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Israel-Hamas war

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Fifty hostages in Gaza to be freed as Israel and Hamas reach deal

Landmark deal will see the return of dozens of women and children kidnapped by Hamas

Protesters in Tel Aviv calling for the Israeli government to do more to free hostages

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Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump arrives at the South Texas International Airport, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Edinburg, Texas

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Trump Georgia co-defendant avoids jail over harassing tweets

Fulton County prosector Fani Willis made a rare appearance in court as one of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants avoids being sent back to jail

<p>One million gallons of crude oil have leaked into Gulf of Mexico</p>

One million gallons of crude oil leak into Gulf of Mexico

<p>Changpeng Zhao is stepping down as Binance CEO </p>

World’s largest crypto exchange pays $4.3bn to settle federal cases

<p>One dead and multiple missing after Alaska landslide slams into homes</p>

One dead and multiple missing after Alaska landslide slams into homes

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This CIA turncoat is about to walk free. Will he defect to Russia?

Harold James “Jim” Nicholson, a 16-year veteran of the CIA, was sentenced to more than 23 years in prison in 1997 for espionage – but he kept up the treason from behind bars, enlisting his adult son to liaise with the Russians on the outside. Nicholson was convicted for a second time, but he’s walking free this month. Sheila Flynn asks: What will the double agent do next?

<p>Police attempt to arrest Jermelle English, Jr, during a 20 July encounter in Kenosha, Wisconsin</p>

Jay-Z is helping family targeted in violent mistaken Applebee’s arrest

<p>World Leaders pose for a group photo at an evening reception to mark the opening day of Cop26 in 2021. This year’s Cop is being held in Dubai over the first two weeks of December</p>

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Cop28 kicks off in Dubai next week: Who’s going and who’s not?

Matt Rife responds to backlash over ‘sexist’ domestic violence joke

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Can Lachlan Murdoch rein in scandal-hit Fox as 2024 election looms?

<p>Rupert Murdoch formally passed control of the family empire to his eldest son Lachlan </p>

<p>President John F Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in an open car motorcade shortly before the president was assassinated in Dallas, Texas</p>

Sixty years on from JFK assassination, what remains a mystery?

<p>Davido and Karen Koep have been missing since 13 November. </p>

A couple went missing from their home. It’s now a murder investigation

<p>When Biden turned 80 last November he became the first octogenarian to ever serve as US president</p>

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Soup, salad and Peloton: How they keep Biden on his feet at 81

Mystery

Who is Banksy? The theories and possible true identity of the artist

<p>Kaitlyn Coones, Jonathan Jones </p>

A teen feared abducted by a man, 33, now accused of killing his mother

<p>Shakira and her lawyer Pau Molins arrive at court, where the judge announced a deal with prosecutors had been agreed</p>

Inside Shakira’s six-year tax battle with Spanish prosecutors

<p>Farah Abuolba, Noha Abuolba, Saja Abuolba and Karam Abuolba. </p>

In-DepthIsrael-Hamas war

A Pennsylvania family waited weeks to be evacuated from Gaza. Then they were bombed

<p>Someone peeling an orange</p>

What is the orange peel theory – and can it prove true love?

<p>@kaiagerber on Instagram </p>

Gen-Z implores millennials to ditch leggings for flared yoga pants

<p>One of Banksy’s most famous outworks, ‘Sweeping It Under The Carpet’, was commissioned by The Independent in 2006</p>

Banksy ‘reveals name’ in unearthed BBC Radio 4 interview from 2003

<p>Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese</p>

Ridley Scott says he’s much more prolific than Martin Scorsese

Culture

<p>Nigel Farage on I’m a Celeb </p>

LiveNews

I’m a Celeb 2023: Nella Rose gets electrocuted in grisly trial – live

Jamie Lynn Spears begs to go home amid fears she will quit I’m a Celeb

<p>Hollywood maestro: Bradley Cooper (plus his prosthetic nose) conducts an orchestra as Leonard Bernstein in his new film, ‘Maestro'</p>

Bradley Cooper breaks silence on Maestro nose controversy

Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courtney Cox) in the classic Friends episode 'The One With All the Thanksgivings'

Five classic Thanksgiving TV specials from The Simpsons to Friends

Travel

<p>A 28-year-old man is believed to have gone overboard a cruise ship in New Orleans on Monday </p>

Mother of man missing from cruise ship slams Carnival response

<p>Welcome sign? Gatwick airport station’s new arrivals area</p>

The first look inside Gatwick’s new £250m rail station

<p>Maiden journey: Passengers emerging from the first train to use the new facilities at Gatwick airport </p>

Five things you’ll find at Gatwick airport’s new £250m train station

<p>No-go zone: London Euston station on the day of an Aslef train drivers’ strike in September 2023 </p>

December train strikes: Everything you need to know

Tech

<p>IVO claims its Quantum Drive is the world’s first pure electric propulsion technology tested and validated to Low Earth Orbit environments</p>

SpaceX launches “limitless” ‘zero fuel’ engine into space

The ICO said some websites do not give users fair choices over whether or not they are tracked for personalised advertising (PA)

Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

<p>Microsoft’s market cap has risen by $1 trillion since the start of 2023 </p>

Microsoft stock hits all-time high amid OpenAI chaos

<p>Elon Musk has been accused of amplifying the ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory</p>

Elon Musk amplifies Pizzagate conspiracy theory

Lifestyle

<p>Meredith Barnyak pictured with husband Jeremy, daughter Poppy and son Graham.</p>

People defend mother breastfeeding her child on Disney ride

<p>Cara Delevinge opens up about Taylor and Travis’s relationship</p>

Cara Delevingne opens up about Taylor and Travis’s relationship

Olivia Rodrigo reveals why she has a fake Instagram account

<p>First Love is Blind couple announces pregnancy</p>

First Love is Blind baby is announced

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