WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. officials have considered negotiating a unilateral deal with Palestinian Hamas militants to release five American hostages held in Gaza if ceasefire talks involving Israel fail, NBC News reported on Monday. Officials are hoping to recover the bodies of three other Americans who were killed that day, NBC reported. Asked about the report, Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer told reporters that all countries should do whatever they can to get hostages out. "We have called on all countries, all countries to put as much pressure on Hamas as they possibly can to release the hostages," he said. The Hamas attack killed 1,200 people and took some 250 others hostage, according to Israeli tallies.

And like other service providers, universities have begun outsourcing some of their “services”. That is particularly true of foundation and pre-master’s programmes, which are increasingly being offered in close collaboration with for-profit private providers. The proliferation of such preparatory courses has the potential to broaden access to higher education while shoring up universities’ emptying coffers. Private providers may struggle to replicate this ingrained quality assurance owing to a potentially less established academic culture. Those allegations prompted the QAA’s current review of academic standards on international foundation programmes.

The tainted First Minister on 22:17 - Jun 6 by raynor94Cracks are beginning to show, Jenny Rathbone a Labour member has come out and said she doesn't know if he can carry on. “Ms Rathbone told BBC Radio Wales Drive that the "reputation of the Senedd is at risk" and that accepting money from people convicted of environmental offences "is a problem". She said the issue had been raised on the doorstep during the general election campaign. Asked if Mr Gething could brush off the defeat and carry on as before, she said: "I don't know. I have to be honest, I think this is poor show on her part and in my opinion questions her judgement - Gething out - Rathbone out too.

After two-and-a-half weeks of waiting, United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS team have decided to back Ten Hag and keep faith with the Dutchman. United looked at alternatives to Ten Hag, with England boss Gareth Southgate, Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi all considered as potential successors. Ten Hag, who has one year left on his current contract, saved himself by steering United to a stunning FA Cup final win over local rivals Manchester City last month. But with several key players back from injury, the beleaguered United boss masterminded a stunning 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola's all-conquering side to a stunning and shock victory. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

We replaced our AC central unit a couple of years ago and went 1 ton up on it’s capacity. The upright fans cool it off enough out there where it is tolerable to sit out there for a bit. “What happens is that dilates the blood vessels in your skin, which helps the body dissipate heat, which allows your body to cool off, to fall asleep..Hydrate….Hydrate...Hydrate. I suggest if you do not have AC in your house… You can buy a small portable ( not window) AC and place it in a room and it helps a lot. I know my grandmother and Mother used a pressure cooker a lot in the summer and did not fire up the oven.

Also, we do pay, we pay national insurance and tax. At point of use, the NHS was better for us all. Nearly 50% of Americans struggle to afford healthcare, many many are in debt because of healthcare and bankruptcy is high. He's not been able to answer difficult questions regarding their ideas this run up to election, he just doesn't have the brains. He has no idea how to run a country successfully and no way is he ready to be in power of the UK.

Rishi Sunak had to “go without” Sky TV as a child because his parents were making sacrifices for his education, the prime minister has said. Sunak cited his parents’ refusal to pay for the subscription channel as an example of having to “go without”, as he was pressed on whether he was in touch with the struggles of ordinary people. In an interview with ITV News conducted on the afternoon he returned from the D-Day commemorations early, Sunak also said that events in Normandy “ran over”. Sunak with his parents Usha, left, and Yashvir. He said that the family made financial sacrifices to pay for his private school fees SIMON WALKERApologising for having kept Paul Brand, the ITV journalist, waiting, Sunak said: “It all just ran over.” While the prime minister attended events in Normandy on

The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million. The Crosby-Schoyen Codex was previously owned by the Norwegian businessman and rare book collector Martin Schoyen, and contains the earliest complete copies of two texts from the Bible -- the book of Jonah and Peter's first epistle. Bidding for the text at Christie's auction house started at £1.7 million for a mix of enthusiastic online and in-person bidders. That surpassed the $30.8 million that Microsoft founder Bill Gates paid in 1994 for Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester manuscript. The most expensive historical document remains one of the first prints of the US Constitution, which Sotheby's sold for $43 million in November 2021.str/phz/js

"I'm not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with our party and frustrated with me," he said at the launch of the Conservatives' manifesto, setting out its future policy pledges. "Things have not always been easy, and we have not got everything right, but we are the only party in this election with the big ideas to make our country a better place to live. "This is a recipe for five more years of Tory chaos, which will leave the British people paying the price," said Labour's would-be finance minister Rachel Reeves.Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, described the tax cuts as "giveaways paid for by uncertain, unspecific and apparently victimless savings. ""Forgive a degree of scepticism," he said.As part of the pledges, Sunak said he would help the self-employed by abolishing their main National Insurance rate by the end of the next parliament, a possible boost to 4.3 million people who make up around 13% of all employment.But so far, Sunak's message has failed to dent the Labour lead. Some polls show many voters want change and greater investment in public services rather than tax cuts, which they have yet to feel the benefit from.Others are still grappling with the fallout from Truss's chaotic tenure.The Conservatives also now face a challenge from the right-wing Reform UK party, which, under the leadership of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, has vowed to lead a "revolt" against the Conservatives.Labour will launch its manifesto on Thursday.

Nevertheless, the 2010 “Strategic Concept” made no mention whatsoever of China (NATO 2010). Greater investment and attention on the part of NATO members should be more of a stabilizing force. Nevertheless, they are wary of any steps undertaken by NATO members in their own region that could be provocative and escalatory. To avoid misunderstandings, NATO members and the AP4 should consider their expectations in the event of such a contingency. For various reasons, the idea of the office – originally proposed in Tokyo – was rejected by NATO members at the last NATO Summit.

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Celtic are eyeing up a move for 35-year-old Newcastle United and Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. (Daily Record), externalLiverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is tempted by the prospect of Champions League football at Celtic but the Glasgow giants know that even a club-record bid of £15m might not even be enough. (HITC), externalSaudi club Al-Ettifaq "expect" that a "suitable" offer will tempt Rangers to cash-in on James Tavernier and Connor Goldson. (Football Insider), externalFull-back Ridvan Yilmaz, linked with clubs in his native Turkey, has no plans to leave Rangers this summer, his agent has confirmed. (Sport, external - in Spanish)Sweden defender Niklas Hult insists the tactics of Jimmy Thelin, which can be "confusing" at first, will bring success to Aberdeen - if players and fans show patience.

"Hong Kong, once a vibrant and politically diverse community is slowly becoming a totalitarian state. He also accused Britain and other countries of attempting to interfere in Hong Kong's legal affairs.Chinese and Hong Kong authorities say the national security law is necessary and has brought stability. "Some UK officials and politicians try to weaponise the UK's judicial influence to target China and HKSAR (Hong Kong)" Lee told reporters. "A judge is entitled to his personal political preferences, but that is not a judge's area of professional expertise. "The real problem is that the decision is symptomatic of a growing malaise in the Hong Kong judiciary," Sumption wrote.

In the run-up to July's general election, the Guardian video team is touring the UK looking at the issues that matter to voters. After swimmers and rowers fell sick from sewage discharges into the River Thames we went to the seat of Henley and Thame to see how environmental concerns rank for voters in a seat that has been Conservative for more than 100 years

Nigel Farage had what appeared to be two coffee cups thrown at him on the campaign trail in South Yorkshire - days after he was drenched by a banana milkshake. A man in a red hoodie could be seen shouting from a work site as the Reform UK leader was waving at supporters from the top of his party's battlebus in Barnsley. Workers appeared to then haul the man from the site before police officers arrested him