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Glenview Lockdown: Armed Siege as Police Hunt Suspect

A major police operation is underway in Glenview, Illinois, after an armed suspect barricaded himself inside a home. Residents are urged to stay indoors as SWAT and negotiators work to resolve the situation.

Jersey Shore's Mike Sorrentino Sparks Facelift Speculation

Jersey Shore star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino has set the internet abuzz with his dramatically changed look in a new video, leading to rampant speculation about cosmetic surgery and facelifts from both fans and concerned followers.

Qatar Accuses Israel of Sabotaging Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Qatar launches a formal complaint, alleging Israel leaked manipulated comments from its Prime Minister to derail sensitive hostage and ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. The diplomatic spat threatens fragile peace efforts.

Brit Jailed in Iran for a Decade on Spying Charges

Exclusive: The harrowing ten-year ordeal of a British family whose son, Anoosheh Ashoori, remains imprisoned in Iran on widely condemned espionage charges. A desperate plea for justice from a heartbroken mother and father.

Netanyahu Accused of Sabotaging Qatar Truce Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing explosive allegations from his own officials, who claim he deliberately undermined US-backed hostage negotiations with Qatar to cling to power and appease his coalition.

Israel's Shocking Qatar Bombing Threat Revealed

EXCLUSIVE: Israel's Mossad chief made a staggering threat to Qatari officials, warning that Doha would be treated like Gaza if they failed to deliver on a hostage deal with Hamas, The Mirror can reveal.

Israel Airstrike Targets Qatar's Gaza Ceasefire Mediators

Qatar issues a stern warning, accusing Israel of a 'barbaric' airstrike that targeted its Gaza ceasefire mediation office. The attack threatens to derail fragile truce talks and hostage negotiations, escalating tensions in the region.

Student freed after 903 days in Hezbollah captivity

Elkana Harel, a graduate student, has been released after nearly two and a half years as a Hezbollah hostage in Lebanon. His emotional return to Israel marks the end of a protracted diplomatic ordeal.

Princeton Student Held Hostage in Iraq by Iran-Backed Group

Exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral candidate at Princeton, is being held by the Shia militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. The Israeli government confirms her Iranian-backed captivity is due to her Israeli citizenship.

Princeton Student Freed from Hezbollah Hostage Ordeal

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.

Israel's Doha Assassination Plot Exposed

Sensational intelligence reports expose a rejected Israeli plan for a targeted assassination in Qatar, threatening fragile peace talks and sparking global diplomatic outrage.

Qatar Mediates Hamas Leadership Move Amid Gaza Truce Talks

In a significant diplomatic shift, Qatar announces it is mediating the relocation of Hamas's political leaders from Doha, a move that coincides with critical negotiations for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.

Israeli Forces Encircle Gaza City in Major Ground Offensive

Israeli troops have fully encircled Gaza City, cutting it off from the rest of the Strip in a major escalation of the ground offensive against Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu declares 'significant stage' in war, amid ongoing hostage negotiations and inter

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks: Hostage Deal Negotiations

High-stakes negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, are underway to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. The proposed deal could pause the four-month conflict and allow crucial humanitarian aid into th

Gang jailed for honeytrap machete kidnapping of football barber

A ruthless gang who lured a Premier League footballer's barber into a honeytrap before holding him hostage and torturing him with a machete has been jailed for over 40 years. The shocking blackmail plot was orchestrated by a female member of the group.

Suranne Jones' Real Hostage Ordeal Inspired BBC Drama

BBC's 'The Choice' star Suranne Jones reveals how a terrifying real-life hostage experience fuelled her gripping performance, detailing the psychological impact and her journey from trauma to triumph.

Brit in Iran Jail: Family's Anguish After Trump Comment

The family of British-Iranian national Morad Tahbaz, imprisoned in Iran, express deep concern after Donald Trump's controversial election remarks suggested he would not prioritise their loved one's release.

British-Iranian jailed in Tehran on espionage charges

Exclusive: A British-Iranian citizen from East Sussex has been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, raising fears of a new hostage diplomacy crisis between London and Tehran.

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