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already said it is not the end of the war. But it will mean the gradual freeing of some 94 hostages - some of them dead'

Events