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Hope of end to ‘dark chapter' with Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Hamas and Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal last night designed to pause fighting and broker an end to the brutal 15-month conflict in Gaza.

Liability clause to be cut in overhaul of free speech legislation for universities

The government is to overhaul legislation imposing free speech duties on higher education in England, scrapping a controversial civil liability that potentially exposed universities to being sued by Holocaust deniers.

'It's not over' Relatives to push for release of all hostages

Caught between hope and despair for 15 months, families of Israeli hostages welcomed reports of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, which promises the release of dozens kidnapped by the militant group.

Bloodletting is advised for Jersey residents affected by PFAS pollution

Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of \"forever chemicals\" in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.

Assisted dying bill: doctors oppose ban on raising option with patients

Doctors are preparing to speak out against changes to the proposed assisted dying law that could ban physicians from raising the procedures with patients.

Match of the Day will evolve, say trio taking on Lineker role

The new hosts of Match of the Day have promised to help the TV institution \"evolve\" when they take the reins this summer, after the BBC confirmed three people would replace Gary Lineker at the end of the season.

A Viable Business' Rolls-Royce banking on success of small modular reactors

The Hinkley Point C power station in Somerset is gargantuan.

Gilt-y pleasure for chancellor as her focus turns to growth

Rachel Reeves was being written off in some headlines as a \"lame duck\" chancellor this week after a savage bond sell-off put her at risk of breaking her fiscal rules.

Kemi Kaze Channels Her Inner Samuel Beckett at PMQs: Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better

Tory cheers for their leader are just a muted, half-arsed Pavlovian response. They can barely manage to look her in the eye

Firing back Trossard clinches derby and keeps title bid alive

Amorim tells side to match Maguire's 'leader' spirit

Closer EU links would make UK "Trump-proof", Lib Dems say

The Liberal Democrats will today call for the government to seek a formal customs union with the EU to boost growth and insulate the UK from the impact of Donald Trump.

Yorkshire Put Private Model on Hold Amid Hundred Sale

Yorkshire have put on hold controversial plans to take the 162-year-old members' club into private ownership.

'I am no murderer' Pressure grows to re-examine evidence in fatal stabbing

When the 18-year-old Wahab Zaaki was found bleeding to death from five stab wounds on an east London estate, police were under pressure to find his killer.

Artist Auerbach 'goes home' with show in city he fled as a child

Frank Auerbach is to be the subject of what has been billed as a homecoming show in Berlin, where some of his final paintings will be displayed in the city he fled as a child.

Rail firms urged to issue 'yellow cards' instead of fines for errors

The rail passenger watchdog has urged train firms to give \"yellow cards\" to people travelling without the correct ticket rather than rush to fines or prosecution.

Warfare is our most urgent danger, say global leaders

Global leaders rate escalating armed conflict as the most urgent threat this year with the climate emergency likely to cause the greatest concern over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum.

Blue plaque honours boy, 11, who died up chimney

A chimney sweep whose tragic death at the age of 11 led to a change in Victorian child labour laws is to become the youngest Briton to be honoured with a blue plaque.

'We've seen a big Russian wave' Ukrainians fear a bleak spring as Putin's troops gain ground

In an underground command post in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian soldier peered at a map.

Treasury minister China role of Siddiq successor puts pressure on No 10

No 10 has been accused of having a \"revolving door\" after it refused to say whether the new Treasury minister Emma Reynolds would recuse herself from policy on China after she lobbied the government on the issue.

Surprise inflation drop gives Reeves a break as UK cost of borrowing falls

Rachel Reeves gained breathing space yesterday after better-than-expected inflation figures raised expectations for a Bank of England rate cut and reduced UK borrowing costs.

PM: I will try to prevent payout to ex-Sinn Fein leader Adams

Ministers will look at \"every conceivable way\" to prevent the former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams being able to receive compensation under government plans to ditch controversial laws dealing with the Troubles period, Keir Starmer has told MPs.

'A stern message' How return of Trump loomed over ceasefire

The phone call from Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, surprised the aides of Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

Reds make point Forest hold out after Jota's instant impact

Arteta urges crackdown on 'terrible' online abuse

Borthwick Stakes Future on 'World-Class' Itoje as Captain

Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick ditched Jamie George as captain and promoted the second row before a campaign that promises to make or break the head coach's tenure.

Redemption for James but late leveller cannot halt the Chelsea slide

From title challengers to top-four contenders to reviving the undercurrent of dissatisfaction with the club's direction, quite the slide for Chelsea.

Jota rises to help Reds peg back feisty Forest after early Wood scare

Just when it seemed nothing was dropping for Liverpool in a captivating contest, Arne Slot turned to his substitutes' bench midway through the second half and exhibited his seemingly golden touch.

Champions falter again as Wissa and Nørgaard strike

When Brentford missed their first couple of chances, Thomas Frank applauded his approval and encouragement. But they kept missing them: by the end of the first half his head was in his hands; by the time Yoane Wissa somehow shot into Nathan Aké with the goal at his mercy and 20 minutes remaining he was prostrate, forehead pressed into the turf in supplication. Maybe someone was listening.

'A true legend': former City player and manager Book dies aged 90

The former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book has died at the age of 90.

Confident Kinsky earns trust of Spurs defence

Antonin Kinsky has bred confidence in his new Tottenham teammates and liberated them, according to the manager, Ange Postecoglou, who is ready to pitch him into another huge challenge tonight - the north London derby at Arsenal.

Potter's spell gets going as Hammers beat Fulham

It was just as West Ham imagined it when they spent more than £100m last summer.