Monitoring the status of hostages still in Gaza after Hamas’s attack

A total of 251 people were taken in the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. We’re tracking what happened to each of them.

Source: Washington Post

Albanese sparks anger with pledge over controversial salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour

Prime minister tells Salmon Tasmania of promise to change legislation and allow ‘sustainable’ farming to continue

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Source: The Guardian

How is Dresden commemorating the 1945 WWII Allied bombing?

At the end of World War II, Allied forces destroyed the baroque German city on the Elbe. Debate continues about whether the raids were morally or militarily justified. But 80 …

Source: Deutsche Welle

German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) believes that he can return to office following the election on February 23. But the conservative CDU/CSU alliance is ahead in the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend poll.

Source: Deutsche Welle

'My wife fears sex, I fear death' - impacts of the USAID freeze

Despite a US waiver allowing the resumption of humanitarian help, life-saving services have shut.

Source: BBC

Watch: Celebrations in Israel as three more hostages freed

Alexander Troufanov, Yair Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday morning.

Source: BBC

Super Bowl LIX — Eagles pull Chiefs apart in dominant win

The Philadelphia Eagles put on a dominant display, securing their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. The victory dashed the Chiefs' hopes of becoming the first team to win …

Source: Deutsche Welle

India Maha Kumbh stampede: Why these crowd events happen

Early reports suggested at least seven people had died, perhaps more, in a stampede at a Hindu gathering in the city of Prayagraj. Researchers in Germany have tried to explain …

Source: Deutsche Welle

India-Germany submarine deal: What does it mean for Russia?

Germany's Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner. However, the deal is not necessarily a sign that New Delhi will end its defense …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ministers face questions about Prince Andrew’s use of public money

Labour peer will ask the government about the Duke of York’s conduct after calling for greater scrutiny of the royals in parliament

The government is to face questions about Prince …

Source: The Guardian

🔴 Hamas transfers three Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza after 16 months in captivity

Source: France 24

Hamas names hostages it will release Saturday, including American citizen

The announcement Friday appeared to resolve a dispute between Hamas and Israel that had imperiled a ceasefire agreement.

Source: Washington Post