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  •   Home > News > International

    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

    Entertainment:
    Serena Williams "died a little" making her surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl half-time show performance on Sunday (09.02.25) 20:42

    Politics:
    China-backed APT40 hacking group blamed for cyber attacks on Samoa 20:27

    Entertainment:
    Harrison Ford initially turned down his surprise commercial for Jeep 20:12

    Politics:
    Damning report calls on all governments to 'urgently' assist Stolen Generations and their families 19:47

    Entertainment:
    Jared Harris annoys his wife by quoting lines from 'Hamlet' in every day conversations 19:42

    Entertainment:
    Chesney Hawkes has shared the secret to his successful 28-year marriage 19:12

    Motoring:
    State Highway 8 in Otago is closed south of Cromwell - after a two vehicle crash 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Kendrick Lamar performed a censored version of his Drake diss track during the Super Bowl half-time show on Sunday (09.02.25) 18:42

    Law and Order:
    Police are on the hunt for a man who pointed a gun at officers in Palmerston North last night 18:37

    International:
    Donald Trump wants to release the remaining classified JFK assassination records. Here is why it's happening now 18:17


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