The State of It

Could a ceasefire deal really be ‘not far off’? The US has urged Hamas to accept what it calls Israel’s ‘extraordinarily generous’ proposal. Our Middle East correspondent analyses how likely that will be as Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to follow through with an invasion of Rafah regardless of whether or not a deal is reached. Also, how the death sentence for a rapper amid Iran’s morality crackdown has sparked protests around the world. As the student standoff at Columbia escalates, campus occupations by pro-Palestinian demonstrators spread even further to universities in Britain and France. Plus claims of ‘Olympics cleansing' as authorities in Paris are accused of bussing homeless migrants to the provinces before television crews arrive for the games. 

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The US says Israel has made an "extraordinarily generous" ceasefire offer to Hamas, who must now decide whether to accept its terms. We analyse what will happen whether the deal goes ahead or not.

Also, as Russia parades British and American military hardware as trophies, does the fact they're getting hold of western military vehicles so easily give us a steer about how effective they are on the battlefield?

Kim Kardashian has advertised them, now so-called 'vampire facials' have left three women with HIV.

And Plato's final hours revealed with new accuracy - the extraordinary tech helping us to decipher the writing on scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius two thousand years ago.

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As the UK and US pledge billions in military aid to Ukraine, will it be enough to bring an end to the Russian invasion?

Plus, students make their voices heard and demand an end to the war in Gaza...

And the Olympic flame leaves Greece and sails to France....

Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk

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Our correspondent in Jerusalem explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at the International Criminal Court. Plus, we've been to the remote Texas outpost that's now home to notorious conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones. And how King Charles is partially returning to public duties.

Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

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China's sending spying satellites into space at such a race the US is concerned it won't be able to keep up. The concern is that it could use them to develop tech that would give them huge power in any future war - particularly if it targets Taiwan.

Belarus ramps up the rhetoric over NATO's latest move to defend its borders with Russia - but would it really use nuclear weapons?

And hear why the discovery of a specific gas in a far-flung planet is the most one of the most tantalising discoveries ever in our search for life elsewhere.

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After months of wrangling, President Biden signs into law $95 billion in aid for allies. He says the US will start sending Ukraine aid within hours. Plus - TikTok could be banned and Nasa engineers fix a malfunctioning probe from 15.1 billion miles away.

Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

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In the last few days Germany and the UK have arrested a number of people working within their political spheres who, they believe, were passing on secrets to China. We look at the impact it could have on the West, how far China might go and exactly what the motive is behind the alleged activity.

Also today Israel has yet to provide evidence to the independent investigation into its claim that UN refugee agency workers in Gaza took part in the October 7th terror attacks. Why not? And what damage could it do to the country's already-fragile standing in the international arena.

And the Mona Lisa. Is it really the most disappointing masterpiece in the world?

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Poland says it's ready to host NATO's nuclear weapons if it decides to reinforce its eastern flank, as the threat of Russia increases. But why? And does it risk further antagonising the Kremlin?

The US is risking its relationship with Israel by threatening sanctions against an IDF unit for alleged human rights abuses from before the current war in Gaza.

How are Bollywood deep fakes affecting the Indian election?

And the extraordinary row about a cover-up the failed drugs tests of a group of Chinese Olympians - many of whom won medals in Tokyo in 2021.

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Away from the Middle East and Ukraine, war has been raging in Sudan for two years. We find out what caused this latest conflict and if there is any chance of peace

Also, we meet the man risking his life to bring home Ukraine and Russia's war dead...

And why is Italy fighting with a German toy maker over Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?

Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk

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