Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Join Israel-Hamas Talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, both architects of President Trump’s plan to end the war, are expected to join mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas.
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Displaced Palestinians hope to return home amid ceasefire talks
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza's Deir el-Balah say they’re ready to return home once a ceasefire deal is reached.
Tunisia pardons man sentenced to death over Facebook posts
Saber Ben Chouchane, who was given the death penalty over posts insulting President Kais Saied, is released.
Jenrick accused of racism over ‘no white faces’ comments and his attack on judges labelled ‘serious mistake’ – UK politics live
Labour mayor of the West Midlands says Jenrick’s comments about Handsworth were racistAsked about the Jenrick story, Badenoch again suggests Guardian reporting is reliable.Q: Jenrick was making a distinction between white faces and brown faces. Continue reading...
Pam Bondi spars with Democratic senator over Epstein ‘client list’ and national guard deployments in tense hearing – live
Illinois senator Dick Durbin grills Trump’s attorney general on the Epstein investigation and Bondi tells him ‘national guard is on the way’ to ChicagoBefore we turn our attention to Capitol Hill, we’re also keeping an eye on Illinois today. On Monday, a federal judge did not immediately block the president’s move to deploy national guard troops, including hundreds from Texas, to Chicago.Instead, the judge set a hearing for Thursday, leaving room for the military to make their way to the windy city as soon as today. Continue reading...
Israel marks two years since 7 October Hamas attack as Gaza ceasefire talks continue – live
Israelis gather to commemorate the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack in which 1,200 people were killedDeborah Cole is Berlin correspondent for the GuardianGermany marked the two-year anniversary of the 7 October attacks with sombre commemorations across the country and official flags pulled to half mast. Continue reading...
Mayor-Elect in Critical Condition After Stabbing in Western Germany
Iris Stalzer, the incoming mayor of Herdecke, was found stabbed in her home, officials said. It was initially unclear whether it had been a targeted attack.
Far-right National Rally snubs French PM’s bid to salvage cabinet amid political turmoil – Europe live
Bardella and Le Pen decline Lecornu’s invitation for talks to solve crisisThe office of prime minister Sébastien Lecornu has released a statement saying the talks with politicians will focus on the budget and the future of New Caledonia.Lecornu held talks with politicians to see if they could agree on a new cabinet that would please both sides. They will hold more talks this afternoon and on Wednesday morning, the statement added. Continue reading...
Bryan Washington and Rabih Alameddine among National Book Award finalists
This year’s fiction contenders also include Karen Russell, Megha Majumdar and Ethan RutherfordBryan Washington, Rabih Alameddine and Karen Russell are among the finalists for this year’s National Book Awards.The three authors will compete in the fiction category alongside Megha Majumdar and Ethan Rutherford. Last year’s prize was handed to Percival Everett for James, his reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Continue reading...
Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.