French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long

Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.

Drones were detected near its largest military facility, with possible sightings also reported in Germany, Norway and Lithuania.