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Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

Sunday, January 19 by ABC News

After being held by Hamas terrorists for 470 days, the first three hostages released on Sunday as part of the ceasefire deal were reunited with their mothers and airlifted to a hospital, according to Israeli officials.The now-former captives -- Romi Gonen, 24; Emily Damari,... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Israel cabinet approves ceasefire, government still to vote

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Qatari prime minister announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations... Read More.

Woman poisoned 1-year-old girl for months to exploit her for online donations: Police

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A woman has been arrested after allegedly poisoning a 1-year-old girl over two months so she could post videos of the child online in order to solicit donations from the public, police said.The Queensland Police in Australia said that the Morningside Child... Read More.

After charm offensive, Ukraine braces for Trumps return

Friday, January 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President-elect Donald Trump will return to office on Monday having promised a peace deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine, which is still raging nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin troops crossed into Ukraine expecting to be welcomed as heroes.It is... Read More.

Israeli strikes kill 86 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israeli strikes killed at least 86 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, Gaza's Civil Defence body in the Hamas-run territory said.More than 250 other people were injured in Israeli attacks,... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: Fires would have been extreme without climate change

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Israeli cabinet to ratify ceasefire on Friday

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Qatari prime minister announcing the deal Wednesday afternoon.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to ceasefire violations... Read More.

Israeli strikes kill 78 in Gaza since ceasefire announced, officials say

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israeli strikes killed at least 78 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, Gaza's Civil Defence body in the Hamas-run territory said.A total of 81 people were killed in Gaza in... Read More.

North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- Over 12,000 North Korean troops are estimated to be fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Camille Shea told the United Nations Security Council last week.Of those dispatched to the region, an estimated 300... Read More.

Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say

Thursday, January 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Pope Francis fell and injured his arm on Thursday in his residence, the Vatican said."This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a bruise to his right forearm, without fractures," the Vatican said in a... Read More.

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