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Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two
Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.

Freed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family says
His wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.

No excuses not to build 1.5m new homes, Rayner says
The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.

It's the Beast Games finale, and Bridget Jones is back: What to watch this week
This week also brings a new Rizzle Kicks album, the release of Civilization VII, and the launch of Clueless the Musical.

Boy saves thousands of sweet tubs from landfill
Teddy has collected the plastic confectionery tubs because he wants to help save the planet.

Man arrested after suspected knife attack in north Dublin
He was arrested in the Stoneybatter area of the city on Sunday and is currently being detained.

Man's pop-up urinal death may never be explained, family fears
The family of Kevin Holding fear they may never find out why a pop-up urinal dropped on him.

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages
Gwynne apologises for the "badly misjudged" messages and is suspended as a Labour party member.

M&S boss says retailers 'raided like a piggy bank'
Stuart Machin says the sector is facing a wave of tax rises and the government needs to "lighten the burden".

Robbie Williams' bid wins Eric Morecambe's glasses
The singer says he won Eric Morecambe's glasses at auction and regards him as an "uncle of sorts".

Woman's deepfake betrayal by close friend: 'Every moment turned into porn'
Australian teacher Hannah Grundy was left to track down the man posting deepfake pornography of her.

From refugee to coach - the man behind Plymouth's upset of Liverpool
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic explains how his life as a refugee inspires his coaching ethos - before they beat Liverpool in the FA Cup.

'My wife told me to date after she died - I wasn't ready for what was out there'
Geraint John says some dates have made a sharp exit when he's told them he's been recently widowed.

'I've spent more than £3,000 on Jellycats'
A rising number of adults are buying toys - we hear from so-called "kidults" who are splashing out thousands.

Living off grid: The homes that run without mains electricity
Following Storm Éowyn, householders who live off-grid share their tips for self-sufficiency.

Rapper feud, Trump's history and Becks: Things to watch out for at Super Bowl 59
Will Kendrick Lamar use his half-time show to beef with Drake and will Taylor Swift also get a ring?

China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US set to take effect
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.

Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say
It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby.

Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact
Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".

Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.

Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system?
After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Key power station didn't properly disclose burning forest wood
The Drax facility, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.

Your pictures on the theme of 'winter walks'
Images from our readers on the theme of "winter walks".

Ruthless Ireland reinforce dominance over Scotland
Ireland keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes firmly on track with an 11th victory in a row over a disappointing Scotland at Murrayfield.

'Don't mess with the FA Cup - Plymouth teach Slot a lesson'
Liverpool boss Arne Slot learns you cannot mess with the FA Cup after an embarrassing defeat at Plymouth, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Rohit powers India to ODI series win over England
India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series against England after Rohit Sharma's superb century in Cuttack.

Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing
Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle knock out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a hard-fought victory in the FA Cup fourth round.

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A Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine?
Reports suggest a proposed US peace plan could be unveiled this week.

Elon Musk vs The US Government
Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolution

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies
The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.

No Welsh budget deal yet, says Lib Dem leader
Labour needs to reach an agreement with another party as they have only half the Senedd seats.

Nine police officers injured in Londonderry and Strabane
Officers were reportedly head-butted and kicked, with blood also being spat at them.

MP's anger at government over Grangemouth closure
Labour MP Brian Leishman says the UK government must do more to help workers get new jobs.

Al Jazeera

‘No thanks’: White South Africans turn down Trump’s US immigration offer
US president's executive order provides resettlement for Afrikaners 'who are victims of unjust racial discrimination'.

Trump says Musk to uncover billions in ‘fraud and abuse’ at US Pentagon
Billionaire Elon Musk is presiding over a purge of US government jobs that critics call an 'evisceration of democracy'.

Here’s how Israel is repeatedly violating the Lebanon ceasefire
A November 27 ceasefire was supposed to end violent attacks, but Israel has continued sporadic strikes on Lebanon.

Libya finds two mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants, refugees
Rights groups and UN agencies have documented systematic abuse in Libya including torture, rape and extortion.

Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state
The kingdom reiterated that 'the Palestinian people have a right to their land' and cannot be 'expelled'.

Health concerns and outrage mark fifth Gaza ceasefire prisoner swap
At least eight Palestinians were taken to hospital upon their release from Israeli jails during the fifth prisoner swap.

Big Tech is powering Trump’s immigration crackdown
And the only way to resist it is grassroots mobilisation against the all-powerful broligarchy.

Syrian Finance Minister: Renaissance or false hope?
Syria's Mohammed Abazeed on the transitional government's recovery plan.

Slave Scammers | True Crime Reports
Hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in scamming farms across Southeast Asia.

Israel withdraws from Netzarim Corridor as part of Gaza ceasefire agreement
The Israeli military has left behind massive destruction after withdrawing from the Netzarim Corridor in Gaza.

Florida police catch suspected drug dealer on horseback
‘Get that bad man.’ Newly-released bodycam video shows police on horseback in Jacksonville, Florida.

Indian forces kill 31 suspected Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh state
Two security personnel also killed in deadliest combat this year and the second major fight in less than a month.

Ecuador votes in presidential election led by Daniel Noboa, Luisa Gonzalez
The vote is effectively a referendum on 37-year-old incumbent Daniel Noboa.

