LIVE: Trump says Israel, Hamas agree on ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire
Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced by US President Donald Trump on third day of talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh.
‘These are the tears I prayed for’: Hostage families meet Trump ceasefire deal with hope and hesitation – Ynetnews
- 'These are the tears I prayed for': Hostage families meet Trump ceasefire deal with hope and hesitation Ynetnews
- Hostage Tamir Nimrodi's mother says his fate unknown as she waits for Trump's peace plan BBC
- Relatives, supporters and Trump impersonator celebrate deal at Hostages Square The Times of Israel
- For Israel’s Hostage Families, Another Anxious Wait for Their Loved Ones to Be Released The Wall Street Journal
- Father of Gaza hostage calls for an end to war – and a two-State solution UN News
Trump to visit Walter Reed for ‘routine yearly checkup’, the second since April
Purpose of Friday checkup at US military medical center unclear for oldest man to be inaugurated president
Donald Trump, the oldest man to be inaugurated US president, will visit Walter Reed national military medical center on Friday for what the White House said was a “routine yearly check up”.
“On Friday morning, President Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement on Wednesday. “While there, President Trump will stop by for his routine yearly check up. He will then return to the White House.”
Continue reading...Marco Rubio interrupts Trump with handwritten note on Gaza deal
Note from secretary of state says ‘you need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first’
The text of the note handed to Donald Trump by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, on Wednesday afternoon, captured in a photograph, suggested the president could soon announce a ceasefire deal in Gaza on his social media platform.
“Very close,” the note read, according to an image of the handwritten note taken by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci. “We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.”
Continue reading...Have Russians set up a military base in my childhood home?
Satellite images show the house where the BBC's Vitaly Shevchenko grew up could now be a Russian base.
France’s Macron to appoint new prime minister within 48 hours
The announcement came after last-ditch talks by outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu failed to find a solution to crisis.
America’s top banker sounds warning on US stock market fall
Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about the potential for a stock market correction.
Wife of synagogue terrorist says he showed no signs of extremism
Exclusive: Wife of Jihad al-Shamie says he was ‘intimidating, aggressive and controlling’ but did not seem radicalised
The Manchester synagogue terrorist was “intimidating, aggressive and controlling” but showed no sign of extremism before carrying out his lethal antisemitic attack, one of his wives has said.
The woman, who married Jihad al-Shamie in an Islamic ceremony in 2021, said the 35-year-old was “glued to his phone” watching Arabic news channels but did not appear to be on the path to terror.
Continue reading...Trump says Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan
Mediator Qatar said that more details of the agreement would be announced at a later date.
Rubio passes Trump urgent note on Middle East peace deal during antifa roundtable – PBS
- Rubio passes Trump urgent note on Middle East peace deal during antifa roundtable PBS
- AP photos show Rubio’s urgent note to Trump before announcement of Mideast peace deal AP News
- Marco Rubio interrupts Trump with handwritten note on Gaza peace deal The Guardian
- Rubio Caught Telling Trump, 79, What to Post on Truth Social The Daily Beast
- 'Approve Truth Social post': Rubio passes secret note to Trump on Gaza deal during roundtable | Watch Hindustan Times
Too-loud ads annoying you while streaming? California’s put a stop to that
The state, home to Netflix and Hulu, has declared volume on adverts cannot be louder than the content people are watching.
Escaped New Orleans inmate captured after 5 months on the run
The last of 10 inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail by making a hole in the wall behind a toilet was arrested in Atlanta.
Is the US trying to topple Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro?
US military build-up and strikes off coast in recent weeks.
Trump calls to jail Chicago mayor, Illinois governor in immigration dispute
Trump slams Chicago mayor and Illinois governor resisting his mass deportation campaign as US troops arrive in state.
Genocide label crucial in addressing atrocities in Gaza: Legal scholars
Experts argue Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide, surpassing isolated violations of war laws.
Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours
Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.
Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours
Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.
NYC sues social media giants for allegedly addicting children
The largest US city is among more than 2,000 other municipalities pursuing similar lawsuits.
Deadly building collapse kills four in Madrid
Footage shows rescue dogs and workers combing through debris after a building collapse in Madrid killed four people.
Saudi Arabia down Indonesia; Qatar, Oman draw in AFC World Cup qualifiers
Saudi Arabia beat Indonesia 3-2 while Qatar and Oman end goalless as fourth round of qualifiers begin.