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How the Tate brothers won US backing for their release
‘Manosphere’ links with Trump’s circle preceded push for Romania to lift travel banFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
White House confirms direct talks with Hamas, says envoy has authority to 'talk to anyone'
The Trump administration is holding direct talks with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, with the White House saying the president’s envoys have authority to “talk to anyone.” The office ...The Hill - 1d -
Putin hopeful after US talks on Ukraine ceasefire
Russian president says the first round held in Saudi Arabia lays the ‘groundwork for future co-operation’Financial Times - Feb. 27 -
What is at stake in the US-UK trade talks?
President Trump has raised the prospect of a deal that could help Britain avoid tariffsFinancial Times - 6d -
Is King Charles the key to keeping Ukraine and US talking?
King Charles has been a key part of efforts to maintain relationships with Trump and Zelensky.BBC News - 3d -
US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia U.S. and Ukrainian ...The Hill - 26m -
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IDF says 1 of 4 bodies returned to Israel from Hamas does not belong to a hostage
The IDF said the bodies of Shiri Bibas' two children were identified, but the mother was not.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Netanyahu vows to make Hamas pay for not returning body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas
Hamas on Thursday handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to be Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, as well as Oded Lifshitz. But overnight, Israel's defense ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Trump threatened 'all hell' if Hamas didn't free all its hostages. What happened?
He hasn't repeated his ultimatum ahead of Saturday's planned release.ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Shiri Bibas remains identified as Israel and Hamas prepare for another hostage-prisoner swap
Gaza ceasefire deal still on track amid uproar over fate of two Israeli boys and initial false return of their mother’s body. The body of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas has been identified, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Hamas to free 6 more Israeli hostages from Gaza Strip in latest step of ceasefire
Hamas is set to free six more Israeli hostages from the Gaza StripABC News - Feb. 22 -
Middle East latest: Hamas will return bodies of 4 dead Israeli hostages in exchange for prisoners
Hamas says it will return the bodies of four Israeli hostages early Thursday in exchange for Israel releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisonersABC News - Feb. 26 -
Hamas hands over bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in final first-phase swap
Israel begins release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners in accordance with ceasefire agreementFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Israel frees Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over four hostages' bodies
It was the last exchange of the Gaza ceasefire deal's first phase, leaving questions over what happens next.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Hamas brushes off Trump's threat, will only free hostages in return for lasting truce
The Hamas militant group has brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza ...ABC News - 12h -
Ontario halts US alcohol sales as Trump tariffs take hold
Liquor bottles are flying off the shelves in Canada, but not because they are being sold. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says it is pulling American-made spirits in response to the U.S. and ...The Hill - 2d -
Israeli hostage only discovered fiancee had survived 7 October after his release
Eliya Cohen spent more than 500 days in captivity fearing Ziv Abud had died in Hamas attacks in 2023. An Israeli hostage only discovered his fiancee had survived the 7 October attacks after his ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Israel indefinitely delays release of 620 Palestinian prisoners after Israeli hostages freed
Statement by Netanyahu’s office demands assurance of ‘release of next hostages … without humiliating ceremonies’. Israel says the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners will be delayed “until ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
‘He looks half the man he was’: brother of Israeli hostage on seeing him pleading for release
Sighting of Evyatar David in Hamas video brought joy to his brother Ilay but his appearance indicated his suffering. When Hamas brought two captive Israelis to watch Saturday’s release of six of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump, Zelenskyy hold high-stakes summit amid tensions over peace talks with Putin
The two leaders are set to sign a deal giving U.S. access to Ukraine's minerals.ABC News - 6d -
Europe Ukraine latest: EU leaders hold emergency talks on increasing military spending for Ukraine
European Union leaders are holding emergency talks on ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled that Europe must take care of its own security and also ...ABC News - 7h -
As Truce Talks Stall, Fears Mount for Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 500 Days
“I was in Gaza. I survived. Keith survived. Others will not,” said Aviva Siegel, who with her husband was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. She urged the Israeli government to secure the release of ...The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Dining across the divide: ‘I’m not saying Israel is without its flaws, but if we’re talking about the current conflict, you need to talk about Hamas’
They have different views on Israel, Zionism and antisemitism – could they find common ground?. Marco, 34, London . Occupation Public servant Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Hamas says Israel evading ceasefire obligations as Netanyahu delays release of 600 Palestinians
The families of some 600 prisoners remain in limbo after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that he would delay their release, a decision that violated the exchange terms ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work
Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Mexico releases 29 high-level organized crime operatives into US custody
Prisoners, including Rafael Caro Quintero, extradited as Mexico faces pressure to show it’s tackling fentanyl trafficking. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump envoy Witkoff may travel to Middle East Sunday for Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy for the Middle East, may travel to the region on Sunday if indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on a second phase of a ceasefire deal show progress ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Hamas and Israel say they're ready for more talks as ceasefire's first phase ends
Hamas said Thursday it was ready to begin talks on the second phase of a ceasefire after prisoners were exchanged for the bodies of four Israeli hostages.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Trump issues "last warning" for Hamas after White House confirms direct talks with group
President Trump has issued what he's calling a last warning for Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, warning in a social media post that if the group doesn't comply, no Hamas ...CBS News - 9h -
Reaction from Israel to Trump's "last warning" for Hamas, direct U.S. talks with group
President Trump is warning Hamas that he'll send Israel "everything it needs to finish the job" if all remaining hostages held in Gaza aren't released. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined ...CBS News - 6h -
The US lines up Latin American cooperation for migrant deportations
Venezuelan migrants handed over to Mexico like it’s a U.S. immigration detention facilityABC News - Feb. 26 -
Americans delay home improvements in latest blow to US housing market
High interest rates and uncertainty over immigration policy discourage homeowners from selling or renovating propertiesFinancial Times - 4d -
US charges 12 Chinese nationals with hacking American agencies for Beijing
Justice department said suspects were involved in extensive ‘hacker-for-hire ecosystem’Financial Times - 1d -
Poll and analysis: Americans most want to hear Trump talk about lowering prices
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say they'll watch President Trump's joint address to Congress.CBS News - 1d -
Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past yearsABC News - Feb. 27 -
US and UK in talks on trade deal that could spare Britain from tariffs
Donald Trump says America is looking to forge pact as ‘quickly as it can be done’Financial Times - 6d -
Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says it has suggested restoring direct air links between Russia and the United States during the latest round of consultations with WashingtonABC News - 6d -
How US-Ukraine talks collapsed in 10 fiery minutes
There were major flashpoints throughout their meeting - here are four of the most animated.BBC News - 5d -
China retaliates against US tariffs - but it also wants to talk
China's latest retaliatory measures against the latest US tariffs are an opening swing, not a direct punch.BBC News - 2d
