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A ceasefire in Gaza is set to begin as the Israeli cabinet in the early hours of Friday voted to accept the framework of the plan for the release of all hostages. With the agreement coming into effect, Israel’s military has 24 hours to move to a pre-determined line within Gaza, a ...  Show more

A new obstacle to peace is taking root in Gaza. Tension rises in Aleppo. French companies spot an opportunity in Syria. On this episode of Trending Middle East: New generation of militias steps out of Hamas's shadow to fill Gaza power vacuum Frenchman who would build 37 bridges a ...  Show more

Britain will have a new prime minister on Monday. While Rishi Sunak’s chances seem to have faded away, it looks like Liz Truss will have the task of dealing with rising inflation, soaring energy bills, a probable recession and the real possibility of two-thirds of all UK househol ...  Show more

For some years, British governments have proclaimed themselves leaders in the global fight against climate change. The UK's recent de-carbonisation progress has been faster than most. But critics of the current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, now claim he risks losing the high ground ...  Show more

Rishi Sunak will be the UK’s next prime minister, the country’s third in as many months. The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff is joined by the former Downing Street chief of staff to Theresa May, Gavin Barwell, and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha to discuss his win and the road ahead. Help su ...  Show more

Conservative candidate Penny Mordaunt dropped out of the leadership race in the final minutes before nominations closed. Sunak will succeed Liz Truss seven weeks after she defeated him in the previous leadership contest. Also on the programme: we get the political reaction to the ...  Show more