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Israeli leaders approve military push into Rafah hours after Hamas agrees to ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the ceasefire proposal was ‘far from Israel’s essential demands’.
Sunak ‘determined to fight’ on as he insists election not a foregone conclusion
The Prime Minister resisted calls from Tory rebels to change his political course after defeats in the local polls.
Hamas accepts Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal
The two Middle Eastern nations have been mediating months of talks between Israel and Hamas.
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after row with senior Western officials
The Kremlin denounced ‘provocative statements’.
Israeli offensive in Rafah would be ‘catastrophic’, David Lammy warns
Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave parts of Rafah in advance of a long-expected attack on the city.
Ulez warning ahead of M25 closure
Motorists who ignore diversion signs in an attempt to find quicker alternative routes on minor roads could be liable for the £12.50 daily Ulez fee.
First migrant sent to Rwanda with £3k ‘nowhere to be found’ in the African nation
The news has been met with derision on social media.
Single-sex toilets to be required in new restaurants and offices
Kemi Badenoch said the move will tackle concerns about ‘privacy and dignity’ in gender-neutral facilities.
Israeli army tells Palestinians to temporarily evacuate parts of Rafah
People have been told to go to Muwasi, an area near the coast.