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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 2h

"People can live through famine, but lawlessness is very difficult."
Egyptian diplomat Hossam Zaki talks to Matt Frei about the fragile state of the Gaza peace plan.

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Israel wants ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, says Egyptian diplomat

We spoke to Ambassador Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, and a longstanding Egyptian diplomat.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 2h

Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Emily Thornberry tells Matt Frei “we have to do anything and everything that we can to find a peace in Gaza”, and 'get past' the attention President Trump has received for his role in the ceasefire.

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‘It’s just a ceasefire, not a peace’ – Labour MP on Gaza deal

We spoke to Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Milei meets Trump at White House amid $20bn US bailout
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Milei meets Trump at White House amid $20bn US bailout

President Trump calls him his "favourite president": a self described libertarian whose economy has just been saved by a $20bn US-organised bailout.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

New research suggests UK tax rises aren’t needed
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New research suggests UK tax rises aren’t needed

How productive is Britain and the average British worker?

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Outlook for world economy ‘dim’, warns IMF
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Outlook for world economy ‘dim’, warns IMF

The outlook for the world economy is "dim", the IMF warned today.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Welsh public services risk ‘catastrophic’ cuts if budget does not pass
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Welsh public services risk ‘catastrophic’ cuts if budget does not pass

The Welsh government has been giving warnings as it begins detailing its draft budget for next year.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

French PM agrees to freeze Macron’s controversial pension reform
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French PM agrees to freeze Macron’s controversial pension reform

Word on the boulevard is that this could well be the beginning of the end of the French Fifth Republic - as the country's parliamentary crisis pushes the entire system to the brink.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Conservative MP brings Russian drone into UK parliament
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Conservative MP brings Russian drone into UK parliament

An Iranian-made Shahed drone - the kind used by Russia to attack Ukraine on an almost daily basis - has been put on display in the UK parliament, during an event with the Polish foreign and deputy pri...

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Relief and anger as Palestinian prisoner released after 23 years
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Relief and anger as Palestinian prisoner released after 23 years

The relief in Israel at the return of the living hostages is tempered - not only by Hamas' failure to return the dead - but also anxiety about some of the people being let out of Israeli prisons under...

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

‘It’s just a ceasefire, not a peace’ – Labour MP on Gaza deal
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‘It’s just a ceasefire, not a peace’ – Labour MP on Gaza deal

We spoke to Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs committee.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Israel wants ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, says Egyptian diplomat
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Israel wants ‘lawlessness’ in Gaza, says Egyptian diplomat

We spoke to Ambassador Hossam Zaki, assistant secretary general of the Arab League, and a longstanding Egyptian diplomat.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 17h

Israel says it will halve aid deliveries over delay in release of bodies
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Israel says it will halve aid deliveries over delay in release of bodies

Israel says it will halve the flow of aid deliveries into Gaza and keep the Rafah crossing closed, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of the ceasefire deal by failing to hand over the bodies of mor...

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 23h

Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests

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Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests

After weeks of protests in Madagascar, thousands - many of them students, gathered, calling for the president to step down.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

"Once you get the hostages released, which had to be the initial step, you've then got to have some form of interim stabilisation force."

Former Middle East envoy David Satterfield spoke to @krishgm.bsky.social about what happens now in Gaza.

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‘It’s the day before peace not the day after yet’, former US Middle East envoy

We spoke to ambassador David Satterfield, who served as the US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues until April 2024.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

"We need to de-radicalise an entire population that's been indoctrinated for more than 20 years by Hamas."

Sharren Haskel, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, spoke to @krishgm.bsky.social .

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‘Since hostage release, Israel can finally breathe again’ – Israeli minister

We spoke to Sharren Haskel, Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

"I chose not to attend this festival full of chauvinist and militaristic approaches."

Palestinian politician and activist Aida Touma Suleiman spoke to @krishgm.bsky.social about the peace deal which took place in Israel's Knesset.

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Trump ‘proud of fact he fuelled’ war, says Palestinian member of Knesset

We spoke to Palestinian politician and activist Aida Touma Suleiman.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

Family court decisions on domestic abuse ‘leaving children at risk’

Jamie Roberton looks into why domestic abuse is not seen as an “active issue” by courts or taken seriously when deciding on a child’s contact with an abusive parent.

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Family court decisions on domestic abuse ‘leaving children at risk’

Domestic abuse is “everyday business” inside family courts but outdated attitudes are leaving children at significant risk, the domestic abuse commissioner has told Channel 4 News.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

"It's a dream come true what President Trump succeeded in doing here."

Daniel Lifshitz’s grandparents were kidnapped on October 7th. His grandmother was released in 2023, but his grandfather was killed. He speaks to @krishgm.bsky.social about how he feels this week.
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‘Palestinians have opportunity to choose peace over terror’ says grandson of Israeli hostage

Daniel Lifshitz's grandparents were kidnapped from their kibbutz on October 7th.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

‘It’s the day before peace not the day after yet’, former US Middle East envoy

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‘It’s the day before peace not the day after yet’, former US Middle East envoy

We spoke to ambassador David Satterfield, who served as the US special envoy for Middle East Humanitarian issues until April 2024.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

Will Trump lose interest in Israel Gaza peace process?

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Will Trump lose interest in Israel Gaza peace process?

We heard from our US editor Anushka Asthana in Washington.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

‘Since hostage release, Israel can finally breathe again’ – Israeli minister

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‘Since hostage release, Israel can finally breathe again’ – Israeli minister

We spoke to Sharren Haskel, Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

Trump ‘proud of fact he fuelled’ war, says Palestinian member of Knesset

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Trump ‘proud of fact he fuelled’ war, says Palestinian member of Knesset

We spoke to Palestinian politician and activist Aida Touma Suleiman.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

‘Palestinians have opportunity to choose peace over terror’ says grandson of Israeli hostage

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‘Palestinians have opportunity to choose peace over terror’ says grandson of Israeli hostage

Daniel Lifshitz's grandparents were kidnapped from their kibbutz on October 7th.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

Israeli hostages reunite with families as huge crowds greet released Palestinians

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Israeli hostages reunite with families as huge crowds greet released Palestinians

In a region precious short of good news - there was a collective sense of joy today - as the remaining hostages were transported out of Gaza and hundreds of Palestinians were freed in exchange.

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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 1d

"Reform is a party that isn't particularly interested in Wales."

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorweth tells Jackie Long Reform UK is only interested in getting Nigel Farage into Downing Street.

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Plaid Cymru leader calls for ‘progressive alliance’ to tackle ‘populist right’

The leader of Plaid Cymru says the party’s ready to replace Labour in next May’s Senedd elections.

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