Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a “loose end” was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.
How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk’s space dominance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters
The two largest fires are still burning after more than a week – but gusts that fanned the flames have eased.
Dozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefire
More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force.
Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support
The deal is seen as a show of support for Ukraine, days before Donald Trump re-enters the White House.
Georgian opposition leader beaten up, blames governing party members
Giorgia Gakharia needs hospital treatment in the latest attack on an opposition leader.
Germany to shoot down drones near military sites
The number of sightings has increased since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, officials say.
