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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10‑Day Ceasefire as Trump Announces Breakthrough

  Israel and Lebanon Reach 10‑Day Ceasefire Following Trump Announcement Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the truce followed “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.  The ceasefire comes after more than six weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran‑backed armed group operating in southern Lebanon. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced more than a million residents, while Israel has maintained a 10‑kilometre security zone in southern Lebanon. Trump stated that both leaders agreed to begin the truce to pursue peace, adding that he plans to invite them to the White House for the first direct talks between the two countries since 1983. Lebanese officials have welcomed the ceasefire, though Hezbollah has said its adherence depends on Israel halting all attacks....

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Your daily horoscope: May 7, 2025

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Self-belief is the key to success and you have oodles of the stuff. Set your sights high and once you have reached one goal move on quickly to the next. You may fail once or twice along the way but you will succeed more often than not.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Don’t let trivial issues and trivial people distract you. You have a lot to do and only a limited time in which to do it and the last thing you need is to be sidetracked by idiots with ideas that won’t last a minute in the real world.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

If something hasn’t worked out for you then so be it. There will be other opportunities to shine and what looks like a minor tragedy now could look like a stroke of good fortune later in the month. The universe knows what you need.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

You may be about to take an important decision but before you do you must make sure you have examined every bit of information that could make a difference. Yes, of course you can trust your instincts, but the facts are important as well.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

If you enjoy your work then keep at it and pay no heed to those who say you are wasting your time on an issue that is of no real importance. They may actually be right but if it brings a smile to your face that’s good enough.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

If you make an effort to help a friend in need today that friend will go out of their way to return the favour later in the month when it is you who needs assistance. No good deed ever goes unrewarded, not that you are looking for payment.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Make sure each step you take today is planned in advance and don’t try to push yourself to go further or faster than feels natural. Your rivals are watching closely and if you stumble or make a minor error they will use that to trash your reputation.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You can probably bluff your way out of the tight situation you now find yourself in but a better tactic would be to hold up your hands and admit that you are out of your depth. No one expects you to be perfect, so don’t expect it of yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Strive to stay on good terms with partners and colleagues today, even though there will be times when their actions are so ridiculous that you want to scream in frustration. It takes all sorts to make a world and not everyone can be as switched on as you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You know that someone is taking your generosity for granted and you know you should do something about it, but what? Let them know you possess information that could be embarrassing if it were to become public knowledge. It’s called blackmail.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

The sun in your fellow earth sign of Taurus means you hold all the best cards and now you must decide how to play them. Instead of laying them all down for one big win try spacing them out. Several smaller wins could add up to more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

The sun’s position in the domestic area of your chart means you can and you must spend more time with the people you love than the people you work with. All relationships are important but family ties come before everything else.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You will be confronted with a situation that you do not have the experience to deal with, so be smart and call in someone who can guide you. It’s not a sign of failure that you need to rely on expert advice, it’s a sign of maturity.

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