Anthony Blinken has told Israel and Hamas to seek deal that will bring about a ceasefire and free the remaining hostages held in Gaza.

Arizona’s Senate voted to get rid of a law from 1864 that banned abortion. This was the final effort by Democrats to erase the law from the state’s records. Two Republicans joined Senate Democrats to support this decision.

Quick Summary – Key Takeaways Nicola Danti, MEP for Italia Viva, had prepared campaign materials…

Blinken Urges Israeli Leaders to Agree to Ceasefire in Gaza: “The Time is Now” US…

Almost all of Wednesday’s front pages are dominated by the news that a 14-year-old boy was killed after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in Hainault, north-east London. The attacker is in hospital, it is not believed to be related to terrorism or a targeted attack. 

Several newspapers feature an image of King Charles – who returned to public life after starting his cancer treatment. 

Elsewhere, the UK back pages feature images of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid drew 2-2 in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Champions League. 

Former President Donald Trump is leading President Biden in all seven critical swing states and has an even larger margin in most states when also up against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a new poll shows.