6 h. ago Bookies reveal new odds on Trump's chances of winning Nobel Peace Prize after Gaza

Both Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to the first phase of Trump's plan to pause fighting and release hostages, a deal that could open the way to ending the two-year conflict.

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8 h. ago London's green vehicle tax 'will be devastating for capital's car clubs'

TfL is levying the congestion charge on EV cars for the first time in January

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10 h. ago The Latest: Israel and Hamas agree to the 'first phase' of Trump's peace plan

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners

Politics

15 h. ago Keir Starmer hails Trump's Gaza peace deal and expresses 'profound relief' as Hamas agrees to handover remaining hostages as early as Monday

Donald Trump announced late last night the two sides have agreed to the first stage of his plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages.

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19 h. ago Gaza ceasefire deal: What we know so far about the ‘first phase’ of the peace plan

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisonersFull story: ‘First phase’ of ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza agreed by Israel and HamasDonald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of a peace plan to pause fighting and release some hostages and prisoners held in Gaza.In a post on Truth Social, thanking mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. He said: “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”Hamas said it had reached the agreement, confirming the deal includes an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave and a hostage-prisoner exchange. The group said in a statement the deal came after “responsible and serious negotiations” over the Trump’s proposal.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu than...

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58 h. ago Row over plan to turn Welsh town's car park into a campsite charging campervans £10 a night

A trial scheme for overnight motorhome parking facilities at the Goodwick Moor car park was mooted last year

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5 d. ago Man charged over Marcus's death: Family's agony after British teenager who was jailed for holiday romance in Dubai with girl, 17, dies in crash three months after prison release

Marcus Fakana, 19, tragically died after a car he was a passenger in smashed into another vehicle while it was being tailed by the Metropolitan Police in Tottenham, north London.

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5 d. ago Judge remains undecided on treatment plan for man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston

A Los Angeles judge remained undecided in a hearing Friday on treatment plan for a man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and ramming his car into her home

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6 d. ago 'Stop fanning flames of hatred', urge Jewish Scotland leaders after Manchester synagogue attack

Political and community leaders across Scotland must act urgently to “stop fanning the flames of hatred”, Jewish council chiefs have said in the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.

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7 d. ago Driver charged after car crashes into house near East Kilbride primary school

The motorist was charged with a road traffic offence in relation to the incident at Burncrooks Avenue.

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8 d. ago West Lothian receives £500,000 to install new electric car charging points

The scheme will help develop a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the county and southern Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago Uefa puts Israel vote on hold after Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan

National federations accept decision to pause Israel banMaccabi Tel Aviv due to face Dinamo Zagreb on ThursdayUefa has paused plans to ban Israel from European football after the announcement of Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for the region.Expectation had been growing of a decisive intervention by Uefa this week, amid growing pressure within football and from outside groups, including the United Nations. But Trump’s announcement of his plan in a joint press conference with Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday put any measures on hold. Continue reading...

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1 week ago VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall

German factories to halt work for one week next month in blow to EV switchoverVolkswagen is to pause production at two of its plants in Germany because of weak demand for fully electric cars.The carmaker will suspend work for one week in mid-October in Dresden as well as at its EV plant in Zwickau, which produces six EV models for VW, Audi and Cupra. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions amid federal Medicaid funding cut

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill

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2 w. ago Medicine price rises ‘necessary’ to secure investments, science minister says

Major firms have already shelved or paused planned UK pharmaceutical industry investments this year.

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2 w. ago NHS 'will need to pay more for medicines' to stop drugmakers quitting Britain with 'Trump factor' to blame, says Labour's Patrick Vallance

Big pharmaceutical companies have ditched or paused nearly £2billion in planned UK investments so far this year.

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2 w. ago Car dealership didn't tell me I qualified for £3,000 VAT discount because I'm disabled: SALLY SORTS IT

I am disabled following a traffic accident in 2023 and am in dispute with Arnold Clark Automobiles regarding £3,007 VAT charged on a car I bought.

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2 w. ago Councillors urged to 'have the courage to stand up to racism'

An e-petition urged Pembrokeshire Council to reaffirm its commitment to fostering an inclusive and anti-racist Wales

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2 w. ago Falkirk Council urged to 'reject hate and discrimination' as asylum protests continue

Falkirk Council's Labour and SNP groups have also made statements condemning 'false claims and hateful rhetoric'.

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2 w. ago Harrowing TikTok live "shows man at train station indecently touching intoxicated man"

The incident occurred at Edinburgh Park railway station and police are investigating.

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