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From BBC News. The Gaza ceasefire will begin at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday morning, it has been confirmed. It comes after Israel’s government formally approved the deal late on Friday, clearing the way for the first hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged. Meanwhile on Saturday, the Israeli military says it intercepted…
From BBC News. The inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States will take place on Monday. He said he is planning 100 executive orders in his first few days in office. In this episode of Path to the Presidency, the BBC’s Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry are joined by Courtney Subramanian…
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From BBC News. Levels of the most significant planet-warming gas in our atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year, scientists have said. Concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) are now more than 50% higher than before humans started burning large amounts of fossil fuels. Last year, fossil fuel emissions were at record highs,…
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From BBC News. President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address on 20 January will take place indoors due to dangerously cold weather being forecast next week in Washington, he has confirmed. The address, as well as other speeches, will now take place inside the US Capitol’s rotunda, rather than outside the building. The inaugural parade will also…
From BBC News. Today, Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Alex Forsyth and Faisal Islam discuss how much we should read into some positive news for the UK economy this week, the UK government’s plan for new inquiries into grooming gangs, and why politicians are talking about Brexit again. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and…
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From BBC News. A "once-in-a-century" find has been unearthed in Pompeii after lying hidden for more than 2,000 years. Archaeologists discovered a private bathhouse – potentially the largest ever found there – complete with hot, warm and cold rooms, exquisite artwork, and even a huge plunge pool. The skeletons of a woman and a man…
From BBC News. A TikTok ban in the US is set to go ahead on Sunday after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal, ruling that the law passed by Congress asking the app’s Chinese owner to sell its stake did not violate free speech rights. The legal drama stems from the US government’s national security…
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From BBC News. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison over a corruption case, in the latest of a series of charges laid against him. It is the longest valid jail sentence the cricket star-turned-politician, who has been detained since August 2023, has received. He has faced charges…
From BBC News. Three lawyers who acted for late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been sentenced on charges of taking part in an "extremist organisation". Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser were arrested in October 2023 as Russian authorities intensified pressure on the jailed Kremlin critic, who died suddenly in February in an…
From BBC News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed a Gaza ceasefire deal has been agreed with Hamas, after overcoming last-minute disputes. Mr Netanyahu’s security cabinet is meeting now to vote on the deal, and then the government will have to approve it. He said if all finalised, the first hostages "are expected to…
From BBC News. Israeli air strikes are continuing in Gaza ahead of the ceasefire agreement and hostage deal with Hamas, which comes into effect on Sunday, subject to the Israeli cabinet’s approval. The strikes killed 73 people overnight following the announcement of the deal, Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defence agency reported. Victims include 12 people living…
From BBC News. UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced five government-backed local inquiries and a new national-level "rapid audit" of grooming gangs. The government faced calls for a full national inquiry after interventions by tech billionaire Elon Musk. Adam is joined by Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent, and social affairs editor Alison Holt. And…
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From BBC News. South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has refused to take part in a second day of questioning in a criminal trial into his attempt to impose martial law. He was arrested on January 15 on charges of insurrection for a failed martial law order on 3 December that plunged the country into…
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From BBC News. Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. Qatari Prime Minister Al Thani said the agreement would come into effect on 19 January, as long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet. Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about…
From BBC News. The survivors of an Egyptian dive boat sinking have told the BBC about the moment the ship went down. Thirty-five people were rescued from the wreck of the Sea Story, an Egyptian dive vessel that sank in the Red Sea on 25 November last year. Four bodies were recovered and seven people…
From BBC News. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has said the cabinet will delay a planned meeting to discuss approving the Gaza ceasefire deal, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute concessions. Meanwhile, the health ministry in Gaza has said dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes ahead of a ceasefire deal between…
From BBC News. Popular Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has undergone surgery and is out of danger after he was stabbed by an intruder in his home overnight, his team has said. The attack took place early on Thursday morning in an upscale neighbourhood in the Indian city of Mumbai, where Khan lives with his…
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From BBC News. Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of the dangers of an oligarchy gaining power as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end. "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our entire democracy, our basic…
From BBC News. Palestinians in Gaza have been celebrating the news of a ceasefire and hostage release deal reached between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire which is intended to mark the end of 15 months of war is due to begin on 19th January. The US President Joe Biden confirmed agreement had been reached for…
From BBC News. Today, we look at the news that a deal has been reached to stop the fighting in Gaza and for the release of Israeli hostages. The ceasefire is set to begin on Sunday and will last six weeks. Adam and Chris are joined by James Landale, BBC diplomatic correspondent and Sarah Smith,…
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From BBC News. Israel and Hamas have agreed a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal following 15 months of war. The agreement would come into effect on Sunday so long as it was approved by the Israeli cabinet, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said. US President Joe Biden said it…
