81 m. ago Lecornu attempts to rally French cabinet before addressing parliament – Europe live

PM will be hoping to win over enough Socialists to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would deepen France’s political crisisThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President...

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2 h. ago Zelenskyy urges world leaders not to lose momentum for finding peace, and says the war in Europe can also be ended – Europe live

Ukrainian leader expresses hope amid Trump’s Gaza deal, saying ‘it brings more hope for peace in other regions’The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President Trump’s envoys will ...

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2 h. ago JD Vance trolls one of Trump’s oldest political foes from home soil as MAGA took a victory lap in the Middle East

While staying behind, Vance appeared on ABC and clashed with a TV show host over a major MAGA scandal

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3 h. ago After being absent for MAGA’s victory lap in the Middle East, JD Vance resorts to trolling one of Trump’s oldest political foes

While staying behind, Vance appeared on ABC and clashed with a TV show host over a major MAGA scandal

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3 h. ago Vote on Israel's Eurovision participation cancelled as nations plan to boycott

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have cancelled a vote on Israel's participation in next year's competition amid 'recent developments in the Middle East'

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3 h. ago ‘For the sake of peace’: why a Palestinian forgives the Israeli soldier who shot him

Exclusive: Munib al-Masri Jr is part of a campaign asking the UK to help create a ‘just future’ in Palestine – starting with an apology for its role in the crisisHe has spent 14 years in pain, adjusting to paralysis below the waist. But Munib al-Masri Jr, 37, says he forgives the Israeli soldier who shot him.Masri is among Palestinians who welcomed the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood last month but are pushing the government to go further. The Britain Owes Palestine campaign that Masri is part of wants the UK to formally apologise for what they say is its historical role in creating the Middle East crisis, as ceasefire talks bring an uneasy peace to the region and raise questions about its future. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Eurovision postpones vote on Israel’s participation in 2026 citing ‘recent developments in Middle East’

The European Broadcasting Union says decision on Israel’s participation will now be made in December

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6 h. ago Awkward! Starmer drops smile as Trump turns back on him at Middle East peace summit

The prime minister faced an awkward moment as Donald Trump appeared to invite him up to speak in front of reporters during the Middle East peace summit

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7 h. ago Trump promoted ‘The Abraham Accords’ for peace. What you need to know

Abraham, known as Ibrahim to Muslims, is often invoked by those seeking to bridge interfaith divides

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9 h. ago Trump brags about crowd sizes and bashes Chicago over crime stats while returning from historic Mideast peace deal

On his flight home from the Middle East, Trump focused on domestic issues, including Chicago’s crime rates

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12 h. ago Donald Trump tells crowds there are world leaders he 'doesn't like at ALL' as he teases who they are

Leaders from across the world stood behind the US President as he delivered a speech following the signing of an historic peace deal in the Middle East which has brought an end to the war in Gaza

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12 h. ago Trump says it's now time to end the Ukraine war as he heralds the Middle East new dawn and hails it the 'end of an age of terror and death'

Trump will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Friday for what could prove to be a pivotal meeting.

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14 h. ago NATALIE LISBONA: The Trump Show comes to the Knesset as The Donald hails a 'golden age' for the Middle East

The President's landmark address was typical of the imperious ambition of the Donald to kick-start a new dawn in Middle East politics. This was the Trump show.

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15 h. ago Abraham: Don't be surprised if this biblical figure comes up in Middle East push for peace

President Donald Trump repeatedly touted the “Abraham Accords” in his high-profile Middle East trip

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16 h. ago Israeli couple who became symbol of Oct. 7 tragedy are reunited with a kiss for the ages — two years after being torn apart

Avinatan Or has been reunited with Noa Argamani following his release from 738 days in Hamas captivity

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17 h. ago ‘How long we dreamt of this day’: Joy and pain as families reunite across Israel and Palestine

As Donald Trump claims ‘Holy Land is finally at peace’ in bombastic Knesset speech, Bel Trew in Tel Aviv, Rateb al-Qaissy in Ramallah and Nedal Hamdouna in Gaza witness very different homecomings for Israelis and Palestinians freed in deal

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17 h. ago Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’

UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposalThere was a rare moment of joy among Israelis and Palestinians on Monday as Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages in Gaza as part of a swap deal for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees, on a day world leaders met in Egypt to try to ensure the current limited truce is extended into a durable peace.Addressing the summit, the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, called for the ceasefire in Gaza to usher in a new era in the Middle East. “Let the Gaza war be the last of wars in the region,” the president said, amid widespread anxiety over how long the current truce will last. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Trump vows lasting peace in Middle East and talks rebuilding Gaza as he signs Egypt accord — but offers few details

Signing caps off a day-long victory lap for Trump as Israeli hostages were freed after two years of Hamas captivity

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18 h. ago Trump insists there is momentum towards a ‘lasting peace’ in the Middle East

US President signs Gaza ceasefire deal and addresses Knesset after release of all remaining living Israeli hostages

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19 h. ago 'Hostages release is huge step but there are still 6 obstacles to peace in Middle East'

'We've had day one of a long process and Israel will have to show immense restraint in the face of provocation,' writes the Mirror's Defence and Security Editor Chris Hughes

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