Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.

An amber warning is in place for parts of Scotland while a lower level yellow warning is issued for much of the rest of the UK.

As the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Other forces are boosting Greater Manchester Police numbers following Thursday's synagogue attack.

Marcus Fakana, who was jailed for having sex with a 17-year-old girl, dies after a pursuit in Tottenham.

Fans are convinced the pop star's song Actually Romantic is a response to a Charli XCX track.

Counter terror police also say Al-Shamie may have been influenced by "extreme Islamist ideology".

The prime minister said pro-Palestinian protests happening at the weekend would cause distress.

Two Jewish people were killed in a car and stabbing attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.

A rift has emerged between the victim at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history and her eldest children.