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Sarah Mullally (63), Bishop of London and a former nurse, has been named Archbishop of Canterbury. She will become the first woman to lead the Church of England after the 105 men who previously held the title. British media comment on Mullally's historic appointment.

Andrej Babiš's ANO party has won the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic with 34.5 percent of the vote. After four years in the opposition, the former prime minister is now poised to make a comeback. Commentators discuss the reasons behind the billionaire's success and discuss whether the Czech Republic will now abandon its pro-European, pro-Ukrainian course.

The Palestinian terrorist militia Hamas has accepted parts of US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to resolve the Gaza conflict. Initial talks are scheduled to begin in Egypt today, Monday. While Israel and the US expect an agreement to be reached soon, Hamas is keeping its cards close to its chest. Commentators assess the chances of peace in the Middle East.

Israel has intercepted the international Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to bring aid to the Gaza Strip, long before it reached the coast, and seized its 40 ships and boats. Of the 462 people on board, more than 300 are still in Israeli custody. Israel described the flotilla's mission as a provocation and is in the process of deporting the activists one after the other.