Families describe a “fragile situation”, with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.
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Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan
Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.
Nasa research equipment accidentally lands on Texas farm
The space probe had launched from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in New Mexico before it was blown off course.
Watch: Emotional day in court as Diddy sentenced
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik was inside the courtroom as the convicted hip-hop mogul addressed his family and the judge.
Conservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of Canterbury
The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe “the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy”.
Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant – but there are key omissions
There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through around how a ceasefire could be implemented.
Trump’s Grim Reaper – from Project 2025 to shutdown enforcer
The Office of Management and Budget boss may not be a household name, but he’s a key figure in Washington’s shutdown.
Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister
Takaichi is a long-time admirer of Margaret Thatcher, but many female voters do not see her as an advocate for progress.
‘Machines don’t see gender’: India’s first female train driver on blazing the trail
Surekha Yadav became a train driver at a time when it was uncommon for Indian women to take up the profession.
Money paid but no ship: The around-the-world cruise that is yet to set sail
The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.