US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a “loose end” was being tied up but he was confident the ceasefire would begin on Sunday as planned.
How did we reach the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza?
The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Film director David Lynch dies at 78, family says
The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is famous for the film Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks.
Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after being stabbed
Khan was stabbed by an intruder at his home in the Indian city of Mumbai early on Thursday.
‘Mammoth task’ to identify South Africa mine victims, police say
At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.
Ugandan general returns to X to ‘shake up the world’
The president’s son is known for his controversial tweets – and he hasn’t changed after a week off.
Ceasefire kindles hope of hostage son’s return to Nepal
Bipin Joshi, 23, was one of dozens of foreign workers taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023.
Trump will save TikTok from ban, top adviser says
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the law allows a 90-day grace period for the app’s Chinese owner.
Sudan’s army chief orders probe into alleged killings
The military has been accused of going on a rampage after recapturing a key city from rival forces.