Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal

Israel's government says Hamas must free three living hostages on Saturday or the ceasefire will end.

Source: BBC

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Source: The Economist

US to have seat at Chagos talks, says Mauritian PM

Navin Ramgoolam says the acceptance of a US presence shows he is willing to find common ground.

Source: BBC

Hamas says it will adhere to Gaza ceasefire, release 3 hostages Saturday

Hamas says it will adhere to the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza after threatening to delay the next release of 3 Israeli hostages.

Source: CBS News

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Source: The Economist

Hegseth team invites far-right activist Jack Posobiec on overseas trip

The offer to invite Posobiec on Pete Hegseth’s trip triggered alarm among Pentagon officials concerned about the military being dragged into partisan warfare.

Source: Washington Post

U.S. aircraft carrier collides with merchant vessel near Egypt

There were no reports of injuries or flooding after the USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision, the Navy said.

Source: CBS News

What Trump’s assault on USAid means for the world – podcast

What will the world look like without US foreign assistance? Nesrine Malik reports

“My community, living here in the refugee camp, is already vulnerable,” Sahat Zia tells Lucy Hough. …

Source: The Guardian

Watch moment man is swallowed by humpback whale

Dell Simancas captures the moment his son, Adrián, is swallowed and spat out by a humpback whale.

Source: BBC

Suspect in Christmas cake poisoning found dead in jail cell

The Brazilian woman had been accused of murdering three members of her husband's family on Christmas Eve.

Source: BBC

Starved, threatened and abused: Parents of freed Hamas hostages give details of ordeal

The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.

Source: BBC

In U-turn, Hamas says it will release hostages and recommits to Gaza ceasefire

Hamas said Thursday it will release Israeli hostages on the previously agreed upon timeline as part of its fragile ceasefire with Israel.

Source: NBC News