From BBC News. Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal to end 15 months of war in Gaza, sources have told the BBC. The deal follows months of talks, with Qatar one of the key mediators. Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 back to Gaza…
From BBC News. President Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with Poland’s PM Donald Tusk after infrastructure in Ukraine was hit in what local officials are describing as “a massive Russian attack.” Ukraine says Russia targeted gas infrastructures and other major energy facilities near Lviv. During the conference, Tusk said “all of Europe is committed to…
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From BBC News. Winds that have fanned wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles are again expected to kick up in the early hours of Wednesday – after a 25th death from the huge, week-long outbreak was confirmed. Forecasters have again identified an area of "extreme fire danger", emphasising the risk level in a…
From BBC News. Talks have resumed in Qatar amid hopes that a ceasefire in Gaza is within reach. All sides have indicated that an agreement is closer than ever, with both Israel and Hamas openly expressing that a deal can be reached. It is hoped that a ceasefire deal will mean an agreement to stop…
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From BBC News. As Los Angeles faces its most destructive wildfires in history, tens of thousands of buildings have been destroyed, and hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes. The largest blaze, in the Pacific Palisades area, has burned more than 23,000 acres, making it the city’s worst fire on record. To…
From BBC News. South Korean authorities have arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces charges of insurrection following an unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law. Yoon is now at the Corruption Investigation Office. He said he agreed to the interrogation "even though it is an illegal investigation, in order to prevent any unsavoury bloodshed". Authorities…
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From BBC News. Today, the Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. The Labour MP last week referred herself to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s standards adviser Sir Laurie Magnus – but insisted she has done nothing wrong. She said in a letter today that whilst Sir Laurie…
From BBC News. Former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defence secretary, has been questioned by a Senate committee. He’s been challenged over previous comments made about women in the military; elsewhere he vows to restore a "warrior ethos" to the Pentagon. Pete Hegseth also dismissed questions over reports…
From BBC News. South Korean investigators are trying once more to arrest impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol following a failed attempt earlier this month. They had tried to arrest Yoon on 3 January but had to turn back after being locked in an hours-long stand-off with members of the Presidential Security Service (PSS). The arrest…
From BBC News. Some of the 25 people who survived a dive-boat capsizing in the Red Sea have described what happened and why the incident has raised safety questions. Two britons are believed to be among the 11 people who died or have been missing since the incident. As well as describing the terror of…
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From BBC News. The Princess of Wales has revealed she is in remission from cancer after making an emotional return to the hospital where she received treatment. In a message posted on social media, Catherine spoke of her "relief" and said she remained "focused on recovery". "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will…
From BBC News. Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are facing a crucial day, as forecasters warn that particularly dangerous winds in north-west LA could spread blazes. A red flag weather warning for wind gusts of up to 70mph has begun, while elsewhere LA residents have been told to stay indoors to avoid dust and…
From BBC News. The wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war explains how Russia attempted to recruit her for sabotage. The 42-year-old had been waiting for news of her husband Dima, an army medic captured by Russia, for more than two years when she suddenly received a phone call. The voice at the end of…
From BBC News. South Korea’s Constitutional Court has held its first hearing to decide if suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office after his shock martial law attempt last month. The hearing ended within four minutes because of Yoon’s absence – his lawyers had earlier said he would not attend for his…
From BBC News. Negotiations are resuming in Qatar to finalise a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and for the release of hostages, with signs that Israel and Hamas are on the brink of an agreement. A Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC that, for the first time in the war,…
From BBC News. President Joe Biden has said a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages is "on the brink" of coming to fruition and his administration is working urgently to achieve it. Palestinian officials have confirmed that the terms of a deal are being finalised, while the Israelis said talks…
From BBC News. The terms of a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are being finalised, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC. It comes as US President Joe Biden said a deal was "on the brink" of coming to fruition, and…
From BBC News. Today, we look at the announcement of a new AI Action Plan and the UK government’s hope that it will make the UK a world leader in AI. In a speech, the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer laid out the government’s plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth…
From BBC News. Three wildfires are still burning in the LA area – the largest, the Palisades Fire, is just 14% contained. LA City mayor Karen Bass said "urgent preparations" are being made, with close to hurricane-force winds forecast which could spark new fires across the region. US President Joe Biden said he is "deeply…
From BBC News. Three wildfires are still burning in the Los Angeles area and the largest, the Palisades Fire, is just 14% contained. LA City mayor Karen Bass said "urgent preparations" are being made after the National Weather Service forecasted close to hurricane force winds this week. Some 24 people have been killed by the…
From BBC News. In recent weeks, US President-elect Donald Trump has shown renewed interest in taking control of Greenland, a largely autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic and the world’s largest island. When asked if he would rule out using military or economic force in order to take over the island, as well as…
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From BBC News. One of the world’s largest religious festivals kicks off today in India, the Maha Kumbh Mela – which happens every 12 years. Over the next 45 days, officials are expecting 400 million Hindus to make their way to where the three rivers, the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet. By bathing…
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From BBC News. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a "vast potential" for rejuvenating UK public services, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. In a speech setting out the government’s plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, the prime minister said the government had a responsibility to make…