13 m. ago Hamas declares the war in Gaza OVER: Terrorist chief confirms ceasefire after Trump's historic peace deal

Donald Trump confirmed that the deal for peace in Gaza had been reached and that he was planning to travel to the Middle East to celebrate.

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20 m. ago Gaza latest: Trump says hostages will be released as early as Monday as Israeli cabinet discusses peace deal

US president Trump says 'first phase' of ceasefire deal will involve release of hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops

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26 m. ago Trump claims Gaza hostages will be freed NEXT WEEK as he readies for historic Middle East trip

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of Donald Trump's Middle East peace deal with a ceasefire in Gaza set to come into effect.

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39 m. ago Grisly recording reveals bat catching, killing and eating robin mid

Before the Spanish study, some scientists had been sceptical about the mammals attacking migratory birdsBats are generally viewed as harmless, if spooky, creatures of the night. But scientists have revealed a more savage side, after witnessing a greater noctule bat – Europe’s largest bat species – hunting, killing and devouring a robin mid-flight.The grisly recording reveals the bat as a formidable predator, climbing to 1.2km (4,000ft) before embarking on a breakneck-speed dive in pursuit of its prey. On capture, the bat delivered a lethal bite and subsequent chewing sounds, recorded between echolocation calls, indicated that the bat consumed the bird continuously during flight for 23 minutes without losing altitude. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago 19 migrants deported to France as part of ‘one in one out’ returns deal

The migrants were sent to France on two flights, including one which took place on Thursday

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58 m. ago Donald Trump poised for Middle East visit to officially sign Gaza peace deal

Speaking at a televised Cabinet meeting, the US President said he was "looking at" travelling to Egypt for an official signing ceremony for phase one of the agreement

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64 m. ago The Guardian view on Trump and the ceasefire deal: hope at last, but the real work is just beginning | Editorial

This is the best prospect of ending Israel’s war in Gaza since it began. But a long-term solution remains distantDonald Trump called the pause in hostilities he has brokered the first step to a “strong, durable and everlasting peace”. No one can do more to determine the outcome than the US president. This was, for him, a modest statement, acknowledging that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of his plan – it being their decision, not his, to break a multi-point agreement into a multi-stage discussion. Two parties so far apart agreed on one thing: both would rather defer the really difficult issues.In Israel and Gaza, there was joy – however tentative – at the announcement. An end to the annihilation, the release of all hostages and the resumption of large-scale aid have all been desperately needed. There is every reason to fear that this will not lead to a lasting peace, and every reason to strive to ensure that it does. In finally reining in Benjamin Netanyahu, and...

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74 m. ago Trump ‘going to try and make a trip’ to Middle East ‘Monday or Tuesday’ timed to Gaza hostage release

Israel says a cease-fire will go into effect on Friday as part of the U.S.-brokered peace deal with Hamas

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77 m. ago Donald Trump announces Middle East trip to celebrate Gaza peace deal

President Donald Trump confirmed that the deal for peace in Gaza had been reached and that he was planning to travel to the Middle East to celebrate.

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88 m. ago ‘Everyone is still afraid’: ceasefire deal brings relief to Gaza but fears remain over future

Two previous short-lived ceasefires have left many in Gaza doubtful about the staying power of the latest agreementOn Thursday morning, there was little joy in Gaza. The news of the imminent ceasefire had spread rapidly across the devastated territory during the night, with a few gunshots fired into the sky in celebration, but as morning came the mood was of tense anticipation.“Everyone is still afraid,” said a 26-year-old woman in al-Mawasi, the squalid, overcrowded coastal strip where much of the population has sought shelter in makeshift tents and plastic shacks. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Carlos Alcaraz set to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in exciting change after £160m deal

Carlos Alcaraz has been a Nike athlete since 2019 and agreed a contract extension with the sportswear giant last year after winning his first Roland Garros title

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1 hour ago Home Office releases footage of small boat migrants being deported under France deal

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned anyone considering trying to arrive in Britain by illegal routes should 'think twice' as the Government battles to end small boat crossings

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1 hour ago Donald Trump Gaza peace deal note exposes truth behind social media announcement

Donald Trump was holding a roundtable event with influencers and press at the White House when he was approached by Marco Rubio and handed a note about the Gaza conflict

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2 h. ago Trump claims Gaza hostages will be freed NEXT WEEK as he readies for historic Middle East trip: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments as Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of Donald Trump's Middle East peace deal with a ceasefire in Gaza set to come into effect.

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2 h. ago Hamas demanding release of six 'archterrorists' as part of peace deal

Israel views these prisoners as terrorist masterminds who murdered Israeli civilians and has refused to release them in past exchanges.

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2 h. ago Trump holds Cabinet meeting hours after Gaza peace deal as tension rises over National Guard deployment: Live updates

Protesters lined the streets in Chicago as National Guard troops arrived this week

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2 h. ago ‘Finally, a good morning’: Celebrations in Gaza and Israel as Trump’s deal is agreed

There are cautious hopes two years of bloodshed in Gaza could finally come to an end and the Israeli hostages freed

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2 h. ago The best skincare routine for teens according to The Breakout Hack’s Rachel Wilde

Forget complex regimes - Gen Z Beauty Boss Wilde says healthy, happy skin starts with patience and empathy

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2 h. ago I’m sensitive to the scents my children’s friend brings into the house. What do I do?

You can set boundaries for your health in our perfume-obsessed world – but you should be extra considerate Hi Ugly,I am 47 and have become sensitive to smell – particularly smells of fabric softeners and perfumes. I don’t want to be with people who apply strong scents as the smell makes me feel sick.Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?How should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneI want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Red Cross convoy travels along Gaza coast in medical mission

A Red Cross convoy travels along the Gaza coast in a medical mission to the Al-Saraya Field Hospital.

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