Hamas says “Palestinian national unity” will result from a new agreement uniting rival factions, but the US could be worried about growing Chinese diplomatic clout in the Middle East. Plus, a key Hong Kong lawmaker tells The Times that democracy has ‘failed’ - and following the popular will is 'dangerous'.

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