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

Three Israelis and 369 Palestinians released after week of ceasefire tensions

Hostages and prisoners reunited with loved ones as political concerns turn to second phase of truce

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Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages from …

Source: The Guardian

Venice prepares for 2025 Carnival, paying tribute to Giacomo Casanova

Venice woke up to rain today, but the spirit of the city’s Carnival shines through. St. Mark’s Square, the beating heart of the city, has been bustling throughout the day …

Source: France 24

What does US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement mean for the climate?

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the world is bracing for another all-out attack on environmental policies. Among his first targets was the Paris climate pact.

Source: Deutsche Welle

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

Davos: Trump backs $500-billion AI deal, adding to WEF buzz

The investment decision by some of the world's most prominent tech firms coincides with Donald Trump's move to rescind an order addressing AI's potential risks. Some have cheered the decision, …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website

Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’

The 26-year-old golf club heir charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer in an …

Source: The Guardian

Germany: 2 injured in Munich car ramming die

A mother and her two-year-old died due to their injuries. Prosecutors had said they believed the suspect had an "Islamist motive."

Source: Deutsche Welle

Major tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas city area, US

An outbreak of the infectious lung disease TB in Kansas is one of the largest ever recorded in the US. What is TB, and why have cases risen since the …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC

Rebels make rapid advance into capital of South Kivu province, less than a month after taking Goma

Rebels from the Rwandan-backed M23 group have entered Bukavu, the capital of South …

Source: The Guardian

What Trump's EPA pick, Lee Zeldin, would mean for climate

Donald Trump has tapped former Republican Representative Lee Zeldin to head the US's Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, is expected to undo dozens of environmental regulations.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is sponsorship controversial?

Bayern Munich's sponsorship deal with Rwanda is "blood stained" and must end, according to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing conflict in eastern Congo has posed serious questions for …

Source: Deutsche Welle