One of the two hostages was Yair Yaakov, who was killed in the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu says.
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New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.
‘I made the sign of victory for Siwar’: Mother’s relief as malnourished Gaza baby evacuated to Jordan
The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family
US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq over security threats
Talks between the US and Iran appear to have reached an impasse, increasing tensions in the Middle East.
Ukraine collects 1,212 bodies in latest swap with Russia
Russia receives 27 soldiers’ bodies as the warring sides continue their large-scale prisoner swap deal.
Boy whose father and nine siblings were killed in Israeli strike goes to Italy for treatment
Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.
French antiques fraudsters found guilty of Versailles chair scam
Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues are given suspended sentences for selling fake 18th Century chairs.
Syria government says women must wear burkinis at public beaches
The rules are aimed at “enhancing public safety standards and preserving public decency”, state media reports.
Brian Wilson, co-creator of iconic 1960s band The Beach Boys, dies aged 82
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” his family said in a statement.
Harvey Weinstein guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial
The jury found him not guilty of an additional sexual assault charge, and have yet to return a verdict on a charge of rape.