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United States President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza after holding talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who welcomed the proposal.The new proposal, which calls for the disarmament of Hamas, has been welcomed by the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs in the occupied West Bank, along with some regional Arab countries.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listHamas says that it is studying the US proposal “in good faith”, while the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group says that the plan is a “recipe to blow up the region”.Below are the reactions…

Nicola GoodwinBBC Midlands InvestigationsBBCSports groups in England are hoping to use the success of the England Women’s team to keep youngsters, like these in Worcester, playing their sportA million teenage girls are giving up sport because of deep-rooted negative attitudes – but could the England Women’s Rugby World Cup victory change that? I arrive at a sports hall as a group of 11 and 12-year-old girls play netball and laughter is ringing out.Their PE teacher, Liz Brown, says she is passionate about boosting their confidence through games like this and exercise.”Sport and PE is the vehicle. My real job is…

Jim McCormickSep 29, 2025, 04:00 PM ETCloseJim McCormick is a contributing writer for fantasy football and men’s basketball at ESPN.Sleepers still exist.Payton Pritchard made the fifth-most 3-pointers in the NBA last season. Deni Avdija became an offensive force down the stretch last spring. Josh Giddey turned into a triple-double machine after the All-Star break.Fantasy managers, rankings and the overall draft market are undoubtedly sharper these days, but the convergence of talent and opportunity will continue to deliver fun new names every season.With value in mind, be sure to check out our staff’s roundtable on sleepers, breakouts, and busts, where I…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies. SB 53, which passed the state legislature two weeks ago, requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those companies.   In addition, SB 53 creates a mechanism for AI companies and the public to report potential critical safety incidents to California’s Office of Emergency Services. Companies also have to report incidents related to crimes committed without human oversight, such as cyberattacks, and deceptive behavior by a model that isn’t required under the EU AI Act.   The…

The demonstrations, which started over deteriorating living conditions, have left 22 people dead, according to the UN.Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved his government in response to mass demonstrations over power and water shortages that turned deadly, with the United Nations reporting that at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others were injured.The protests, which began last week and continued into Monday, were led largely by young people, angry over deteriorating living conditions in the capital, Antananarivo.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listExperts say they represent the most serious challenge to Rajoelina’s authority since his…

Natasha Booty andJessica RawnsleyReutersMadagascar’s president has said he will dissolve his government, following days of youth-led protests over longstanding water and power cuts.”We acknowledge and apologise if members of the government have not carried out the tasks assigned to them,” Andry Rajoelina said in a televised national address on Monday.The so-called Gen-Z protests have seen thousands of predominantly young demonstrators take to the streets in cities across Madagascar since Thursday, under the rallying cry: “We want to live, not survive”.The UN’s human rights chief condemned the “unnecessary force” used by security forces to quell the unrest, saying that at least…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureAha, Will Unwin’s report is with us.That means we’re done here, so thanks for your company and comments – sorry I couldn’t use them all – and see you again soo. Peace.ShareI didn’t expect Arne Slot to say yeah, blame them, but he has just bought two full-backs who aren’t that good at defending – and though Trent Alexander-Arnold isn’t either he gave them much more security in possession than does Jeremie Frimpong, and was a major reason Mohamed Salah was so prolific.ShareShareShareEverton will be disappointed to have given…

The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed a nationwide shut down of telecommunications, weeks after they began severing fibre-optic internet connections to prevent what they call immorality.The country is currently experiencing a total connectivity blackout, internet watchdog, Netblocks reports.International news agency AFP says it lost contact with its office in the capital Kabul, including mobile phone service. Mobile internet and satellite TV has also been severely disrupted across Afghanistan.Since seizing power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.Flights from Kabul airport have also been disrupted, according to reports.Several people in Kabul…

It’s official, Jim Chalmers has not managed the budgetary equivalent of a “three-peat”.After delivering two straight surpluses, Monday’s final budget outcome confirmed the country’s finances slumped to a deficit of $10bn in 2024-25.A small and expected deficit for the recent financial year is no disaster, but nor is it great news.So why were Chalmers and Katy Gallagher, the finance minister, doing a victory lap on Monday, trumpeting the government’s “responsible economic management”?Because it could have been worse.The pre-election economic and fiscal outlook forecast a deficit of $27.9bn in 2024-25.Which means the final budget outcome for the last financial year has…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. In May of this year, to mark the 10-year anniversary of her Walmart-exclusive home and fashion line, Ree Drummond did something entirely unexpected: a total brand refresh. But even with this shift towards a more refined and elegant aesthetic for The Pioneer Woman Collection, one that reflects her own journey over the past decade, the beloved chef and TV Personality vowed to stay true to her roots. And it’s official: these roots include her annual Harvest Collection,…