38 h. ago US might dragged Netanyahu to the table. The real prize for Trump would be keeping him there | Jonathan Freedland

The ceasefire in Gaza happened because the US president lost patience, but now he must be vigilant. If Israel’s PM can scupper the plan, he willAfter so many images of death and devastation, what sweet relief to see pictures of joy. On the world’s TV news broadcasts, the screen was split on Thursday: celebrations in Gaza and celebrations in Israel, the scenes of cheering and clapping mirroring each other, as if to confirm that this was a war the peoples themselves wanted over long ago – and which most never wanted to begin.The images were not unfamiliar. We had seen a version of them in January, when a ceasefire was announced to great jubilation. That held only until mid-March, when Israel broke the agreement and resumed its bombardment of Gaza, an experience that should temper, and caveat, the current hope with the knowledge that things can unravel at any moment. Still, this time, even the region’s most seasoned pessimists concede, the deal looks more durable. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Trump wants a prize for the Gaza deal. But the real question is, why didn't he do it earlier? | Jonathan Freedland

The ceasefire in Gaza happened when the US president lost patience, but how much horror occurred, how many people were killed because he delayed?After so many images of death and devastation, what sweet relief to see pictures of joy. On the world’s TV news broadcasts, the screen was split on Thursday: celebrations in Gaza and celebrations in Israel, the scenes of cheering and clapping mirroring each other, as if to confirm that this was a war the peoples themselves wanted over long ago – and which most never wanted to begin.The images were not unfamiliar. We had seen a version of them in January, when a ceasefire was announced to great jubilation. That held only until mid-March, when Israel broke the agreement and resumed its bombardment of Gaza, an experience that should temper, and caveat, the current hope with the knowledge that things can unravel at any moment. Still, this time, even the region’s most seasoned pessimists concede, the deal looks more durable. Continue reading...

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61 h. 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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68 h. ago Thursday news quiz: book bans, bonkbuster authors and a papal visit

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?Thursday rolls around and brings with it another opportunity for you to test your mettle in our weekly quiz. Have you been paying attention to the news – especially the quirkier bits? Find out here, while also enduring a series of tedious in-jokes, and then post your score in the comments to let us know how you got on. Allons-y!The Thursday news quiz, No 218 Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Good Morning Britain halted for 'significant' breaking news moments into show

Good Morning Britain presenters Kate Garraway and Ed Balls shared major breaking news on Thursday

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3 d. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, October 9)

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8 d. ago Good Morning Britain guest breaks down in tears discussing 'heartbreaking' Manchester attack

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9 d. ago Thursday Murder Club's Richard Osman says 'I couldn't bear it' as he turns down BBC show

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1 week ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, October 2)

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1 week ago Celtic v Braga injury news: 9 out and 1 doubt as Brendan Rodgers considers triple change for Europa League

Here is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Braga in the Europa League this Thursday.

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2 w. ago Richard Osman addresses Thursday Murder Club backlash as he makes admission

Netflix fans were thrilled last month when the film adaptation of Richard Osman's book, The Thursday Murder Club, was released.

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2 w. ago Emmerdale residents learn devastating news about missing character as triple exit sealed

Emmerdale fans will see some residents uncover some news about a missing character on Thursday night, while three exits could be teased following scenes in the episode

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2 w. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, September 25)

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2 w. ago Thursday's news in pictures as Celtic fan attacked ahead of match in Belgrade

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2 w. ago Rangers v Genk injury news: 8 out and 2 doubts with Russell Martin set to make decision on key duo at Ibrox

Here is the latest team news ahead of Rangers v Genk in the Europa League this Thursday.

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2 w. ago Rangers v Genk injury news: 7 out and 2 doubts with Russell Martin set to make decision on key duo at Ibrox

Here is the latest team news ahead of Rangers v Genk in the Europa League this Thursday.

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3 w. ago Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4% amid inflation concerns as mortgage holders given warning

MPC vote latest along with stock market news plus business and finance updates from Thursday

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3 w. ago Bank of England holds UK interest rates at 4% amid inflation concerns as mortgage holders issued warning

MPC vote latest along with stock market news plus business and finance updates from Thursday

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3 w. ago Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% amid inflation concerns as mortgage holders issued warning

MPC vote latest along with stock market news plus business and finance updates from Thursday

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3 w. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty shares emotional news as she announces star's cancer diagnosis live on air

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty shared some sad news on the show on Thursday

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