World News
- Israel says it will start talks to free all hostages as cabinet approves Gaza City assaultEarlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.
- UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media into GazaGovernments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.
- Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeksUkrainian officials say the attacks included drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles.
- If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.
- Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
- Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international tripThe visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.