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Your lookahead horoscope: February 1, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You’re not much for inner conflict – you are generally happy with who you are and what you want from life – but there will be times this year when doubts start creeping in. Use those doubts to push your expectations to a much higher level. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Anyone who suggests that you might like to try a different method or routine is going to wish they had kept their mouth shut. You are in no mood to take advice or admit that you don’t know it all. Your ego won’t allow it. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If you have to make allowances for a loved one’s erratic behavior that’s the price you must pay for keeping things sweet on the home front. You can though be a positive influence on them by showing how to get things done without losing your cool. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You may be searching too hard for a solution to a problem that isn’t really much of a problem at all. The more others say you need to do something drastic the more you should ...

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Egypt Proposes Ceasefire Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict

Egypt has stepped forward with a new truce proposal aimed at restoring peace in Gaza, following a surge in violence that has claimed the lives of at least 65 Palestinians in the past 24 hours. The escalation began after Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas, effectively ending a two-month period of relative calm.

The Egyptian plan reportedly includes a phased approach, with Hamas releasing five Israeli hostages each week. In return, Israel would implement the second phase of the ceasefire after the first week. The proposal also outlines a timeline for Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza, backed by U.S. guarantees.

While both Hamas and the U.S. have expressed tentative agreement to the proposal, Israel has yet to respond. The situation remains dire, with nearly 700 Palestinians reported killed since the resumption of hostilities, including many women and children. Humanitarian agencies have raised alarms over the worsening conditions in Gaza, where thousands are displaced and essential supplies are running critically low.

This latest effort by Egypt underscores the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict, as the region faces a mounting humanitarian crisis.

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