‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan
The US president says the ceasefire will hold and the second phase of negotiations for a lasting peace are under way.
Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees freed as Trump hails ‘historic dawn’ in Middle East
A major hostage and prisoner exchange marks a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza.
Madagascar president hiding in ‘safe place’ as he warns of coup attempt
Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet but his whereabouts are unknown.
‘You’re my life, my hero’: Hostages reunite with families after two years
Families say it ends “two years of hell” and a journey of “healing and rehabilitation” will now begin.
Palestinians celebrate return of detainees freed by Israel
Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel.
Clashes erupt between Hamas forces and armed clan members in Gaza City
At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.
‘In an instant, they were gone’ – small town mourns after Tennessee explosives factory blast
Authorities say the 16 people missing after the explosives factory incident are all presumed dead.
China accuses US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce “countermeasures” if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way
An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.
Afghan Taliban says Pakistani troops killed in ‘retaliatory’ border attacks
The attacks came days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.