Hamas has said that it will not continue negotiations with Israel on a ceasefire agreement unless Palestinian prisoners are released as agreed. Israel announced on Sunday that it was delaying the liberation of hundreds of prisoners until Hamas held up its side of the hostage release deal.
Hamas says no more talks with Israel unless Palestinian prisoners released as agreed
Nicolas Jackson ‘open’ to return but Chelsea have signed his replacement
Eleanor Brooks
Nicolas Jackson is “open” to a return, but Chelsea has already secured his replacement, signaling a shift in the team’s forward strategy.
European finance ministers approve €74 billion defence plans from eight states
Iris East
Finance ministers from eight European member states approved national defence investment plans worth €74 billion on February 17, 2026. A spokesperson for the Cypriot presidency