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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.

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Firms advised to put plans on paper in case of cyber-attack
Prepare to switch to off-line systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

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Tens of thousands of homes fitted with botched eco insulation need fixing, watchdog says
Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

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Chris Mason: SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics
The SNP are not only hopeful of victory at next year's Scottish election, but are even talking of an outright majority.

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Authorities identify 16 killed in Tennessee explosives factory blast
A shaken sheriff said that a teacher, a neighbour and one of his best friends were among the victims who died in the blast.

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Powell made no decisions about evidence in China spy case, minister says
The government's national security adviser is facing pressure over whether he played a role in the trial's collapse.

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'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.

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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.

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'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.

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Who are the released hostages?
The Israeli military says 20 living hostages have been released by Hamas and have returned to Israel.

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Prostate cancer screening urgently needed, says Rishi Sunak
The former prime minister tells the BBC it is time to introduce targeted screening of some younger men.

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Nato chief jokes about 'limping' Russian submarine
Moscow denies one of its vessels had to surface in the English Channel because of technical issues.

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Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award
Oslo calls the decision "regrettable", stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.

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Would-be drivers to be encouraged to donate blood
Driving licence applicants will get an email prompt encouraging them to become regular donors amid low NHS blood stocks.

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Private numbers of Australia PM and Donald Trump Jr publicly listed on website
It is unclear how the website - which uses AI to scrape the internet - obtained the private contact details.

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Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR?
Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.

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The Papers: 'Two years of torment over' and Trump declares 'historic dawn'
Every paper on Tuesday leads with the release of Israeli hostages, and the next phase of the ceasefire.

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The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.

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'He just kept growing': Life with a 13-stone Arctic dog
Amy Sharp's Alaskan Malamute Mal is more than twice the average size of a dog of his breed.

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US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

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Learning to sign changed my life after a brain injury
Two participants from Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks share how BSL has transformed their lives.

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Eurovision organisers postpone vote on Israel's inclusion in contest next year
The European Broadcasting Union had previously announced it would hold a vote on Israel's participation in November.

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Undercover officer played role in Stephen Lawrence inquiry clashes
There may be evidence of racism in how a police team targeted black justice campaigners, an inquiry hears.

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Watch: SpaceX successfully completes 11th Starship test flight
The rocket launched from Starbase, Texas and flew for more than an hour before splash landing into the Indian Ocean.

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Alleged stalker asked 'but what if I am Madeleine?'
Julia Wandelt denies stalking Kate and Gerry McCann between June 2022 and February this year.

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England defender Millie Bright retires from international football
England defender Millie Bright announces her retirement from international football, saying "it's a feeling and I'm at peace with it".

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Watch: Uncertainty looms as World Bank meets in Washington
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at what to expect from the gathering of top bankers and finance ministers.

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Watch on iPlayer: The Big Cases - Murdered by his Grandparents
The tragic case of two-year-old Ethan who was abused and killed by his grandparents.

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Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released
Trump and regional leaders sign document to cement Gaza ceasefire deal.

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'Heart-in-mouth' Belgium loss leaves Wales facing play-off challenge
Head coach Craig Bellamy is proud of Wales' efforts to try to find a vital win despite falling short in the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat by Belgium.

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England's striking dilemma - how would you rank Tuchel's options?
Marcus Rashford? Ollie Watkins? Ivan Toney? Who's the best England striker after Harry Kane?

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Greaves stuns Littler a day after Grand Prix win
Beau Greaves emerges victorious from a 6-5 thriller against Luke Littler as she becomes the first woman to reach the final of the World Youth Championship.

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How Bright left her mark on historic Lionesses
Millie Bright's international retirement is a reflection of a changing of the guard in Sarina Wiegman's team - but her impact on England's success is unquestionable.

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NI down but not out after 'sore' Germany defeat
Northern Ireland's young squad were down but not out, as Michael O'Neill describes the 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Germany as "sore".

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Tuchel warns Rashford not to end career disappointed
England boss Thomas Tuchel says there are "no limits" to Marcus Rashford's potential, but warns the Barcelona forward not to end his career thinking "what could have been".

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Highlights: De Bruyne stars as Belgium dent Wales' World Cup hopes
Watch the best of the action as Wales lose 4-2 to Belgium in World Cup qualifying in Cardiff.

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