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some of the israeli hostages who were seized by hamas during the group's deadly raids into israel in october, are due to be released. paving the way, for the first time in seven weeks, a temporary ceasefire between israel and hamas has begun. hamas — which is designated a terrorist group by the uk — has pledged to release 50 israeli hostages. in return israel will release 150 palestinian prisoners. let's look at the timings for the day. the ceasfire got underway at 5am this morning uk time. 13 of the 50 israeli hostages are due to be released at 2pm, at the rafah crossing. and wi...

For the first time in nearly half a century, south american leaders are meeting to discuss the future of the amazon rainforest, and how best to protect it from deforestation, climate change and environmental crime. 60% of the amazon is located in brazil where the summit is taking place, but the rainforest crosses eight countries. the brazilian president lula da silva called the meeting, and says he's committed to zero deforestation by 2030. since coming to power injanuary, he's transformed the amazon's fortunes. under the former leader, jair bolsonaro, 1,500 sq km of rainforest, had been cut d...