67 m. ago The day Israel has dreamt of: How emotional hostage releases unfolded as Trump hails 'dawn of a new Middle East'

Donald Trump has today heralded a 'new dawn' for the Middle East as he addressed Israel's parliament after meeting with the families of hostages released from Gaza.

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88 m. ago What has Hamas done to the bodies of the dead Israeli hostages? Relatives face anguish after terrorists claim they don't know where some are

While Hamas has been instructed to hand over 28 bodies as part of the peace deal, it is expected to only hand over four this afternoon. Picture shows Hamas handing over bodies in February.

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3 h. ago Anguish for the families of the dead hostages: As Israel celebrates, Hamas admits they are searching for the remains of those killed... adding to their relatives' agony

While Hamas has been instructed to hand over 28 bodies as part of the peace deal, it is expected to only hand over four this afternoon. Picture shows Hamas handing over bodies in February.

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6 h. ago Watch live: Donald Trump addresses Knesset after Israeli hostages freed

Watch live as Donald Trump is set to address the Knesset as authorities confirmed that Hamas has released all of the 20 living Israeli hostages that were being held in Gaza on Monday, 13 October.

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7 h. ago Trump says ‘everybody is happy’ as he arrives in Israel to meet freed hostage families

The US president touched down in Israel as the first of the remaining Hamas hostages were released

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7 h. ago Tearful mum tells hostage son 'you're coming home' as he's released by Hamas

The Red Cross confirmed it had received seven of the 20 Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7, with plans to move them into Israel-controlled areas before they're returned to their elated families

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8 h. ago From a hilltop village and across Israel: Tears of joy as the living hostages are returned

Across Israel, it's a day of joy and tears with families, loved ones and friends waiting anxiously as Hamas began releasing the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip

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16 h. ago Denise Van Outen reveals she's set to release a new album of Ibiza

The TV and stage star, 51, is gearing up to make a return to the music scene but this time with an Ibiza-inspired twist.

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16 h. ago Families in Israel pray for an end to the pain and anguish as hostages set to be released today: Country stands on the cusp of a new era 

Once simply a plaza in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, this spot will forever be a reminder of two years of unceasing anguish, pain and desperation for the families of those taken.

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18 h. ago Israeli hostages set for freedom in delicate timetable as 2,000 Palestinian prisoners released

Twenty Israeli hostages are set to be released on Monday morning after more than two years in captivity, while nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners are also expected to be freed

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64 h. ago Fury of Hamas bomb victim's brother as Israel set to release 2,000 Palestinians in new hostage deal

Distraught families who lost loved ones to terrorists that will now be freed from Israeli prisons have said 'no other country would pay such a price for peace'.

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68 h. ago Returning to ruins: photos of Palestinian families going home

Palestinian families who have been displaced by Israel's two-year war on Hamas have started returning to their destroyed homes in Gaza after the Israeli military announced a ceasefire with Hamas.

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69 h. ago Middle school teacher jailed for raping a student is killed in prison by his murderer cellmate, officials say

Ernest Nichols, 60, was convicted of rape in 2011 and set to be released in 2027

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3 d. ago Little Nightmares fans learn creepy truth behind characters ahead of new game

Little Nightmares 3 is set to be released on October 10 (Friday), and fans of the horror adventure franchise have recently realised a dark truth about one of the most beloved recurring characters

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3 d. ago Jailed footballer set for return after being released from prison halfway through 14

Lucas Akins, 36, was jailed in April after causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving. He hit Adrian Daniel, 33, after he pulled out of a T-junction in his £200,000 Mercedes.

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3 d. ago Amazon’s $40m Melania Trump doc set for January release with ‘exclusive footage’ of ‘critical meetings’

The film from disgraced director, Brett Ratner, will premiere in cinemas and follow the first lady in the 20 days prior to the 2025 inaugurationAmazon is set to release its Melania Trump documentary in cinemas January 2026.The film follows the first lady in the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration and comes from director Brett Ratner. It marks the film-maker’s first feature since he was accused of sexual misconduct by a number of women in 2017. He had denied the claims. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor: The chilling true story behind the documentary

Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor is set to be released on the streaming service in just over a week's time, and will tell the story of a devastating killing

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4 d. ago Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal as ceasefire set to begin tonight

Celebrations as ceasefire and release of remaining hostages set to go ahead along with the flow of aid into Gaza

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4 d. ago Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to first phase of Gaza peace deal

Celebrations as ceasefire and release of remaining hostages set to go ahead along with the entry of aid into Gaza

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4 d. ago Victoria Beckham gives fans a glimpse into her £111m property empire with husband David in new Netflix series

The designer, 51, is set to release her brand-new three-part Netflix documentary, premiering on October 9.

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