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Israel-Hamas ceasefire: what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the ceasefire that’s just been announced.
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Gaza ceasefire: Hamas and Israel agree deal
Finally, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to halt the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages. It raises hopes for an end to the bloodiest round of fighting in the history of the Israeli Palestinian conflict.
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‘Time to alleviate suffering’, says daughter of Israeli hostage
We spoke to Sharone Lifschitz, whose elderly father is still being held hostage in Gaza, her mother was freed after two weeks in captivity.
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Israel and Palestine must find way to co-exist – ex-IDF officer
We spoke to Miri Eisin, who’s a retired colonel from the Israel Defense Forces and is now at the International Institute for Counter Terrorism.
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Trump claims ceasefire deal credit ahead of Biden leaving office
Donald Trump, still not quite President, was quick to claim credit for the deal – although the Biden administration had been racing to get it agreed before he leaves office in just five days time.
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‘We can breathe now and look ahead’, says Palestinian diplomat
We spoke to Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian mission to the UK.
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Ceasefire was ‘long overdue’ says Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has responded to the Israel-Hamas deal and pays tribute to all of those who have lost their lives in the last 15 months.
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Boost for Chancellor as inflation drops unexpectedly to 2.5%
After days of turmoil on the markets – some good news for the Chancellor – after an unexpected fall in December’s inflation figures to 2.5%.
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Do Starmer and Reeves have a ‘big idea’ to save the economy?
Amid turmoil in the bond market and a plummeting pound, Sir Keir Starmer has had to defend his chancellor Rachel Reeves while dealing with the resignation of the former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq. So, can Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves turn it around?
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‘We’ll have the most stable economy in the G7’ – trade minister
Trade policy Minister Douglas Alexander welcomed news of a ceasefire in Gaza as he announced a multi billion pound investment deal with Malaysia.
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Debate: Has the Chancellor turned a corner with the economy?
Economics Professor, Mariana Mazzucato, from University College London, and Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive of the CBI discuss whether the Chancellor has now turned a corner with the economy.
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MPs warn SEND crisis creating a ‘lost generation’ of children
An ongoing crisis in the provision of support for children with special educational needs in England risks creating a ‘lost generation’ according to a new report from the Public Accounts Committee.
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Revealed: the unlawful and targeted use of police force in Bangladesh
The International Truth and Justice Project is calling for an independent investigation into the killings that took place in July and August last year in Bangladesh.
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Perpetrators of police brutality in Bangladesh ‘will be held accountable’, says chief of justice project
We spoke to Yasmin Sooka, the Executive Director of The International Truth and Justice Project, about how confident she is that those responsible for atrocities in Bangladesh will be brought to justice.
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Trump spared Jan 6 conviction by election win says prosecutor
In six day’s time, Donald Trump will once again be president of the world’s most powerful nation.
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‘National leadership needed’ to improve Welsh cancer services
A highly critical report says stronger, clearer national leadership is urgently needed in Wales to improve cancer services.
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Prisons failing ‘by every metric’ says former governor
We speak to John Podmore – a former high-security prison governor who also headed up the prison service’s counter corruption unit.
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Drones dropping weapons into UK prisons a ‘threat to national security’
The prisons inspector has warned that drones dropping drugs and weapons to dangerous inmates being held in high-security jails are a “threat to national security”.
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LA fires latest: strong winds still posing ‘extreme fire danger’
It’s a week since the Santa Ana winds fanned devastating wildfires across Los Angeles – destroying thousands of homes and businesses.
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Trump pressure on Israel makes Gaza ceasefire possible says Palestinian politician
We speak to Mustafa Barghouti, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative and member of the Palestine Liberation Organization Central Council.
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Israel-Palestine peace deal closer ‘than anyone can imagine’ says hostage negotiator
We spoke to Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin, and I started by asking what has led to a deal being potentially struck now.
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Gaza ceasefire deal reportedly close even as Israel strikes continue
Are we about to see a ceasefire in Gaza? There have been 465 days since Hamas launched its attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages.
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Former Labour MP defends Starmer after Tulip Siddiq resignation
We spoke to Jonathan Ashworth, who was in the shadow cabinet under Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Keir Starmer but lost his Leicester South seat in last July’s election, for his reaction to Tulip Siddiq’s resignation.
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What led to Tulip Siddiq’s resignation?
Our political editor Gary Gibbon explains what led to the government’s anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq’s resignation.
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Tulip Siddiq resigns amid family corruption investigation
In the end, the pressure over Tulip Siddiq’s alleged links to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh became too strong.
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FactCheck: what is anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq accused of – and what has Keir Starmer said?
What is Tulip Siddiq accused of and what has the prime minister said about the scandal? FactCheck takes a look.
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Everyone to benefit from AI power, says science minister
We spoke to science and technology secretary Peter Kyle, as the PM announces new AI plans.
