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The Guardian is one of a number of papers to carry a picture of 85-year-old Yocheved Lifschitz, one of two hostages released by Hamas on Monday, shaking the hand of one of her captors as she is freed. The paper says Ms Lifschitz told the man “Shalom” – a Hebrew word meaning “peace” and often used as a salutation – and later said at a press conference that, after some initial violence, she had been treated with “care” and “gentleness”.

Guardian Front Page 30th of December 2024

Ministers have initiated thorough structural surveys of numerous post-war school buildings in England, addressing concerns about defects associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, which may pose safety risks, following reports of structural issues in thousands of such buildings.

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Guardian Front Page 28th of December 2024

A recent investigation reveals that over 1.5 million children in the UK are attending schools in serious disrepair due to years of neglect in infrastructure investment, prompting urgent calls for the government to address the hazardous conditions threatening student safety and learning environments.

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Guardian Front Page 27th of December 2024

The NHS is facing significant challenges and potential stagnation due to delays in implementing crucial reforms proposed by Wes Streeting, raising concerns about increasing wait times and service disruptions during a period of heightened demand.

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