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13 Israeli hostages, 4 foreigners released from captivity in the Gaza Strip: Israeli military

Hamas delayed the release by several hours, accusing Israel of violating the terms of a truce deal. The last-minute delay created a tense standoff but ultimately went through after international mediation efforts.

Chicago Sun-Times

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say patrol hit by Israeli fire

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon condemns attack as ‘deeply troubling’, no troops were injured.

Al Jazeera

Palestinians stock up on essentials amid surge in Gaza food prices

October saw ‘unprecedented’ spike in cost of water, wheat flour as Palestinians flock to markets on second day of truce.

Al Jazeera

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Thousands March Across Globe To Denounce Violence Against Women

Thousands of people took to the streets across the world on Saturday to condemn violence against women on the international day highlighting the crime.

International Business Times

‘Nuclear tinderbox’: Kim’s threats put North Korea on wrong side of history

As a distracted world looks elsewhere, US and China have a common interest in halting Asia’s accelerating nuclear arms race

The Guardian - UK

Hamas hands over hostages after deal delayed in aid row

Hamas released the hostages after high-level diplomacy defused a row over aid that threatened to derail the deal

Evening Standard

COP28 President 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Success Of Key Climate Conference

The UAE's Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the forthcoming UN climate conference in Dubai, is "cautiously optimistic" that the pivotal talks will be successful, he told AFP in an interview on Saturday.

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‘Scarred for life’: the families still seeking dead amid Gaza rubble

Thousands of Palestinians remain buried under crumbling concrete and twisted metal. Recovering them is proving impossible – even with the truce

The Guardian - UK

Gaza ceasefire enters second day with more hostages to be freed and aid supplied

HAMAS is expected to swap more of its hostages for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a ceasefire that has allowed critical humanitarian…

The National (Scotland)

Sixty-one trucks deliver aid to northern Gaza, says UN – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

WHO concerned about al-Shifa chief detained by Israel, remaining patients

Israel says hospital director is being questioned; WHO voices fears over safety of dozens who still in the facility.

Al Jazeera

Gaza cease-fire enters second day with more hostages to be exchanged and critical supplies delivered

Hamas is expected to swap more of its hostages for prisoners held by Israel on the second day of a cease-fire

The Independent UK

What links UN peacekeepers and the Virgin Mary? The Saturday Quiz

From Daisy Pulls It Off to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Hamas Fighters Free First Wave Of Hostages In Gaza Truce

Masked Hamas gunmen freed a first wave of hostages Friday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, sparking rare scenes of celebration in a seven-week war that has killed thousands of people.

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Hamas, Israel conduct hostage-for-prisoner swap on first day of temporary truce

Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides.

The Guardian - UK

‘I won’t believe it until I see it’: Palestinians gather to greet freed prisoners

Families await possible reunion with detained women and children as Israel reportedly releases 39 in ceasefire deal

The Independent UK

Israeli safety depends on long-term Palestinian ‘security’, warns Cameron

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron has been meeting Israeli and Palestinian leaders during a trip to the Middle East.

International Business Times

Somalia Joins East Africa Trade Bloc In 'Milestone'

Conflict-weary Somalia on Friday became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) in a move hailed as a milestone for the troubled Horn of Africa country.

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The Guardian - UK

World stands on frontline of disaster at Cop28, says UN climate chief

Exclusive: Simon Stiell says leaders must ‘stop dawdling’ and act before crucial summit in Dubai

The Independent UK

UN chief gives interview from melting Antarctica on eve of global climate summit

On the eve of international climate talks, U_N_ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited globally-important Antarctica, where ice that’s been frozen for millions of years is melting due to human-caused climate change, sending the message that “we absolutely need to act immediately.”

The Conversation

Climate crisis: what to consider if you're questioning whether to have children

The warnings about the disastrous impact we are having on our planet are becoming more dire. The UN Environment Programme’s most recent emissions gap report, which tracks our progress in limiting global warming, revealed that the world is on course for a “hellish” 3°C of global heating before the end…

Chicago Sun-Times

Hamas frees 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire swap

The freed hostages included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar.

The Guardian - UK

Argentinian firebrand Javier Milei is right about one thing: British sovereignty of the Falklands must end

The Conservatives’ stubborn stance on the islands’ future is merely a refusal to let go of our last spark of military glory, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Al Jazeera

UN agencies hope truce will allow aid into northern Gaza

While welcoming pause in hostilities and entry of supplies, UN health agency chief says ‘much more is needed’.

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