7 h. ago Netanyahu hopeful hostage deal will be announced in ‘coming days’

Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he hopes all remaining Israeli hostages will be freed from Gaza in the “coming days”.

Economics

10 h. ago Police to get new powers in crackdown on repeat protests after hundreds arrested at Palestine Action rally

Announcement comes hours after nearly 500 people were arrested in London

Events

15 h. ago US envoys head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘we are very close’ to deal

US president says he will push to finalize agreement in the coming days even as scores of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacksDonald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior envoy are heading to Egypt to begin ceasefire negotiations, the White House has said, as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he hoped to bring all remaining hostages home in the coming days.A White House official said the US president was sending his envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to Egypt on Saturday to finalise the technical details of a hostage release and discuss a lasting ceasefire deal a day after Hamas said it was ready to free hostages under Trump’s plan to end the two-year-old war. In an interview, Trump said “we are very close” to reaching an agreement. Continue reading...

Politics

23 h. ago Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel hopes to bring all hostages home 'in the coming days' as Hamas peace talks move to Egypt

The speech was delayed for over an hour as Netanyahu reportedly sought to win over hardliners within his own government.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump tells Hamas to ‘move quickly’ on hostage deal during pause in Israeli bombardment

US president’s intervention has raised hopes of ending the two-year conflict

Politics

25 h. ago Donald Trump issues new warning to Hamas to move quickly on hostage release or 'bets are off' over peace deal

President Donald Trump warned Hamas to 'move quickly' and release the hostages or else 'all bets will be off' amid efforts to broker a peace deal to end the violence in Gaza.

Events

28 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Julian Caillon says he's 'unbelievably excited to announce' in major update

The professional dancer, who is new to the hit BBC One dance show, was flooded with support

Politics

44 h. ago Trump tells Israel it ‘must immediately stop’ bombing Gaza to enable hostage release after Hamas accepts elements of peace plan

President says the militant group is ‘ready for a lasting peace’ based on the plan he announced on Monday

Politics

45 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing Gorka Marquez shares 'return' news in fresh career announcement

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has shared the news of his 'return' to the BBC One dance contest.

Politics

47 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star halts show to share ‘exciting’ career announcement live on air

Fleur was accompanied by Minah Shannon, Owain Wyn Evans and Tasha Ghouri on Friday's It Takes Two.

Society

50 h. ago Joanna Lumley announces return of beloved BBC comedy for Christmas special

The actress, who plays Felicity in the hit show, has confirmed that the beloved programme will be back for a Christmas special this year.

Politics

68 h. ago Pete Davidson’s girlfriend Elsie Hewitt was ‘100% convinced’ she was infertile due to health condition before pregnancy

The model announced in July that she and the comedian are welcoming their first child

Politics

3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make 'weird' observation as professional dancers make joint announcement

Some of the BBC One show's professional dancer made an exciting joint announcement

Politics

3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse flooded with support as she announces judging role

Oti Mabuse was part of Strictly Come Dancing for seven years before she decided to leave in 2022

Events

4 d. ago Gorka Marquez's Strictly Come Dancing 'return' confirmed as 'bigger and bolder' announcement made

He and his co-stars from the BBC One dance contest are joining forces away from the ballroom

Politics

4 d. ago Oti Mabuse 'so excited' as she makes major announcement in Strictly Come Dancing link

The professional dancer and TV star is best known for having appeared on the hit BBC One dance show

Events

5 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin says 'excited to announce' as fans support major news

It's been a whirlwind time for the professional dancer as he returned to the hit BBC One dance contest

Politics

5 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans spot George Clarke problem as he announces huge news with TikTok pal

The YouTuber and social media star has announced some big news away from the BBC One dance contest

Politics

5 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's George Clark's very famous girlfriend and poignant reason for secret romance

Netflix star George Clarke has confirmed he is in a relationship with lingerie model Yasmin Amelia, just days before he was announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

6 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Joanne Clifton announces engagement live on air

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two star Joanne Clifton opened up about her engagement during the first show of 2025, shortly after she shared the news on social media

Society