Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will return to the table for cease-fire talks with Hamas. Friday’s announcement marks yet another attempt to reach a deal with the militant group that would pause Israel’s military offensive in Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages. Netanyahu says he has spoken with Israel’s lead negotiators and authorized Israeli delegations to join talks in Qatar and Egypt over the coming days.
Some Tory MPs have reportedly suggested making Nigel Farage the UK’s ambassador to the US in exchange for not standing for Reform UK at the election.
The Fed's preferred gauge of inflation wasn't hotter than expected in February, which could keep a mid year interest rate cut on the table.