The new proposal was intended to return surviving as well as dead hostages still being held in Gaza in exchange for an an extended truce.

Mike Peters died at the age of 66 in April from blood cancer, more than 30 years after he was first diagnosed with hronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

Irish peacekeepers serving in southern Lebanon have been described as safe and well following the firing of shots close to a patrol.

The alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade has been charged with offences such as wounding and causing grievous bodily harm against six victims. Paul Doyle, ...