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.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confronts war crime allegations and a damning report on mishandled intelligence. Explore the deepening crisis at the Pentagon.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends controversial military strikes on suspected drug boats, insisting President Trump has the power to act 'as he sees fit'. Read the full story on the growing legal and political backlash.
Qatar and Egypt, key Gaza ceasefire guarantors, urge Israeli troop withdrawal and an international force deployment as the fragile peace plan reaches a critical juncture. Read the latest developments.
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
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.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
Russia launched a wave of overnight attacks across Ukraine, targeting energy and civilian sites, while diplomatic efforts continue in Miami. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
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.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
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.
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.
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will open imminently, allowing Gazans to cross into Egypt under a EU-supervised mechanism. Read the latest updates.
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
President Donald Trump has declared any nation producing illegal drugs for the US faces military attack, with land strikes in Venezuela imminent. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the action 'cynical'.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vows to defend the nation as the US considers escalating military action. Tensions soar over US strikes and a major Caribbean deployment. Read the latest.
The White House confirms 'many options' are being considered, including land attacks on Venezuelan drug gangs, amid high tensions and a major US military deployment in the Caribbean. Read the latest.
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
As Gaza ceasefire falters, Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon and Syria. New report details mounting casualties, displacement, and allegations of war crimes across the region. Read the full analysis.
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.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labels reports of illegal 'kill everybody' orders in Caribbean strikes as fake news. Investigation reveals internal military concerns over legality.
French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu presents convincing evidence that Israeli forces supported looters attacking Gaza aid convoys, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
CrossCountry rail strikes set for four Saturdays in December 2025. Plan your Christmas travel with our full guide to dates, affected routes, and passenger compensation.