Trump: Hamas-held captives to be released ‘Monday or Tuesday’
US President Donald Trump says the Hamas-held captives in Gaza will be released “Monday or Tuesday".
AI investments are pulling the US economy forward. Will it continue?
In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.
Another Guilty Verdict After Appeal in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case – The New York Times
- Another Guilty Verdict After Appeal in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case The New York Times
- Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term BBC
- French appeal court increases sentence of man convicted of raping Gisele Pelicot CNN
- Man Who Raped Gisèle Pelicot Denies It Despite Videos. Here's How She Called Him Out People.com
- Increase sentence for Gisèle Pelicot rapist, prosecutor tells court of appeal The Guardian
NBA games back in China for first time since Hong Kong row
Two games in Macau this weekend will be the first since the league was effectively frozen out in 2019.
Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel
After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.
Israel announces timeline for implementing first phase of peace plan
A government spokesperson has laid out how Israel will implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza.
Putin backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will support ‘peaceful efforts’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow supports US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war.
Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed
Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.
Police fire rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters reject president’s promises
President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.
Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term
A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.
Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term
A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.
Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India’s digital IDs
The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.
Live updates: Israel and Hamas sign first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal that would release hostages – The Washington Post
- Live updates: Israel and Hamas sign first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal that would release hostages The Washington Post
- Israel, Hamas agree to phase 1 of Trump peace deal to release hostages, begin ceasefire Fox News
- Cabinet meeting to ratify ceasefire deal postponed to 8 p.m. The Times of Israel
- Opinion | We Have a Cease-Fire. Now the Middle East Needs Leadership. The New York Times
- Five Things to Know About the Gaza Deal The Wall Street Journal
Tesla investigated over self-driving cars on wrong side of road
The US government said approximately 2.9 million cars could be impacted by the investigation.
Tesla investigated over self-driving cars driving on wrong side of road
The US government said approximately 2.9 million cars could be impacted by the investigation.
Thousands rally for Gaza in Islamabad after ceasefire agreement
Thousands of students rallied in Pakistan’s Islamabad after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.
Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching – The New York Times
- Pope Leo Calls on Christians to Care for the Poor in His First Teaching The New York Times
- Pope Leo says faith and love for migrants are connected NPR
- Leo XIV speaks out on ‘dictatorship’ of economic inequality and support for migrants in first major text CNN
- As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’ The Washington Post
- Pope Leo invokes criticism of Trump's policies in first major document Reuters
Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize
US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says
With hours to go until the announcement of this year’s Nobel peace prize, Norwegian politicians were steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who would be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president’s Gaza plan.
Continue reading...Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize
US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says
With hours to go until the announcement of this year’s Nobel peace prize, Norwegian politicians were steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who would be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president’s Gaza plan.
Continue reading...Fireworks and a toast to life: Israelis delight at deal to return hostages
"I can't quite believe this is actually happening, we've been waiting for so long," said Gil Dickman, cousin of hostage Carmel Gat.