Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal that will see pause in fighting, hostages released

See the latest forecast covering the UK

The BBC's Carol Kirkwood explains what the next few days will look like across the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Venezuelan Regime Hunts for Foreign Hostages to Pressure Its Rivals

Maduro has turned up the heat on the incoming Trump administration by recently seizing 50 foreigners, several of them American passport holders.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Israeli PM office denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages to release in event of deal

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Will we see more northern lights in 2025?

We had multiple nights of dazzling northern lights last year — will that trend continue in 2025?

The Hill - Jan. 5

Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume

It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests

Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack

Family of now 19-year-old conscript Liri Albag appeals to PM to ‘take decisions as if it were your own children there’. The armed wing of Hamas has released a video it says is of an Israeli hostage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s push to pause TikTok ban

The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay the implementation of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. or force ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.

Wired - Jan. 4

Jimmy Carter’s Funeral: See the Full Schedule of Events

The gestures of remembrance have all been selected to reflect the 39th president’s rural roots and political career in Georgia and Washington, and his legacy of global advocacy.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail

The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

12:30 Report — Johnson fights for Speakership

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s the first Friday of 2025! Happy first day of the 119th Congress to all who celebrate. It sure is off to an eventful start. Here’s what’s happening: Mike Johnson is ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Top UFC fights announced for 2025: Islam Makhachev, Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and more all compete

More than half a dozen current or former UFC champions will compete in a three-week window

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Justin Baldoni lawyer: Will release text messages for 'world to see'

In a TODAY exclusive, Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, addressed the ongoing legal dispute involving the “It Ends With Us” stars, following Baldoni's lawsuit against The New York Times. ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Notre Dame Reaches the College Football Playoff Semifinals

Stellar defense from the Fighting Irish helped secure a 23-10 victory over Georgia and a date with Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

'We'll see' - Ancelotti on signings amid TAA rebuff

Carlo Ancelotti said "we'll see" if Real Madrid can add to their squad in January after an approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold was rejected.

ESPN - Jan. 3

The 50 must-see TV shows for 2025

Sally Wainwright goes punk! Michaela Coel is back! And Robert De Niro smashes on to streaming like a man with something to prove! Here’s your complete guide to 2025’s unmissable TV . Thanks to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Irish shut down Georgia to reach CFP semifinals

Carried by its defense and special teams, Notre Dame made enough big plays to topple No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and reach the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN - Jan. 2

'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight

Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Carvana slammed by Hindenburg, and the stock pauses its meteoric rise

Carvana Co. stock closed about 2% lower on Thursday after a scathing short-seller report called the company’s turnaround a “mirage,” after initially adding to gains that have topped 300% in the ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit

Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans

How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.

Politico - Jan. 2

Taken to brink, Texas shows 'fight' in CFP thriller

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team for its resilience after it found a way to beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime despite blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.

ESPN - Jan. 2

2025: The Year Commercial Space Reaches Even Higher?

Space is open for business, and with a entrepreneur astronaut tapped to lead NASA, the promise of startups and small private space companies may be a hallmark of 2025. And, of course, giant rockets.

Inc. - Jan. 2

5 lobbying fights looming in 2025

Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity

Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

California's fentanyl fight: Politicians v. grieving parents

This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them

The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.