American hostage freed by Hamas in latest exchange amid tense ceasefire

Israeli American dual national Sagui Dekel-Chen was released by Hamas, along with Alexander Troufanov and Iair Horn. In exchange, Israel freed 369 Palestinian prisoners.

Source: Washington Post

Are immigrants still welcome in Mayor Eric Adams' New York City? We asked New Yorkers.

New York City's mayor has embraced a more conservative, less immigrant friendly stance. What does that mean for a city that's built it's identity on immigration?

Source: NPR

Victoires de la Musique awards: Singer-songwriter Santa wins album of the year

The 40th edition of the Victoires de la Musique celebrated this year’s standout artists. Zaho de Sagazan claimed another win, while rapper-singer Gims took home his first trophy.

Source: France 24

Baltic states break away from Russia’s power grid

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia have disconnected from Russia's power grid, which is a move that leaders say will save them from "geopolitical blackmail."

Source: Deutsche Welle

Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'European army' to defend continent from Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the creation of a European army to defend the continent against Russian aggression and warned that Russia was not preparing for credible peace talks …

Source: NBC News

Woman shot dead at Kent pub

Police recover vehicle and firearm from Dartford crossing after woman in 40s killed in Knockholt

A woman in her 40s has been shot dead at a pub in Knockholt, Kent.

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Source: The Guardian

Protests over train station collapse grip Serbia, demand government action

Students march in Serbia, seeking justice for train station victims and accountability for corruption and nepotism.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth

Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed

Adrián Simancas had been paddling for two hours in the …

Source: The Guardian

Trump's tariffs stoke trade war, inflation fears

Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have shocked financial markets. Economists say the move has thrown the global trade order into "chaos."

Source: Deutsche Welle

Hamas, Israel exchange captives and prisoners amid fragile ceasefire

Hamas released three captives in Gaza and Israel freed hundreds of Palestinians.

Source: Al Jazeera

More than 25 people arrested in Lebanon after attack on UN convoy

More than 25 people have been arrested in Lebanon after a convoy carrying United Nations peacekeepers came under attack on Friday. The force’s outgoing deputy commander and a Nepalese soldier …

Source: France 24

Trans-Atlantic turning point: Donald Trump tests EU-US ties

The European Union is striving to demonstrate its economic independence from the United States while remaining dependent on US military protection. It's the bloc's latest challenge in relations with its …

Source: Deutsche Welle