Trump sets his sights on Gaza property deal

Trump helped secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Can it last?

US and Israeli administrations face tough political calculations — and vast undertaking of rebuilding Palestinian enclave

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Watch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981

Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

UK's Chagos handover on hold to allow Trump to consider the deal

The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Gaza ceasefire deal announced during Marco Rubio Senate confirmation hearing

News broke of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during Marco Rubio's Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state. See the moment.

CBS News - Jan. 15

UK says a deal on the Chagos Islands won't be finalized until Trump is consulted

Britain’s government has confirmed that it will not finalize a deal to hand over sovereignty of the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius until President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

Gaza ceasefire negotiations hit last-minute snag, delaying anticipated deal to pause war

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas hit a last-minute snag, delaying the expected announcement of a ceasefire agreement to pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip

ABC News - Jan. 15

Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Israel-Gaza war live: ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement

US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security. Gaza ceasefire negotiations ‘right on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Gaza ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar with signs deal is close

Israeli and Hamas negotiators are said to be involved in the first indirect talks in the same building.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Israel, Hamas on Verge of Deal for Gaza Cease-Fire

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending war

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Cowboys, Mike McCarthy have yet to open contract talks as current deal set to expire, per report

McCarthy's contract runs out on Tuesday and will then become coaching free agent

CBS Sports - Jan. 13

Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely

There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Israel-Gaza war live: final draft of Gaza hostage deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’, says official

Palestinian official close to talks tells Reuters that information from Doha is ‘very promising’, saying ‘gaps are being narrowed’. The Iran-backed Hezbollah group are reported to have postponed an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Confirmations for Trump's controversial cabinet picks set to begin

President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks are set to undergo confirmation hearings this week, as preparations for Trump’s Jan.20 inauguration ramp up. Over the course of four days, ...

NBC News - Jan. 13

What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza?

Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Musk sets sights on European politics

After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

From U.S. Steel to the ‘Art of the Deal’ — Trump’s opportunity for economic statecraft

The deal-focused orientation of President-elect Trump can serve as both the carrot and the stick in a new diplomatic paradigm.

The Hill - Jan. 12

Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration

Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not released

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Trump’s punishment for his crimes? None | Moira Donegan

At many points, it looked as if he never would be sentenced. That he was sentenced to nothing, then, is itself a small victory. What kind of a sentence, exactly, is an “unconditional discharge”? ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

The art of dealing with Donald Trump

The president-elect’s aggressive claims about potential territorial expansion are a crash course for allies in his negotiating tactics

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Five potential deals for Heat star, including his dream blockbuster with Suns

We're putting together deals that get Butler to Phoenix, Milwaukee and more destinations

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Inept arsonist set his pants on fire

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Inept arsonist set his own pants on fire in Australia

An alleged arsonist was forced to strip off their pants after they caught fire during an attempt to set fire to a fast-food outlet in Australia.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Road to the natty: Sights and sounds from the CFP semifinals

The College Football Playoff semifinals are here. Here are the sights and sounds from the Capital One Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Trump pays his respects to Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

President-elect Donald Trump paid his respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Watch: Wrecked properties line Malibu's devastated seafront

Footage from the BBC's LA correspondent shows a row of destroyed homes on Malibu's coveted seafront.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Body of an Israeli hostage is found in Gaza, possibly alongside his son's remains, army says

Israel’s military says troops have recovered the body of another hostage from Gaza

ABC News - Jan. 9

Judiciary panel sets hearing date for Trump AG nominee

The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a hearing date for President-elect Trump’s Attorney General pick Pam Bondi. The hearing will take place on Jan. 15 and 16, giving Senators on the panel the ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Israel Says Dead Hostage Found Beside the Bodies of His Captors in Gaza

The Israeli military said that it had retrieved the body of a hostage who had been held in the Gaza Strip, as the Biden administration struggles to secure a cease-fire deal that would bring home ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Hot property: five homes in Veneto

From an apartment in a palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal to a castle in the medieval town of Conegliano

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Nippon Steel bets on Trump to salvage $15bn US deal

Japanese company and target US Steel have also sued the Biden administration and rival Cleveland-Cliffs