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A latest Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamas is “almost identical” to that put forward by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry has said.
Ireland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next year if Israel is allowed to take part, RTE has announced.
The scientist who first raised the alarm over microplastics in the world’s oceans has warned of a “David vs Goliath” battle between scientists and the plastics industry – as delegates begin to negotiate a global deal to reduce plastic pollution.
Germany is traditionally one of Israel’s strongest international backers, so the chancellor’s message that it will not authorise any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza “until further notice” is a significant step.