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Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the ‘coming days’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza “in the coming days”. In a televised statement, he also said “Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarised – either the easy way or the hard way, but it will be achieved.” The comments…
Migrants to face tougher conditions for settled status, home secretary to announce
Migrants will have to prove they are contributing to society to earn the right to remain in the UK, the home secretary is set to announce. In her Labour conference speech, Shabana Mahmood will outline a series of new conditions migrants have to meet to qualify for indefinite leave to remain. Under the proposals, legal…
Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state on Sunday
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The move comes after the prime minister said in July the UK would shift its position in September unless Israel met conditions including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and committing to a long-term sustainable…
Officials announce a ‘framework’ for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.
John Ruwitch U.S. officials say they have reached a “framework” for a deal with China over the fate of the hugely popular short-video platform TikTok, an apparent breakthrough in the multi-year standoff over the ban against the Chinese-owned app. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the news after two days of talks with Chinese officials in…
Trump says he will meet Putin ‘very shortly’ and will announce the date and place soon
By Franco Ordoñez , Danielle Kurtzleben President Trump said on Friday that he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “very shortly” to talk about a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters he would announce the date and location soon — possibly as early as Friday — but said he was…
Starmer set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels
The government is expected to announce a deal with Labour rebels on its planned benefits changes. Ministers are expected to fast-track a £1bn support plan originally scheduled for 2029. The concessions amount to a massive climbdown from the government, which was staring at the prospect of defeat if it failed to accommodate the demands of…
Trump set to announce new round of tariffs on his so-called ‘liberation day’
President’s plans have rattled global stock markets and triggered heated rows with US’s largest trading partners Donald Trump will announce his latest round of tariffs at the White House on Wednesday, threatening to unleash a global trade war on what he has dubbed “liberation day”. Trump has rattled global stock markets, alarmed corporate executives and…
The changes we expect the chancellor to announce today
The chancellor will set out her plans for the UK economy during the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March. Rachel Reeves has ruled out further tax rises, but faces difficult choices because of the weak performance of the UK economy and world events. She is due to make her statement in Parliament at about 12:30.…
Mark Carney to announce Canadian election and will run in Ottawa’s Nepean riding
Recently installed prime minister expected to confirm 28 April ballot as he seeks to keep Liberal party in government Mark Carney will run for election in the Ottawa riding of Nepean as the new Canadian prime minister seeks to join parliament for the first time, his Liberal party has announced. Carney on Sunday is predicted…
Trump says he will announce raft of new trade tariffs
President Donald Trump has said he will announce a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the US, a move that will have the biggest impact in Canada. Trump also said that there would be an announcement later in the week about reciprocal tariffs on all countries that tax imports from the US,…
Rebels Backed by Rwanda Announce Capture of Key City in Eastern Congo
The M23 militia, funded and directed by Rwanda, said it had seized the city of Goma, terrifying its people, many of whom sought shelter there after fleeing the rebel advance. By Caleb Kabanda and Ruth Maclean Photographs by Guerchom Ndebo Caleb Kabanda reported from Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ruth Maclean from Dakar, Senegal.…
Keir Starmer to announce radical NHS changes to cut waiting times
Exclusive: Patients in England to get direct referrals for tests without seeing consultant, but critics say plan is ‘deluded’ Keir Starmer will attempt to reset his premiership next week by setting out a series of radical NHS changes aimed at reducing waiting times for millions of patients in England. The shake-up comes after a torrid…