Jeremy Bowen: There’s now a realistic chance of ending the war – but it’s not over yet
For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors Read More
‘Business is at a standstill’ – Mali jihadists’ fuel blockade hits the capital
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry. Read More
Half a million bees killed in Dutch arson attack
Police investigate after 10 beehives were burned down in a park in the central city of Almere. Read More
Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign
The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise. Read More
‘Joy and pain’: Palestinians celebrate deal but fear confronting grief
People in Gaza celebrate a potential end to the war, but know it will mean facing the grief they have put aside. Read More
Parents of fugitive New Zealand dad apologise for ‘trouble’ caused
It is the first time they have spoken publicly since Phillips was shot dead by police during a manhunt. Read More
Ceasefire deal a major breakthrough, but war not over yet
The agreement of the first-phase of the peace plan for Gaza, announced by US President Donald Trump, is a big moment. Read More
Trump says Israel and Hamas ‘sign off’ on first phase of Gaza peace plan
The US president says the first phase of the deal secures the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and the start of an Israeli withdrawal. Read More
Escaped New Orleans inmate captured after 5 months on the run
The last of 10 inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail by making a hole in the wall behind a toilet was arrested in Atlanta. Read More
Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours
Sébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year. Read More