Mother of freed British hostage thanks those who kept ‘fighting for Emily’

Mother of freed British hostage thanks those who kept ‘fighting for Emily’

The mother of freed British hostage Emily Damari has thanked those who “never stopped fighting for Emily throughout this horrendous ordeal” after she was released by Hamas in the first step of a ceasefire agreement. The mother of freed British hostage Emily Damari has thanked those who “never stopped fighting for Emily throughout this horrendous ordeal” after she was released by Hamas in the first step of a ceasefire agreement. […]

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Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released

The last remaining British hostage in Gaza has been named by Hamas as one of three people set to be released on Sunday. A ceasefire deal, which promised the phased release of hostages as well as a pause in the 15-month Israel-Hamas war, was delayed on Sunday morning and came into force at 9.15am UK time. Hamas has named three hostages it plans to release from 2pm UK time, including […]

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Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas names hostages set for release

The ceasefire in Gaza has officially begun following an almost three-hour delay, after Hamas named the hostages it plans to release on Sunday. Israel had earlier said it was continuing to fight in Gaza until the names were handed over in accordance with the agreement, and at least eight people were killed in an air strike on the territory on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian officials. Hamas blamed a delay […]

January 19, 2025 2

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Tariffs and relations with China could be first questions to arise over Trump

Tariffs and relationships with China could be among the first issues up for discussion when Donald Trump re-enters the White House, according to the director of the Chatham House foreign affairs think tank. Bronwen Maddox said she believes the US administration has “become the big question for UK foreign policy”, and the UK will be faced with having to “make some decisions” about its positions on certain issues. She also […]

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TikTok removed from app stores ahead of US law banning platform

TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores in the US on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect. By 10.50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not found on Apple and Google’s app stores. The stores are prohibited from offering the platform under the law, which takes effect on Sunday, required TikTok’s China-based parent company […]

January 19, 2025 3

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Sunday’s football briefing: Surprise for Slot and anguish for Arteta

Premier League leaders Liverpool tightened their grip on top spot as injury-hit Arsenal’s title challenge was dealt another blow. Red boss Arne Slot was pleasantly surprised by his side’s dramatic 2-0 success at Brentford before Gunners manager Arteta was left frustrated by a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Elsewhere, tributes poured in for Manchester United great Denis Law, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to management for the first time since […]

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