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    Palestinians released to cheers as three Israeli hostages return home — as it happened

    Three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks have been handed back in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, hours after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza.


    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. 

    Follow the day's developments in our live blog.

    [Live blog]

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     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Dave Portnoy launched a scathing attack on Kanye West following his red-carpet appearance with Bianca Censori at the Grammys 8:04

     Law and Order:
    Sam Kerr gives evidence at racially aggravated trial and denies harassing to police officer 7:57

     Motoring:
    Four teens have been arrested, after allegedly fleeing Police and crashing into another vehicle in Auckland 7:57

     Law and Order:
    A Coromandel man accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another has been granted bail until his trial in 2027 7:48

     Basketball:
    The Breakers' downhill slide is finally over...ending their NBL season with a 96-82 loss to the Illawarra Hawks in Auckland 7:37

     Entertainment:
    Prince Andrew's ex Koo Stark is suing 'Star Wars' producers for £190million 7:34

     Health & Safety:
    New mothers and babies at North Shore Hospital had to endure the stench of human waste after a sewage leak in the maternity ward 7:27

     Politics:
    Philippine lawmakers impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte over 'assassination plot' 7:17

     Rugby League:
    The Warriors have refused to hold back with their starting side for tomorrow's NRL trial game against the Sharks in Sydney 7:17

     Swimming:
    An investigation's underway after the rare death of someone drowning while swimming between the flags 7:07

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