Israel kills two women, including pregnant 23-year-old, in West Bank raid
Two killed by Israel in Nur Shams camp, near Tulkarem, as military intensifes West Bank attacks.

Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor
Withdrawal from corridor, which cut off northern Gaza from rest of Strip, is part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal.

How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?
We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.

One dead after landslide hits China’s Sichuan province
Rescue efforts continue to find at least 28 missing people as landslide buries nearly a dozen homes.

Dozens missing in China landslide
A search and rescue operation is underway in China after a landslide buried homes in Sichuan province.

PM Albin Kurti’s party on top in Kosovo election exit poll
The polls will determine who leads Kosovo's stalled normalisation talks with neighbouring Serbia.

German police break up pro-Palestinian protest in Berlin
Video shows German police violently dispersing protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin.

‘Truly thankful’: Thai captives return to Bangkok after over a year in Gaza
The five men were released last month in southern Gaza as part of ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.

Dricus du Plessis beats Sean Strickland, defends title at UFC 312
The South African retains his middleweight belt with a unanimous decision over a bloodied Strickland in Sydney.

From survivor to detective: A life fighting child sexual abuse
After being abused by his grandfather, Robert Shilling went on to help rescue thousands of children.

Benjamin Netanyahu “is not interested in the second stage”
Netanyahu "is not interested in the second stage” of the ceasefire deal, according to laywer Mohammad Dahleh.

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s ‘founding father’ and first president, dies aged 95
Nujoma was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

Global Times

Prominent cases showcase China's efforts in optimizing law and intensifying social awareness to protect domestic violence victims

Major projects kick off across China, signal a good start to new year

S.Korean investigators' unprecedented arrest attempt on Yoon suspended after standoff

China issues interim measures for flexible retirement system; move 'to ease elderly care burden, improve efficiency'

Regulation on network data security comes into effect, aiming to ensure legal and compliant use of data

Shenzhou-19 taikonauts send blessings from space, introduce new intelligent 'partner'

China's largest passenger capacity carbon fiber ship delivered in Hong Kong

High waves

Lavrov's statement shows willingness to negotiate, but no concessions in solution as he stresses 'root causes' of conflict: expert

From 'City or not city' to 'Confront your destiny'. Trending keywords encapsulate China's 2024, highlight nation's progress

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship leaves dockyard, soon to enter next phase of outfitting and calibration

China's first comprehensive scientific research ship designed for global deep-sea exploration with manned deep-diving capabilities in ice areas sets sail

2024 Yearender: Chinese-built hydropower station lights up homes of remote Lao village, dreams of prosperity

Dragon light

Egyptian foreign minister's China visit expected to deepen friendships, contribute to addressing regional and global pressing issues

Yoon's comment 'deeply upsetting'; reference to China in address may be to divert attention: expert

Xi extends congratulations to 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum, calls for enhanced exchanges and understanding

Inaugural US-Japan-Philippine maritime talks eyes inciting Manila to continue provocations against China in South China Sea: expert

Chinese FM slams US' sanctions on Chinese firm over so-called firewall compromise

Medvedev's China visit 'an important high-level exchange' between Beijing, Moscow

Charged with murder

Chinese VP meets Vietnamese deputy PM, vowing to maintain strategic communication

Israel's attacks in Syria raise more concerns over power transition, regional stability: expert

China to impose visa restrictions on US officials as countermeasures over HK-related issues: Chinese FM

Dutch border control

Modi administration under Congress criticism over China ties, highlighting intensified interparty conflict

Li holds '1+10' dialogue with heads of major intl economic organizations

Highlights of Asian Women's Handball Championship

Likelihood of Yoon's impeachment 'on the rise' after ruling party leader's reversal of stance

Chinese FM responds to Trump's pick of former senator David Perdue as new US ambassador to China

China, India hold 32nd meeting of working mechanism on border affairs, agree to safeguard peace and stability

Getting ahead

China fires back at European Parliament's HK resolution, calling it 'poorly staged political farce'

Chinese FM dismisses Texas governor's accusation of so-called Chinese overseas police stations

PLA Air Force's H-6N bombers make cruise debut in 9th China-Russia joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan

Indonesia supports China hosting APEC 2026, to advocate broader interests of Global South with China after joining BRICS, says Indonesian ambassador

MOFCOM urges US to work with China for stable development of trade ties

China releases action plan to speed up digitalization of finance sector

Climate of disapproval

Symposium calls for safeguarding universal and sustainable maritime security

China intl supply chain expo kicks off; Nation committed to enhance and upgrade global supply chain

GT investigates: How will American special operations team intervene in S.China Sea?

EU urged to refrain from applying double standard over proposed sanctions on Chinese firms

Cleared of charges

$300 billion global climate deal seen as 'insufficient,' implementation requires accountability mechanism: expert

Wall-climbing robot joins China-Singapore joint army drill

China, Vietnam coast guards set to start second joint patrol in Beibu Gulf for 2024

Empty seats

White House's hype of China's cyber espionage targeting its telecom sector lacks factual basis: expert

Singapore's Lee Hsien Loong starts China visit, 'to steady ties in changing world dynamic'