2 h. ago Hamas close to accepting proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, say sources

Group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials on Friday issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response to discuss new ceasefire proposals already accepted by Israel. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed Gaza ceasefire deal

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USMiddle East crisis – live updatesHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed deal

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of a permanent end to the war as Israeli prime minister prepares to fly to WashingtonHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the militant Islamist organisation have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

Politics

23 h. ago Plans for 'meaningful tributes' for Diogo Jota as Liverpool FC's owners issue statement over tragedy

'We have lost someone truly irreplaceable'

Politics

25 h. ago Swansea City legend Andy Robinson suffers heart attack as club issue statement

The 45-year-old is currently in hospital after the incident

Events

31 h. ago Andy Burnham issues statement on his grooming gang review after he's forced to miss press conference

The reports found that Greater Manchester Police has made 'significant improvements', but still faces some issues in tackling child sexual exploitation

Events

32 h. ago Liverpool FC 'devastated' by tragic death of Diogo Jota as club issue statement

Beloved Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car crash and now the Premier League champions have released a statement on the tragic incident

Events

45 h. ago Boys charged with murder as stabbed man's family issue poignant statement

Two boys, aged 16 and 17 and from Llantwit Major, are accused of murdering 'devoted husband' Kamran Aman, 38, in Barry

Events

53 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues statement after she's seen in tears during Prime Minister's Questions

Rachel Reeves was seen to wipe away tears as she sat next to Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's questions

Politics

53 h. ago Downing Street issues statement after Rachel Reeves seen in tears during PMQs

Rachel Reeves was seen in tears next to Sir Keir Starmer

Politics

55 h. ago Primary school forced to shut as urgent meeting called over major 'illegal waste' fire

Council bosses have issued a statement

Events

59 h. ago Raye issues 'empty' Glastonbury Festival statement after fans issued same demand

She wowed festival-goers and those watching from the comfort of their own homes on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm

Politics

2 d. ago Forgotten Arsenal star's next move confirmed as club issue transfer statement

Arsenal are in the market for several new players this summer but a number of players could leave including Fabio Vieira who will not be joining FC Porto permanently

Sport

3 d. ago Detectives in Suffolk to carry out ‘extensive inquiries’ into Ryland Headley

Suffolk Police issued a statement after Headley was jailed for life for raping and murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967.

Politics

3 d. ago BBC EastEnders Bernie Taylor star Clair Norris issues emotional statement after exit

Bernie Taylor actress Clair Norris has issued a heartfelt goodbye to her EastEnders character after she was seen leaving the BBC soap after eight years

Politics

3 d. ago Teacher, 26, charged over sex with pupil after ‘telling colleague of affair’

Jocelyn Sanroman, 26, had sex with a 16-year-old student whilst working at Oakside Prep Academy near Detroit, Michigan, US. The school have since issued a statement in response

Society

3 d. ago Melbourne childcare worker charged with more than 70 offences against children in his care

Victoria police allege Point Cook man Joshua Brown sexually abused eight children at a western suburbs childcare centreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 offences after allegedly sexually abusing eight children in his care.Victoria police issued a statement on Tuesday confirming they charged 26-year-old Point Cook man Joshua Brown last month with offences including sexual penetration of a child under 12, attempted sexual penetration of a child under 12, sexual assault of a child under 16 and producing child material for use through a carriage service. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Turkey hotel issues scathing statement as mum arrested for 'worst mistake of her life'

Georgia Harrison, 32, was celebrating her boyfriend's new teeth during a drunken hotel blunder in Turkey and allegedly left the room 'unusable', breaking the TV, window and mini bar

Events

4 d. ago M&S issues statement as shoppers all share same concern over ‘random’ email

Shoppers have been left confused by a surprise email from M&S

Politics

4 d. ago Marcus Rashford: Aston Villa issue statement on £40m transfer for Manchester United outcast

Rashford heads back to Man United with his future still uncertain

Economics