What we know about Israel-Hamas Gaza deal on hostages
Israel is currently holding about 7,000 Palestinians accused or convicted of security offences, according to Israeli and Palestinian rights groups. Almost 3,000 Palestinians are reported to have been arrested in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, where violence has also surged, since 7 October. Source: BBC News
Bangor social housing residents living in 'unsafe' conditions
Some social housing residents in Bangor are living with crumbling door frames and water damage. Source: BBC News
Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked
The new agreement “in principle” involves a new board being installed, the tech company said. Source: BBC News
Dutch election: Voters choose new leaders in neck-and-neck race
The head of the centre right, Dilan Yesilgöz, is tipped to become the Netherlands’ first female PM. Source: BBC News
Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board – reports
Reports say negotiations aimed at his possible reinstatement are ongoing, as pressure from staff grows. Source: BBC News
NI and business tax cuts expected in Autumn Statement
National Insurance cuts are set to be among plans Jeremy Hunt hopes will boost the economy. Source: BBC News
King Charles deploys K-pop at South Korea state banquet
The King hails the global impact of South Korean popular culture during the state visit. Source: BBC News
Liam Gallagher, Calvin Harris and Gerry Cinnamon to headline TRNSMT 2024 in Glasgow
Geoff Ellis, the festival director, said: “We’ve created the dream line-up for a lot of our TRNSMT fans and there are plenty more acts to be announced – but we couldn’t wait to reveal festival favourites Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris.” Source: BBC News
Premier League: Newcastle United clear to loan Saudi Pro League players after vote
Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan (left) is the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Newcastle United will be permitted to sign players on loan from the Saudi Pro League in January after a vote by Premier League clubs did not receive the support required to be introduced. Thirteen clubs voted in favour of the temporary […]
Troubles Legacy Act challenged at Belfast High Court
The act will end future civil litigation and inquests into deaths that occurred during the Troubles. Source: BBC News