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Israel and Hamas Back First Phase of Trump’s Gaza Plan as Cabinet Vote Looms

Hostage releases are expected to begin within about 72 hours of Israeli approval, with troop pullbacks tied to the swap.

On Eve of Peace Prize Announcement, Trump Presses Case as Experts Doubt His Chances

Israel and Hamas Sign First-Phase Cease-Fire Deal Tied to Hostage–Prisoner Exchange

Von der Leyen Faces Twin Censure Votes as EPP Revolt Imperils Budget and 2040 Climate Plans

Trump Says Israel and Hamas Sign First Phase of U.S. Peace Plan

Harry and Meghan’s Separate European Trips Raise Palace Unease Over Possible UK Presence

Ukraine Warns of 60% Gas Output Loss, Claims Strikes on Volgograd Sites as Blackouts Deepen

Two Years On, Satellite Images Lay Bare Gaza’s Ruins as Famine and Displacement Deepen

Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea and TPLF Hardliners of War Preparations in UN Letter

Aziz Ansari Defends Riyadh Appearance, Pledges Partial Donation as Saudi Comedy Festival Ends

White House Weighs $20 Billion Backstop for Argentina as Dollarization Advice Flows In

Hostage Families Hail Trump’s Plan After Hamas Acceptance as Trump Says Hostages Return Monday

UK Seals £350 Million Missile Sale to India as Naval Engine Collaboration Enters Next Phase

China Expands Rare-Earth Export Controls to Technology and Foreign-Made Products

Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Draws Craft Praise and Divided Reviews on Eve of Release

Eritrea and TPLF Reject Ethiopia’s War-Preparation Accusations as Baseless

EU Labels Drone and Airspace Incursions ‘Hybrid Warfare’ as Germany Advances Police Shoot-Down Powers

Israel and Hamas Endorse First Phase of U.S. Gaza Plan With UK Pledging Support

Analysts Warn of Cuts as EA’s $55 Billion Take-Private Looms

OpenAI Says AI Is Supercharging Cybercrime Workflows as It Disrupts 40+ Malicious Networks