The first four deceased hostages to be returned are Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Daniel Peretz.
French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges
The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.
Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51
The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.
Bowen: Trump’s role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace
Trump’s Middle East visit was a victory lap – but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.
US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case
The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.
Man who set fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely.
‘It’s not over,’ says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram’s body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
Trump administration looks for ways to pay federal officers during shutdown
They include officers from the FBI, US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade – and saved my life
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
