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    Palestinians released to cheers as three Israeli hostages return home — as it happened

    Three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks have been handed back in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, hours after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza.


    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. 

    Follow the day's developments in our live blog.

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     Today's News

    		 International:
    Donald Trump says he wants the US to control Gaza and for Palestinians to be resettled in other nations 18:47

     Cricket:
    A double injury blow for Australia ahead of cricket's one-day Champions Trophy 18:37

     Entertainment:
    Shakira has had a "hard couple of years" since splitting from Gerard Pique 18:34

     Politics:
    Key takeaways from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's press conference in Washington DC 18:17

     Health & Safety:
    Experts are disputing medical evidence used to convict UK nurse Lucy Letby  18:07

     Law and Order:
    A man's in custody after a standoff in Auckland's Waterview 18:07

     Entertainment:
    'Saturday Night Live' creator Lorne Michaels insists any reports that special guests have been "banned" from the late-night sketch show are false 18:04

     Netball:
    Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has explained how they're helping athletes bridge the long wait to the start of the ANZ Premiership on May 10 17:37

     Entertainment:
    Dame Sheila Hancock has signed up for a course to help with her anxiety 17:34

     Rugby:
    Blues coach Vern Cotter's given an insight into how he'll use his three All Black first-five options as they defend their Super Rugby Pacific title 17:27

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