Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies

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The UK played a pivotal role in helping Ukraine and the US reach a ceasefire deal with Russia, with Prime Minister's National Security Adviser leading efforts to draft a proposal including a temporary pause in fighting and confidence-building measures. Following talks in Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer praised the agreement and urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire, with US officials set to discuss the deal with Moscow. European teams are working to ensure Russia...

Zara owner Inditex reported a year-on-year rise in fourth-quarter sales, meeting expectations with revenues of 11.21 billion euros and net income of 1.42 billion euros. Full-year sales rose 10.5% to 38.63 billion euros, while net income was 5.88 billion euros. Despite a slightly slower pace of growth in first-quarter sales, Inditex remains confident in its execution, but uncertainty around U.S. tariffs has made the environment difficult to predict. Full Article

Gisèle Pelicot's daughter Caroline Darian appeared on This Morning to discuss her father Dominique Pelicot's crimes, including raping her mother and inviting over 50 strangers to do the same. Caroline revealed the impact of the ordeal on her relationship with her mother, explaining that they are working to rebuild their connection in a different way. If you need support for sexual assault, you can contact www.rapecrisis.org.uk or the national helpline at 0808 802 9999. Full...

The captain of the cargo ship Solong, involved in a collision with a U.S. tanker in the North Sea, is a Russian national in U.K. police custody on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence. The 59-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was arrested by authorities in northeast England following the incident, in which one sailor from the Solong is presumed dead. The vessel's owner, Ernst Russ, confirmed that the crew consisted of Russian...

In Al-Hol camp, northeast Syria, Asma Mohammed, a mother of four from Mosul, Iraq, navigates a sandstorm with her young daughter, while vendors and residents cope with the harsh conditions. The camp, originally for Iraqi refugees, now houses 40,000 people, mainly women and children displaced by ISIL, with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces overseeing operations. Despite challenges, the camp continues to function amid ongoing struggles in the region. Full Article