18 m. 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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19 m. ago Who are the hostages released by Hamas? Twenty freed under Trump’s peace deal after two years in captivity

All 48 hostages, living and dead, are expected to return to Israel on Monday as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan

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35 m. ago UEFA plan ownership rule change that will leave Premier League club furious

Crystal Palace saw their spot in the Europa League ripped away from them due to UEFA’s rules about multi-club ownership but it appears that the rules could be in line for a revision

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38 m. ago Starmer branded 'John Terry' of politics as he jets into Middle East for Gaza peace plan signing

Keir Starmer is in Egypt for a signing ceremony as the peace deal starts coming into operation.

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42 m. ago Robins will stay in your garden all year round if you plant 1 thing in it

Robins are a cheery sight in UK gardens in the winter, but they can be drawn all year round, say experts.

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46 m. ago 'Cesspit' abandoned Welsh holiday park with private beach and swimming pools

The Prestatyn site in North Wales has been left to go to rack and ruin since it closed its doors for the final time in November 2023, with locals left wondering what the future holds for the once-thriving tourist destination

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62 m. ago Three plants to 'prioritise' pruning this month or risk no blooms next year

Pruning is an important job that you need to complete during October, according to a gardening expert who shared the three plants you should 'prioritise'

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63 m. ago Gardening expert shares the 3 plants to 'prioritise' pruning in October

Pruning is an key job to do this month, according to a gardening expert who has shared the three plants to 'prioritise' pruning in October

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72 m. ago Ally McCoist turns to dark Rangers humour as text about Steven Gerrard sums up a club on the brink

Rangers weren't even playing at the weekend but it turns out that was no guarantee punters were able to enjoy it.

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89 m. ago Cops swoop on gang after hidden bug reveals terrifying secret behind newly plastered wall

Joshua Hayes, who called himself 'the Boss Man', and his co-conspirators were brought down by a secret bug which had been planted in his Mercedes

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1 hour ago Rasmus Hojlund reaction speaks volumes as Man Utd sent new message over £72m striker

Rasmus Hojlund has hit the ground running since leaving Manchester United for Napoli in the summer with the Denmark international no longer part of Ruben Amorim's plans

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1 hour ago MPs highlight plight of Gaza students unable to come to UK with children

Politicians write to ministers about Palestinians who cannot take up scholarships because they are barred from bringing familiesA cross-party group of more than 100 MPs has written to the government, highlighting the plight of Palestinian students unable to take up scholarships at UK universities because they have been barred from bringing their children.The British government has now evacuated from Gaza almost 60 scholars with fully funded university places and more are expected soon, but others have been forced to abandon their plans in order to remain with their families. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Welsh club plan shock bid to join competition as update issued on missing Jac Morgan

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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2 h. ago Hillary Clinton offers unexpected compliment to Trump over Gaza peace deal

Hillary Clinton stunned Washington by praising Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, telling CBS News she 'commends' his administration for seeing a 'path forward.'

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3 h. ago Israeli hostage release: IDF says Red Cross on way to pick up first Gaza hostages

Donald Trump is due to arrive in Israel shortly after the expected release of 20 living Israeli hostages at 8am local timeFull report: Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morningExplainer: As Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt, who is going – and who isn’t?Who are the 20 hostages believed alive and expected to be freed from Gaza?Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago UK MPs urged to investigate TikTok’s plans to cut 439 content moderator jobs

Trade unions and online safety experts sign letter warning jobs losses could expose children to harmful contentTrade unions and online safety experts have urged MPs to investigate TikTok’s plans to make hundreds of jobs for UK-based content moderators redundant.The video app company is planning 439 redundancies in its trust and safety team in London, leading to warnings that the jobs losses will have implications for online safety. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Cauliflower risotto and sausages with squash and beans: Sophie Wyburd’s recipes for autumn warmers

Autumnal bliss is served: a casserole of sausages, beans and squash topped with breadcrumbs, and a cross between cauliflower cheese and risottoI am the scrooge who relishes the end of summer, and who welcomes the darker evenings with open arms. After patiently waiting for tomatoes and aubergines to be done with their performance, autumn brings its own bounty of vegetables back into play, with squash, cauliflower and dark, leafy greens being some of my favourites. They’re ideal for loading into comforting dishes to hunker down with, and lend even the most indulgent meals a bit of goodness. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Former St Johnstone ace admits morale is low at East Kilbride, but Hearts win can be boost they need

The midfielder took his tally to 14 goals in 16 appearances with his brace at the weekend

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3 h. ago The Inbetweeners to return as creators strike deal to revive hit comedy

Showrunners say ‘more adventures’ being planned ‘for our four favourite friends’

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4 h. ago A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?

The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwideThe crew of the Ísleifur II had just finished casting their nets off the coast of southern Iceland when they realised something was wrong. In the early morning gloom in November 1963, a dark mass filled the sky over the Atlantic Ocean. They rushed to the radio, thinking that another fishing vessel was burning at sea, but no boats in the area were in distress.Then, their trawler began to drift unexpectedly, unnerving the crew further. The cook scrambled to wake the captain, thinking they were being pulled into a whirlpool. Finally, through binoculars, they spotted columns of ash bursting from the water and realised what was going on: a volcano was erupting in the ocean below. Continue reading...

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