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Journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern MaliABC News - 14h -
Israeli father says even in Hamas captivity, daughter heard his pleas to return alive
For more than 470 days, Eitan Gonen publicly pleaded with his daughter to stay alive while in Hamas captivityABC News - 2d -
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 – in pictures
Eighty years on from the day Soviet troops arrived at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, survivors, international heads of state and dignitaries gathered at the site in Poland where more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Match of the Day
Highlights from another exciting day of action in the Premier League.BBC News - 5d -
Mexican sailor returns home to festivities after 14 months in Houthi rebel captivity
Escorted by locals on bicycles and cars that awaited his arrival outside his hometown, Arturo Zacarías Meza has returned home days after Houthi rebels in Yemen released him and fellow crew members ...ABC News - 6d -
Hope for 2nd hostage release as Hamas names IDF captives to be freed
Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire endures.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
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Taken captive as a baby, Israelis brace to learn the fate of Hamas’ youngest hostage
Israel is bracing to learn the fate of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage held by Hamas with his brother Ariel and parents Yarden and Shiri.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
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Cargo ship crew held by Houthi rebels released after more than a year in captivity
Houthis in Yemen said 25-member crew of Galaxy Leader had been freed ‘in support’ of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. See all our Middle East crisis coverage Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Prince Harry’s day out of court
The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damagesBBC News - Jan. 22 -
A Day of Triumph, Jubilation and Gloating in Washington
There were Proud Boys, billionaires, stiletto heels, cowboy hats, Village People, icy cold and happy Canadians at President Trump’s inaugural.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
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What happens on Inauguration Day?
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20, officially becoming president and starting Day One of his second term. Here's what to watch.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
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First lady fashion on Inauguration Day
Robin Givhan, senior critic-at-large for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss some of the fashion choices by first ladies from past inauguration ceremonies.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
What's open and closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day 2025?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day both fall on Jan. 20. Here's what's open and closed on the federal holiday.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
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Bessent's big day
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump's Treasury nominee takes center stage Scott Bessent, President-elect ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
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As it happened: Australian Open Day 2
After rain interrupted the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, the weather was more favourable for Day 2, and the action didn't disappoint, either.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
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An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show
A popular New Zealand bird “reality show” that each year follows a pair of northern royal albatrosses as they breed and raise a chick has drawn a global audience of devoted fans in its current 10th ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open
Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
The Internet’s Future Is Looking Bleaker By the Day
While Meta enacts the X playbook, TikTok is on the verge of being declared illegal. Who wins? Probably not internet users.Wired - Jan. 9 -
A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
National Day of Mourning: What is it, and how will it impact you?
President Biden declared Thursday as a National Day of Mourning. Here's what to know about the day.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
DC’s new pandas are loving the snow day
The pair of pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., played in powder after the region received several inches of snow overnight. “Tumbling in a winter wonderland!” the National Zoo ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
The day friendshoring died
Joe Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel is a sad end for an unloved ideaFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Is it true that … breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
Fans of the full English will be horrified by the trend for fasting, but does this argument hold sway with our expert?. “People get very passionate about breakfast, and whether they eat it or not,” ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Saturday Sessions: Franz Ferdinand performs "Night Or Day"
The band Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002, then released their self-titled debut album two years later. Their fame skyrocketed, and in the past 20 years, they've released five ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from BritainABC News - Jan. 4 -
Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 4 -
Day: Expanded CFP gave OSU chance 'to peak'
Coach Ryan Day said the expanded College Football Playoff has given Ohio State the chance "to peak" ahead of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas on Jan. 10, with a trip to the national ...ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
For Shailene Woodley, Every Day Is Christmas
The actress is starring in the Broadway play “Cult of Love,” about a dysfunctional family gathered for the holidays. That means another month of caroling.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration
President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Watch: How day of deadly attack unfolded
The FBI is investigating after a man drove a truck into a crowded party district, killing 15 and injuring dozens.BBC News - Jan. 1
