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U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas had agreed to terms for the release of all hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, a major breakthrough in the U.S.- and Qatari-brokered negotiations to end their two-year war. Read More … [Read more...] about Hostages to be released ‘very soon,’ Trump says, as Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of peace deal

U.K. counter terrorism police on Wednesday revealed the man who attacked a Manchester synagogue made an emergency call to police during his rampage to "pledge allegiance" to Islamic State. Read More … [Read more...] about Manchester attacker cited Islamic State allegiance in call to police, officials say

The Supreme Court of Canada is marking its 150th anniversary this year and decided for the first time in 39 years to have a formal opening ceremony that involved an unveiling of sorts that has provoked debate among the legal profession. Read More … [Read more...] about Supreme Court’s ditching of ceremonial ‘Santa robes’ sparks sartorial debate among legal profession

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution against political opponents. Read More … [Read more...] about Former FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump

First Reading is a Canadian politics newsletter curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up here. Read More … [Read more...] about FIRST READING: Poll shows Tories climbing back as Carney trust erodes