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Feb 2024
30m 16s

Two Israeli hostages freed from Gaza

Bbc World Service
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The men - held by Hamas - were rescued from a residential building in the city of Rafah. Also: Kenyans mourns the tragic loss of their world record breaking marathon runner, and how Taylor Swift's boyfriend is looking forward to a special celebration after his Super Bowl win.

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