Ceasefire comes into force as IDF pulls out of parts of Gaza
Thousands of displaced Palestinians are making their way to their homes in the north of the territory.
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Major Russian strikes cut power in Kyiv and across Ukraine
Officials say 380,000 consumers in Kyiv are without power, with emergency outages in place across Ukraine.
Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas
The West African nation’s foreign minister asks if the decision led to the US suspending issuing visas.
Suspected jihadist drone plot against Belgian PM foiled
Police officers question two people and find a suspected improvised explosive device at one of the suspect’s homes.
‘Joy and pain’: Palestinians celebrate deal but fear confronting grief
People in Gaza celebrate a potential end to the war, but know it will mean facing the grief they have put aside.
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.
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.
Colombia’s president says boat struck by US was carrying Colombians
The White House calls the allegation “baseless” as the US Senate rejected a measure to bar Trump from using force against the boats.
Israel and Hamas agree first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
The deal will see the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and raises hopes for peace after two years of war.
Key US and regional mediators join talks in push to end Gaza war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s arrival in Egypt comes as Israeli and Hamas officials express optimism about the negotiations on a plan to end the war.