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Who are the three Israeli hostages being released by Hamas?
A young woman described as “at her happiest when she dances” is thought to be among the three Israeli women released after 471 days held hostage by Hamas. Romi Gonen, 24, was captured as she tried to escape the Nova music festival when it was targeted by the militant group as part of the 7…
Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC
The terms of a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are being finalised, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC. It comes as US President Joe Biden said a deal was “on the brink” of coming to fruition, and that his administration…
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
The wild cat was one of four, released illegally, which were caught near Kingussie in the Highlands in recent days. The animals were humanely captured in pairs in the Dell of Killiehuntly area and taken to the Highland Wildlife Park. The RZSS said they would have been under great stress after being abandoned in a…
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro. By Julie Turkewitz Reporting from Bogotá, Colombia Venezuela’s popular opposition leader, María Corina Machado, was freed on Thursday afternoon after a brief detention by adversaries during an antigovernment protest…
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn’t always happen
Jonaki Mehta Kellen Hedler, 11, is outgoing and gregarious. He dances on a hip-hop team, and he enjoys all kinds of sports. Adaline Whitmer, 7, is bubbly, yet shy. She’s starting to come out of her shell since she began cheerleading at a local gym. Both Kellen and Adaline attend public elementary schools in Oklahoma.…
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days
By The Associated Press Viktar Babaryka, 61, has been denied meetings with his family and lawyers while serving a 14-year sentence in a penal colony after failing to get on the ballot against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a 2020 election. Babaryka was last heard from in February 2023, and other prisoners said later that…
Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza
Middle East Crisis The Israeli military will longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.” By Amanda Taub An Israeli reservist left Brazil in a hurry this week after a Brazilian judge ordered an investigation into whether he committed war crimes in Gaza. Israeli consular officials helped the…
‘I love being a superstar, but we can’t just have one’ – Maher’s mission
This video can not be played I feel really good – Maher after ‘exciting’ Bristol Bears debut Almost an hour and a half after the final whistle at Ashton Gate and Ilona Maher was still at pitchside, still posing for pictures and greeting the hordes of fans, one by one, who had waited in the…
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions
Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring after getting caught in a Russian sanctions drama that left it disused, without power and starting to smell. Helsinki arena, also known as Helsinki…
Alleged attack on Virgin Australia flight crew being investigated by Fijian police
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January Fijian authorities are investigating allegations Virgin Australia crew were assaulted and robbed while celebrating New Year’s Eve, as a union expressed concern for their welfare. The airline has sent support staff to Fiji amid…
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
VAT is now being added to private school fees after new rules came into force on 1 January. The government plans to spend the money raised on more teachers for state schools in England. Private schools say they have already seen a drop in secondary school pupil numbers because of higher fees. Value added tax…
Antonio ‘grateful for being alive’ after car accident
Michail Antonio appeared in each of West Ham’s first 14 matches in the Premier League this season West Ham striker Michail Antonio says he is “grateful” to be alive after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident. Antonio, 34, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday, more than three weeks after undergoing surgery on a…
Gaza hospital director being held at notorious Israeli prison, say family
Hussam Abu Safiya feared injured as Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza shut down after 11 weeks under siege One of the few doctors still working in northern Gaza has been taken to an Israeli prison and his hospital shut down, his family believe. Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza’s…