NewsNewsMiddle EastHamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefireThe list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend. 10 mins agoCalls for justice and accountability in Syria grow after Assad's fallThe new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved. 4 hrs agoMiddle EastSupporters of British teen jailed in Dubai for sex with girl, 17 hold protestMarcus Fakana, 18, was jailed for having sex with a British girl, 17, while they were both on holiday.2 days agoLondonLast hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's familyTime is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.2 days agoWorldIsrael confirms it is holding Gaza hospital chief Abu SafiyaThe IDF had earlier told a local NGO it was unaware of his case, sparking concern.3 days agoCalls for justice and accountability in Syria grow after Assad's fallThe new authorities have promised justice for crimes under the Assads, but there are huge challenges involved. 4 hrs agoMiddle EastHamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resumeIt comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.1 day agoBiden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to IsraelThe weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles. 2 days agoSupporters of British teen jailed in Dubai for sex with girl, 17 hold protestMarcus Fakana, 18, was jailed for having sex with a British girl, 17, while they were both on holiday.2 days agoLondonHamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on GazaThe officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.4 days agoPalestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera TV channel in West BankThe Foreign Press Association has said the move "raises serious questions about press freedom". 4 days agoMiddle EastUN says Israeli attacks pushing Gaza healthcare towards total collapseThe UN rights office says the attacks raise serious concerns about war crimes and crimes against humanity.6 days agoThe wars of 2024 brought together rivals - 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