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What we know about Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal
Israel will have 60 days to withdraw from Lebanon while Hezbollah must move north of the Litani river.
Missing hiker found alive after more than five weeks in wilderness
Experienced hiker Sam Benastick was reported missing 19 October in a rugged, remote part of Canada
Israel to appeal against ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
Israel’s prime minister and former defence minister strongly deny allegations of war crimes in Gaza.
Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat
Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.
Uniqlo does not use Xinjiang cotton, boss says
It is the first time the CEO of the chain’s owner, Fast Retailing, has directly addressed the issue.
Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.
Israelis survey damage and mull return to north as ceasefire begins
The deal has triggered discussions of what it would take for people displaced by Hezbollah attacks to return.
Displaced Lebanese head for homes as fragile truce appears to hold
Thousands are returning south as the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect despite warnings it is not yet safe.
Jeremy Bowen: The Lebanon ceasefire is a respite, not a solution for the Middle East
What the latest developments mean for Iran’s position – and for the prospect of peace in Gaza