Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire plan phase one nearly done
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu states the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is almost finished, as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments on the potential truce.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu states the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is almost finished, as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments on the potential truce.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Israeli PM Netanyahu states the initial Gaza truce stage is ending, with disarmament of Hamas key for phase two. He will discuss plans with Donald Trump later this month. Read the latest developments.
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany manager Thomas Tuchel navigated a bizarre and dramatic 2026 World Cup draw in Zurich, where technical glitches and 'cringe' moments overshadowed the football. Discover the full story of the groups and the fallout.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
Germany has approved a voluntary conscription model, sending forms to young men from January 2025. This move aims to bolster its military amid rising European security concerns. Read the full analysis.
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.
Yasser Abu Shabab, commander of the Popular Forces, died from wounds after a violent clash. His death undermines Israel's efforts to build Palestinian proxies to confront Hamas in Gaza.
Around 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal called. Latest updates and advice for residents.
US authorities have reportedly arrested a suspect in the January 5 pipe bomb plot. The devices were placed outside Republican and Democratic HQs in Washington DC. Read the latest details.
Yasser Abu Shabab, a key Palestinian anti-Hamas commander, was killed in a Gaza Strip ambush. His Israel-backed group, the Popular Forces, had grown to 3,000 members. Read the latest.
King Charles III and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier united at a Windsor state banquet, pledging UK-German cooperation to strengthen Europe against Russian aggression. Read the full story.
King Charles and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged to bolster European security against Russia at a historic state banquet in Windsor. The first German state visit in 27 years also saw a £20m EV deal announced.
UEFA has selected Germany to host the 2029 Women's European Championship. The bid promises to smash attendance records. Get all the details on the decision.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
A 22-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. Two suspects are in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
Spain's women's football team reaffirmed their world dominance, beating Germany 3-0 to retain the Nations League title in front of a record Madrid crowd. Read the full match report.
The US Men's National Team announces a formidable pre-World Cup schedule, facing European giants Portugal, Belgium, and Germany in 2025. Discover the full fixture list and strategic implications.
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport over a non-recent allegation of attempted rape. He has been bailed until February 2026. Read the latest details.
Hong Kong police arrest 13 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, with 151 dead and 40 missing. Substandard materials and failed alarms cited in city's worst blaze since 1948.
Polish PM Donald Tusk meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, with Ukraine support topping the agenda. But beneath the surface, historical grievances and political friction threaten the crucial EU partnership. Read the full analysis.
Real bodycam footage from the Met Police shows an officer's terrifying encounter in a dark basement, leading to the arrest of a convicted drug dealer. Watch the viral video.
Palestinian health ministry reports death toll surpasses 70,000 in Gaza conflict. Two children killed in recent strikes as ceasefire violations continue. Read the latest developments.
A Yorkshire businessman faced arrest and potential jail time after posting a photo of himself legally holding a firearm in Florida. Discover how UK police handled this controversial case.
Franklin Francis, 56, described as a 'loving and kind' man, has died after a violent altercation in Forest Gate. Two men arrested. Police reassure community.
French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu presents convincing evidence that Israeli forces supported looters attacking Gaza aid convoys, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.