64 m. ago Watch: Edan Alexander’s mother screams as family reunites after American

Edan Alexander's mother screamed as she embraced her son for the first time following his release from captivity by Hamas on Monday, 12 May.

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2 h. ago Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza in what Trump calls a ‘good faith step’

American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border after masked fighters hand him over to Red Cross Hamas has freed the last living US citizen it held in Gaza, soldier Edan Alexander, in a unilateral move Donald Trump described as a “good faith step” towards ending the war and bringing home all remaining hostages.The release of 20-year-old Alexander, a dual national serving in the Israel Defense Forces who spent 584 days in captivity after he was seized from his base on 7 October 2023, was agreed with little Israeli involvement beyond practical coordination on the ground. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Watch live: Edan Alexander’s family watches release of Israeli

Watch live as Edan Alexander's family and friends gather to watch his release from Hamas captivity on Monday, 12 May.

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4 h. ago What the US deal with Hamas says about Trump’s spat with Netanyahu

The release of the last American held captive in Gaza, brokered directly between the US and Hamas, comes amid swirling rumours that relations between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump are at an all-time low

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4 h. ago Moment Edan Alexander’s family witnesses release from Hamas captivity

Edan Alexander's family cheered and clapped as they celebrated his release from Hamas captivity on Monday, 12 May.

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5 h. ago Hamas releases final living American hostage to Red Cross as crowds celebrate in Tel Aviv

Hamas has released the last living American hostage held in Gaza after talks with the US on a ceasefire and allowing humanitarian aid to enter the besieged territory as Tony Blair joins aid effort

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5 h. ago Final American hostage Edan Alexander RELEASED by Hamas after 19 months

Israeli-American hostage, Edan Alexander, was released on Monday. The 21-year-old New Jersey native was serving in the Israeli military when he was taken from his base during the Hamas attack.

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11 h. ago Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its campaign

Food security experts say the Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade and stop its military campaign

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23 h. ago Hamas says last American hostage in Gaza will be freed as part of ceasefire push

Hamas has announced it will release Edan Alexander — believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza — as part of a broader effort to secure a ceasefire and reopen key crossings into the war-torn territory.

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24 h. ago Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza

Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier kidnapped on 7 October, reportedly set to be released on TuesdayHamas announced on Sunday that it will release the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier who was kidnapped on 7 October 2023.The 21-year old’s release is set to take place on Tuesday, Reuters reports, citing a source familiar with the matter. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Hamas announces it will release another hostage as it's revealed terror group are in direct talks with Trump administration amid cautious hope of progress towards Middle East peace plan

The terrorist group hopes the release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander will pave the way to reopening crossings and allow humanitarian aid back into Gaza.

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33 h. ago Britain's Got Talent's Amanda Holden suffers blow as she's booed by crowd in semi

Britain's Got Talent was back for another live semi-final show on Saturday night which saw two more acts picked to be in this year's final – but judge Amanda Holden suffered a blow

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33 h. ago El Clásico, Liverpool v Arsenal and FA Trophy final buildup – as it happened

Previewing the day’s Premier League action and beyond as the season draws to a climax1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago El Clásico, Liverpool v Arsenal and FA Trophy final buildup – matchday live

Follow all the latest news and buildup to Sunday’s gamesNewcastle v Chelsea live | Mail matchday live or post BTL1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Newcastle v Chelsea and El Clásico headline crucial set of games – matchday live

Follow all the latest news and buildup to Sunday’s gamesLive scores | Tables | And mail matchday live or post BTL1983: Aberdeen beat Real Madrid in the Cup Winners’ Cup final1986: Peter Reid goes awol after FA Cup final misery1996: Eric Cantona wins the FA Cup final against Liverpool’s Spice Boys1999: Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink tilts an epic title race Man Utd’s way2001: Internazionale 0-6 Milan (NFT)2003: Jesper Gronkjaer changes the face of football history2013: Wigan stun Man City in the FA Cup finalArne Slot is planning to turn Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Anfield departure into a positive for Liverpool, the head coach has said. The right-back will leave Merseyside this summer for Real Madrid on a free transfer, meaning the Dutchman will need to find a way of replacing him. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Britain's Got Talent judges left 'horrified' over act as they're forced to look away

Bao Cuong, a danger act, took to the stage to perform a terrifying stunt during Saturday's (10 May) third live semi-final

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48 h. ago Britain's Got Talent viewers all say the same thing as contestants hit back at Simon Cowell

Britain's Got Talent 2025 returned with the third live semi-final on Saturday night on ITV1

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49 h. ago Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell makes a savage dig at Amanda Holden in judges' row as she slates act during live semi

The talent mogul, 65, and Amanda, 54, saw Liverpudlian dance act Harry and Lewis take to the stage to perform a snazzy breakdance mashup in the hopes to reach the final.

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50 h. ago Britain's Got Talent fans complain minutes into third live semi

Britain's Got Talent viewers were left annoyed over one detail on Saturday's live third semi-final

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50 h. ago Ant McPartlin makes wild Pop Idol confession during Britain's Got Talent semi

Ant McPartlin made a surprise confession as he took to the stage for the third live semi-final of ITV's hit talent contest, Britain's Got Talent alongside pal Declan Donnelly

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