The Gaza war has shaken up the Mideast. Now Syria's war has reignited

A man who stalked Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy has been jailed for 16 weeks after repeatedly targeting her at her home in Buckinghamshire, leaving her "terrified." Daniel Bannister, 50, breached a restraining order and admitted harassment, causing Tweedy to fear for her safety. Tweedy expressed feeling violated and unsafe in her own home, leading to Bannister's imprisonment and an indefinite restraining order. Full Article

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) broke ground on its first overseas factory in Germany in late 2019. The company plans to add up to 2,000 jobs at the factory by 2025, marking a significant expansion for CATL as it establishes a presence in Europe. The move reflects CATL's growing global footprint and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for electric vehicle batteries worldwide. Full Article

Hamas has accepted a proposal to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office is skeptical, accusing Hamas of manipulation. The release timeline and conditions are unclear, with negotiations ongoing in Qatar. The ceasefire, which has brought some stability to the region, hinges on potential hostage exchanges and ongoing talks between the two parties, with humanitarian concerns mounting in Gaza due to supply cuts by Israel....

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for the idea of a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine proposed by the Trump administration, but raised concerns that needed clarification before committing to a truce. Putin emphasized the need to address issues such as the situation in Kursk, potential Ukrainian mobilization during the ceasefire, and verification of the ceasefire agreement. Ukraine criticized Putin's comments, while Trump's response was muted, reflecting ongoing uncertainty around the proposed ceasefire. Full...

Whoopi Goldberg of "The View" supported tech reporter Kara Swisher's ambition to acquire The Washington Post from Jeff Bezos, citing recent staff departures and editorial changes. Swisher expressed interest in forming an investor group to buy the paper, criticizing Bezos for prioritizing personal liberties and free markets in the opinion section. The Post has faced controversy over staff exits and a decision not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 election, prompting Swisher and Goldberg...

Hamas has stated its willingness to release the one living Israeli-American hostage and the bodies of four other dual-national Americans held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attacks. The U.S. has engaged in direct talks with Hamas, and discussions are ongoing to broker the next stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Israel has reacted swiftly, calling Hamas' statements manipulative and engaging in further negotiations to secure the release of the hostages. Full Article