Families of Gaza hostages call on UK government to 'do more'

Families of Israeli Hostages Call on Netanyahu to Reach Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

In a televised statement, family members of people held in Gaza said the death of Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, was the moment for a cease-fire and hostage deal.

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Calls for UK government to discuss siblings' return

Sara’s five siblings have been in Pakistan since the defendants travelled with them in August 2023.

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Zelensky calls on India's Modi to do more to end war with Russia

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Family of slain hostage: "We were failed by Israel's leaders"

The parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage who was killed by Hamas, are speaking out for the first time since their son's death. Elizabeth Palmer has more.

Israel hostage families attack Netanyahu over Hamas leaks

Five arrested over allegations that prime minister’s opponents say ‘ought to horrify every Israeli’

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Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator

Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scams

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Parents of American hostage killed in Gaza open up about their son, other hostages and grief

Around 100 hostages remain trapped in Gaza. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American, was among those killed in captivity since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. His parents spoke to CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer about ...

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Israel Offered Hamas Safe Passage Out of Gaza for Hostages' Freedom

The militant group rejected the offer. Truce talks continue this weekend.

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Top Hamas official says it will not return hostages in Gaza until there is a cease-fire and a "withdrawal from Gaza"

World - ABC News - October 18

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home

The families of hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza say time is of the essence to rescue their loved ones following the killing of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas, by Israeli troops in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 18

Bolivia's government accuses supporters of ex-President Evo Morales of taking 200 soldiers hostage

Bolivia's government says supporters of former President Evo Morales have taken more than 200 soldiers hostage as unrest prompted by an abuse investigation of the ex-leader continued for a third week

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UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.

UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral

Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget

The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.

Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the BBC it is an "extremely important issue" after 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder by her ex-boyfriend.

Message to Netanyahu; Sinwar’s death means you can stop the war and bring the hostages home. Do it | Jonathan Freedland

The Israeli PM can claim the ‘total victory’ he wanted in his war on Hamas. Now he must try to secure the peace. A good day for the world, said Joe Biden . The best day of my life, said Mohammed ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages

Egypt’s president says his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza would be freed

World - ABC News - October 28

Netanyahu in fresh storm over Gaza hostages after arrests linked to alleged leak

Court says arrests followed investigation into suspected breach of national security that had ‘harmed Israeli war aims’. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is at the centre of a new ...

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Arrests, hostage talks and a gag order: Gaza leak scandal sends shock waves across Israel

An Israeli court on Sunday partially lifted a gag order on a case investigating leaks of classified Gaza documents suspected to involve one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s media advisers.

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How do you cope when an abusive family member becomes terminally ill?

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Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers

Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.

Israeli Court Orders Government to Explain System for Medical Evacuations From Gaza

Three Israeli human rights groups in early June, following the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt

World - The New York Times - October 16

UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...

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UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...

World - ABC News - October 23

UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres

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UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

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Family calls for release of Menendez brothers as prosecutors review new evidence

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Family Wins Suit Against Conspiracist Who Called Manchester Bombing a Hoax

A British court found that a man who called the 2017 attack at an Ariana Grande concert a “fake terrorist incident” had harassed victims and abused media freedom.

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The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership

Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many cases

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BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’

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Egypt's president says his country has proposed a 2-day cease-fire in Gaza during which 4 hostages would be freed

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Carbon removal industry calls on U.S. government for regulation in new industry report

The nascent industry for removing carbon dioxide directly from the air is calling on the U.S. government to adopt standards and regulations to boost confidence in the business

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Report: Netanyahu orders more aid deliveries to Gaza

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Families of Israeli Hostages Call on Netanyahu to Reach Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

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Israel hostage families attack Netanyahu over Hamas leaks

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Israel Offered Hamas Safe Passage Out of Gaza for Hostages' Freedom

Top Hamas official says it will not return hostages in Gaza until there is a cease-fire and a "withdrawal from Gaza"

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home

Bolivia's government accuses supporters of ex-President Evo Morales of taking 200 soldiers hostage

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Call from Holly Newton's family to review domestic abuse law to be considered

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Key mediator Egypt proposes a 2-day Gaza cease-fire and the release of 4 hostages

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UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

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Family calls for release of Menendez brothers as prosecutors review new evidence

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