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Israelis gather in Tel Aviv calling for the release of hostages. Hamas said that it was delaying the release of a second group of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners until Israel complies with a truce agreement, in a bitter blow to relatives. IMAGES
"Two American citizens held by Hamas since October 7 were released. These two Americans are safely in the hands of Israeli authorities in Israel," announces US Secretary of State Antony Blinken while addressing a press briefing. "We welcome their release. We share in the relief that their families, friends and loved ones are feeling," he adds. SOUNDBITE
Handout footage shows an aircraft flying under the banner of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) departing from Mocha airport to Sanaa with released Huthi prisoners, on the second day of the Yemen civil war prisoner exchange between Huthi rebels and Saudi-led government forces. IMAGES
Olivier Dubois, a French journalist and the world's sole remaining French hostage has been released after being kidnapped by jihadists in the Sahel in 2021. The US aid worker, Jeffery Woodke, who has been held captive since 2016 can also be seen in the footage. IMAGES
US and Chinese officials have made progress after two days of high-level trade negotiations,says US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. "We have had productive two days of discussions," he tells reporters just before top Chinese trade envoy Liu He is due to meet President Donald Trump. SOUNDBITE