BBC News with Jonathan Izard

Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have agreed to end a mass hunger strike following a deal brokered by Egypt and Jordan. Sixteen hundred people were taking part in the strike which began in mid-April. John Donnison reports.

A key element of the agreement was over the issue of what Israel calls 'administrative detention' – laws which allow prisoners to be held without trial or charges. Officials from both sides said it was agreed that the 300 Palestinians currently held under such conditions would not have their detentions extended beyond their current terms, unless new evidence emerges against them. It means they could all be freed within six months. Israel also agreed to allow more family visits. In exchange, Israel says all Palestinian prisoners had to agree not to engage in what it called 'further terrorist activity'.

Talks on forming an emergency coalition government in Greece have ended for the day with no sign of progress. The negotiations will resume on Tuesday. The Greek president had summoned the leaders of all the main parties to try to bridge deep divisions over the austerity measures imposed by the country's creditors. Mark Lowen is in Athens.

One proposal under discussion is that of the president to form a government of technocrats made up of what it described as 'distinguished and non-political' figures. That has received a mixed reaction from some parties, aware that many Greeks resent the country's outgoing prime minister for being an appointed technocrat rather than an elected leader. If these last-ditch talks fail, Greece will face fresh elections, prolonged political instability, and possibly a slide towards an exit from the euro.