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Hope for peace

TODAY marks the dawn of a new era of hope for the Middle East.

As US Vice-President JD Vance said yesterday, a truce brokered by Donald Trump has brought the region to “the cusp of true peace”.

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While other world leaders postured and bewailed, the US President used his extraordinary power of persuasion to force Hamas and Israel to strike a deal to end two years of bloodshed.

It means thousands of Palestinians will return to what is left of their homes and get the food and medical aid they need, and Israelis can welcome back loved ones taken hostage during the terrorist massacre which started the conflict.

The 19th Century German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck once said that politics is “the art of the possible”.

But hard-nosed businessman President Trump has proved it can also be “the art of the deal”.

The path to lasting peace is still littered with pitfalls.

Hamas must be made to disarm and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will have to be persuaded to drop his opposition to a future, self-ruling Palestinian state.

More tears will be shed in the days to come.

Much trauma awaits Israeli families whose loved ones return alive but emaciated or, tragically, in body bags.

There will also be anger if terrorist killers are freed as part of the deal.

Yet despite these hurdles, this is the brightest glimmer of hope the region has seen in a generation.

And if, one day, it leads to a lasting peace, the whole world will rejoice.

Win for justice

THE phrase “justice must be seen to be done” is as relevant today as when it was first uttered in court a century ago.

That is why The Sun challenged an order banning a child rapist from being identified as an asylum seeker.

In a shocking example of two-tier justice, both the prosecution and the offender’s lawyer had opposed our attempt to report his status.

But this newspaper chalked up a landmark victory for open justice and Press freedom by fighting to have the order overturned.

Judge Maria Lamb gave an instant ruling that we were right.

The jury took just two-and-a-half hours to convict the serial offender.

A double triumph for common sense.

Silly Mili

ED Miliband’s fixation with Net Zero gets more desperate and costly by the day.

The Energy Secretary is targeting well-off families with £7,500 “bribes” to fit green heat pump systems most of us can’t afford.

His barmy campaign confirms what we already knew about Mr Miliband’s obsession with meeting unrealistic carbon emission targets.

It’s a waste of money — and he is a waste of space.

The Twilight Saga teased a major announcement on Wednesday and fans finally have answers

Twilight enthusiasts have been left thrilled following a huge update from the iconic film series, but it’s not good news for all movie-goers.

The much-loved franchise, based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels, released five films between 2008 and 2012, with Breaking Dawn: Part 2 marking the end of the series.

Fast forward over a decade, and the saga made a cryptic announcement across social media on Wednesday (August 27). Fans were tantalised with an image featuring Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), accompanied by the words “Forever Begins Again, “The Twilight Saga,” and “This October.”

The post also included the mysterious caption “Tomorrow,” hinting that further details would be revealed on Thursday (August 28). Now, the enigma has finally been unveiled, reports the Manchester Evening News.

As many fans had speculated, the entire Twilight Saga is set to make a comeback in cinemas this October, perfectly timed for the first novel’s 20th anniversary.

On Thursday evening, the franchise posted a trailer on Instagram featuring clips from each of the five films, along with the caption: “All five films. Back in theatres. This October.”

Naturally, the announcement sent fans into a whirlwind of excitement, with many expressing their joy in the comments section.

One fan exclaimed: “Omg I get to see it in theatres for the first time,” while another simply wrote: “Finally.

“Exciting!!! I actually missed out on the first one in theatres,” enthused a third.

However, some sharp-eyed viewers have spotted that the trailer reveals the celebration will be “nationwide,” indicating the re-release is limited to American cinemas only.

International fans have been left devastated by this news. Expressing their frustration, one viewer raged: “Why only nationwide? ? ? This should be international thooooooo!!!”

Another added: “NOOO MAKE IT WORLDWIDE PLEASEEEEE,” whilst a third begged: “WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD?”

Currently, it seems only US-based audiences will get to enjoy this massive celebration.

Twilight follows the tale of teenager Bella, who becomes smitten with vampire Edward and gets dragged into the supernatural realm of bloodsuckers and werewolves.

The film series catapulted Pattinson and Stewart, who were establishing themselves in Hollywood at the time, to worldwide stardom.

During Love Island’s explosive Movie Night, Helena was exposed for calling her best friend Meg ‘a mug’ behind her back and criticising Dejon to others

Love Island viewers were left cheering from their sofas during Movie Night as Helena’s true colours were finally exposed to the entire villa. Once seen as Meg’s closest friend, Helena’s behind-the-back digs were aired for everyone to see, revealing a brutal betrayal that stunned both Islanders and Love Island fans alike.

In a clip titled “Mugged Off,” Helena was seen calling Meg “a mug” for giving Dejon another chance, just hours after comforting her to her face. The footage also showed Helena slamming Dejon to other Islanders in private, creating further chaos in the already tense villa.

Meg looked shocked and visibly upset as the truth played out in front of her, while Dejon sat in silence, taking in the brutal commentary. Meanwhile, the rest of the group watched in awkward disbelief as Helena’s two-faced behaviour was laid bare on the big screen.

Fans took to social media instantly to share their reactions. One viewer tweeted, “Helena got caught in 4K and it was beautiful to watch.” Another added, “Meg deserves better. That girl has been smiling in her face and stabbing her in the back.”

Someone else said: “OMG so happy Helena’s ways have finally been exposed.” Another echoed: “Meg can finally see how sneaky Helena and Harry actually are. Saying one thing to their face and another behind their backs. So weak.”

While Helena tried to defend herself after the screening, the damage appeared done. Many Islanders grew visibly cold toward her, with some questioning where her loyalties really lie.

Elsewhere, drama reached boiling point on Love Island tonight as the long-awaited Movie Night delivered one of the most explosive episodes of the season. Shocking footage from Casa Amor triggered a major fallout between Meg and Dejon, whose relationship now hangs in the balance.

Islanders gathered under the stars to watch secret clips from their time apart, but what was meant to be entertaining quickly turned tense. A montage of Dejon’s flirty behaviour, particularly his interactions with Andrada and Malisha, left Meg visibly shaken.

“F**ing hell, any more flirting?”, Meg exclaimed after watching her partner entertain connections during Casa Amor. The comment sent a ripple through the group as Dejon attempted to defend himself, but the damage had already been done.

The tension escalated when Andrada, who had formed a connection with Dejon during Casa, was pulled into the confrontation. Putting her foot down, she said: “I’m going to stand my ground,” as Dejon tried to interject.

Later that evening, Meg pulled Dejon aside to confront him privately, accusing him of embarrassing her in front of the entire villa. “I feel violated in front of all of the girls,” she told him, holding back tears.

Dejon, seemingly caught off-guard by the intensity of her reaction, struggled to explain himself. He admitted to being confused, saying he didn’t know if he was truly being honest, with Meg or himself after his true actions were finally exposed to the girl he had been coupled up with from day one.

Meanwhile, social media lit up with mixed reactions. Some viewers backed Meg’s emotional response, while others questioned her decision to direct her anger at Andrada rather than Dejon. One viewer on X said: “Meg was WAY too calm for what she just saw. If I were her? Explosions. Nuclear. #LoveIsland”

Another echoed: “Dejon fumbled Meg for a Casa flirt and a laugh? Make it make sense. #MovieNightMadness.” Someone else added: “I actually think Meg was more mad at Andrada than Dejon?? Redirect that anger, babe.”

Elsewhere, another fan said: “Dejon is acting confused like he didn’t just get EXPOSED on the big screen. Please. And Andrada staying calm while getting glares from Meg is iconic.”

Love Island continues on Sunday night at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.

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