Oliver Conway

But apart from that hiccup, the ceasefire agreement appears to be holding reasonably well.

But apart from that hiccup, the ceasefire agreement appears to be holding reasonably well.

Our Middle East regional editor, Sebastian Asher. In the aftermath of the Hamas massacre of 7 October, Israel said its objective was to destroy the Palestinian group that's run Gaza for nearly two decades. However, despite its military operation, the scenes at the latest hostage handover suggest that Hamas remains in charge.

Our Middle East regional editor, Sebastian Asher. In the aftermath of the Hamas massacre of 7 October, Israel said its objective was to destroy the Palestinian group that's run Gaza for nearly two decades. However, despite its military operation, the scenes at the latest hostage handover suggest that Hamas remains in charge.

Owen Bennett-Jones spoke to Hugh Lovett from the European Council on Foreign Relations about the group's capabilities.

Owen Bennett-Jones spoke to Hugh Lovett from the European Council on Foreign Relations about the group's capabilities.

You love it from the European Council on Foreign Relations talking to Owen Bennett-Jones. Meanwhile, the White House issued a statement saying the world celebrates as Donald Trump secures the release of four more Israeli hostages. The United States will continue with its great partner Israel to push for the release of all remaining hostages and the pursuit of peace throughout the region.

You love it from the European Council on Foreign Relations talking to Owen Bennett-Jones. Meanwhile, the White House issued a statement saying the world celebrates as Donald Trump secures the release of four more Israeli hostages. The United States will continue with its great partner Israel to push for the release of all remaining hostages and the pursuit of peace throughout the region.

And a quick reminder that if there's anything you want to know about Donald Trump's first week back in the White House, then do get in contact as we're recording a Q&A special next week. If you'd like to ask about his actions on cryptocurrencies, pardons, climate change, immigration tariffs or anything else, then email us. The address? globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk or find us on X at Global News Pod.

And a quick reminder that if there's anything you want to know about Donald Trump's first week back in the White House, then do get in contact as we're recording a Q&A special next week. If you'd like to ask about his actions on cryptocurrencies, pardons, climate change, immigration tariffs or anything else, then email us. The address? globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk or find us on X at Global News Pod.

And it would be great if you could record your question as a voice note. Thanks. Other news now. And 13 foreign peacekeepers have been killed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Congolese army is trying to hold back Rwandan-backed rebels. The M23 group is advancing on the city of Goma on the border with Rwanda.

And it would be great if you could record your question as a voice note. Thanks. Other news now. And 13 foreign peacekeepers have been killed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Congolese army is trying to hold back Rwandan-backed rebels. The M23 group is advancing on the city of Goma on the border with Rwanda.

Although they've been operating in the area for years, they have never made such great territorial gains, and are doing so partly because of revenues from taxing mining operations. The BBC's Emery Makumeno was at a government press conference and told us more about what was said.

Although they've been operating in the area for years, they have never made such great territorial gains, and are doing so partly because of revenues from taxing mining operations. The BBC's Emery Makumeno was at a government press conference and told us more about what was said.

Emery Makumeno in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa. Police in the Netherlands are hunting for thieves who apparently blasted their way into a museum and stole priceless artefacts. The gang broke into the Drents Museum in Assen overnight, escaping with pieces on loan from Romania, some of which dated back to the 5th century BC. Arthur Brand is an art theft investigator.

Emery Makumeno in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa. Police in the Netherlands are hunting for thieves who apparently blasted their way into a museum and stole priceless artefacts. The gang broke into the Drents Museum in Assen overnight, escaping with pieces on loan from Romania, some of which dated back to the 5th century BC. Arthur Brand is an art theft investigator.

Our correspondent in the Netherlands, Anna Holligan, told us more about the robbery.

Our correspondent in the Netherlands, Anna Holligan, told us more about the robbery.

Yeah, and tell us more about these items described as irreplaceable.

Yeah, and tell us more about these items described as irreplaceable.