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Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Israel’s cabinet has given its final approval to a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite some ministers’ opposition. It will begin on Sunday with a hostage-for-prisoner exchange. Also: The US Supreme Court upholds a ban on TikTok.

17 Jan 6PM 29 min

Israeli security cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal

Some Israeli ministers have threatened to resign over the agreement. Also: Imran Khan is sentenced to a further 14 years in prison. And a Russian court jails Alexei Navalny's three lawyers.

17 Jan 8AM 30 min

Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute changes to the agreement.

16 Jan 5PM 33 min

Last minute hitch in Gaza ceasefire deal

Vote by Israeli cabinet on Gaza ceasefire delayed, as Israel continues to carry out strikes; S Korea's arrested president refuses to take part in more questioning, and Pakistan’s national airline accused of bad taste.

16 Jan 9AM 34 min

Celebrations and relief over Gaza ceasefire deal

Israelis and Gazans welcome the ceasefire but express concern it won't end the conflict. Also: Trump's secretary of state pick, Marco Rubio, stresses the US First agenda, and rethinking women's roles in ancient Britain.

15 Jan 6PM 29 min

Gaza special: ceasefire and hostage deal agreed

A Gaza ceasefire, which involves a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of all the hostages, has been agreed by Israel and Hamas. The announcement was made by the PM of Qatar, which helped broker the deal.

15 Jan 3PM 19 min

South Korea's impeached president arrested after police scale walls

In custody Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law last month. Also: dozens of bodies have been pulled from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, and how to stay motivated and not give up on your New Year's resolutions.

15 Jan 8AM 30 min

Amas continue in Qatar

Hopes remain high that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is very close. Also: South Korean investigators again try to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol; and why Starbucks says you can’t stay unless you pay.

14 Jan 6PM 29 min

Signs of imminent ceasefire deal for Gaza

Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in Gaza negotiations. Also: US Justice Department report says Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

14 Jan 9AM 36 min

Negotiators close to securing Gaza ceasefire deal - White House

President Biden says a Gaza ceasefire deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition. Also: Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's controversial photographer, dies aged 82, and a Scottish island finally celebrates New Year.

13 Jan 7PM 32 min

Amid threat of US tariffs

China has reported its largest-ever annual trade surplus, amid Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs. Also, an investigation into the fast fashion giant Shein; and the millions taking part in Kumbh Mela in India.

13 Jan 9AM 34 min

Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers

The Ukrainian president says he is willing to hand over two captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. Also: Kenya investigates the metal structure that fell from the skies.

12 Jan 6PM 35 min

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targeting Russian and Chinese interest in the Arctic. Competition is heating up over shipping routes and stores of natural resources.The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with…

12 Jan 8AM 30 min

Los Angeles firefighters battle to contain a large wildfire from spreading

The authorities in Los Angeles say the strong winds that have spread wildfires over a wide area are likely to continue for several more days. Also: is A.I. dubbing the future for foreign-language dramas and films?

11 Jan 6PM 36 min

The Happy Pod: The woman helping thousands of premature babies

We meet a Texas woman whose donated breastmilk helped thousands of premature babies. Also: surviving thirteen days alone in Australia's mountains; a chess playing NBA star; and appealing for friends to tackle loneliness.

11 Jan 8AM 29 min

Night-time curfew imposed in fire-hit areas of Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, a night-time curfew has been imposed in areas impacted by the devastating wildfires, as police warn against looting. Also: a Stradivarius violin heads to auction with an estimated $18m price tag.

10 Jan 7PM 33 min

2024 warmest year on record

EU scientists say 2024 was the warmest year on record, and the first to exceed the 1.5C global warming limit. Also: Los Angeles residents return to their burnt-out homes, and is time running out for TikTok?

10 Jan 9AM 33 min

Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding to lead protests

The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has emerged from hiding to lead anti-Maduro protests. Also: extracting what may be the world’s oldest Antarctic ice, and the etiquette of air kissing.

9 Jan 7PM 29 min

Multiple wildfires raging in Los Angeles

A crescent of flames looms over Los Angeles as wildfires burn. Firefighters manage to bring under control the blaze that had been threatening Hollywood. Also: the dangerous journey across the Darien Gap jungle.

9 Jan 10AM 33 min

First deaths as wildfires wreak havoc in LA

At least two people have died as wildfires rage uncontrolled in several parts of Los Angeles. President Biden has promised extra help. Also: Egypt hails possibly the greatest find since the discovery of Tutankhamun.

8 Jan 6PM 35 min