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Tears of joy as 3 released hostages dive into their mothers' arms after 15 months in captivity

Yahoo News - 3h

Israelis' Joy at Hostage Release Is Weighed Down by Dread

The chaotic scenes as three women were released from Gaza left Israelis anxious about the days ahead and frustrated by the militant propaganda.

The Wall Street Journal - 13h

Gazans greet the cease-fire with joy — and sadness for all that was lost.

Palestinians race back to the homes they fled, uncertain about what they will find or what lies ahead.

The New York Times - 1d

For the first time in months, there's hope and joy in Israel and Gaza

On the first full day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, 3 Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners are back with their loved ones.

CBS News - 11h

‘An unmitigated joy’: why Married to the Mob is my feelgood movie

The next entry in our series of writers recommending their favourite comfort films is a tribute to Jonathan Demme’s zesty gangster comedy. There’s no more perfect song to open a movie than Rosemary ...

The Guardian - 16h

Israel’s hostage relief laced with dread

Even with the release of three women on Sunday, uncertainty remains acute for families of those still in Gaza

Financial Times - 1d

Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes

After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.

BBC News - 1d

Germany's Scholz: 'Day of joy' as ceasefire begins, hostages freed

Yahoo News - 1d

A cold boiled egg pot may be a convenient shot of protein, but where’s the joy in that? | Lucy Dearlove

Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joy. Last year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Israel-Hamas war in maps and charts

A visual guide to the conflict and its regional impact on the Middle East

Financial Times - 3d

‘A mix of emotions’: Hamas deal seen as a betrayal but greeted with joy by Palestinians

Protests in favour and against Gaza ceasefire deal have taken place across Israel while Palestinians welcome concessions. News of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas has ...

The Guardian - 3d

Anxiety in Gaza, Israel over ceasefire

As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. ...

CBS News - 4d

LeBron James waved at young fan sitting courtside at Lakers game. Then she cried tears of joy

At halftime, LeBron James saw a viral video of a young fan's reaction to him after he waved at her at the Lakers-Heat game. Afterward, he made sure to pose for a photo with her.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Gazans express joy and cautious optimism — but the violence isn't over yet

Palestinians wept as they took to the streets across Gaza to celebrate the news that, after 15 months of airstrikes, Israel and Hamas had agreed a ceasefire deal.

NBC News - 4d

Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.

BBC News - 4d

Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire

Deal would end devastating war that has shaken Middle East and the world

Financial Times - 4d

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty

An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.

The New York Times - 4d

The Papers: 'Ceasefire joy' and 'chaos in hospital corridors'

Thursday's papers focus on the ceasefire deal in Gaza, and a report into the state of the NHS.

BBC News - 5d

Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal after 'intensive diplomacy'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

ABC News - 5d

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed

Fighting is due to stop on Sunday.

BBC News - 5d

Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced

Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.

NBC News - 5d

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 - 5d

Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreed to "in principle," officials say

U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next ...

CBS News - 6d

How Israel erased a town of 200,000 people

Old maps, illustrations and videos of destruction tell the story of refugee camp levelled in Gaza offensive

Financial Times - 6d

Israel targets Iran’s ‘last proxy’

With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistance

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Deep joy: Wales embraces ‘hwyl’ in tourism campaign to rival Danish ‘hygge’

‘Hwyl can raise the heartbeat or relax the body; it’s your own particular form of happiness,’ says Welsh psychologist. The Danish word hygge , which summons a feeling of cosy, fire-crackling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Is Turkey a threat to Israel?

The new Syrian regime’s future orientation certainly is a cause for Israeli concern.

The Hill - Jan. 10

Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says

The hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, an Arab Bedouin, was seized along with three grown children on Oct. 7, 2023. Two of them were released, but there is “serious concern” about the fate of the third.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

These 3 talking heads worked at Fox Sports and have something to say about Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor lawsuit

The three sports talk voices, who all once worked at Fox Sports, discuss a hairstylist's lawsuit against Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor and Charlie Dixon.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

Blinken says Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are in homestretch

Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Images Apparently Emerge, Could Tease Unexpected Feature

Drip, drip, drip. The Nintendo Switch 2 leaks keep coming, as this time uncofirmed images of a retail-model left Joy-Con for the upcoming console appeared online over the weekend. In addition, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Israel's Red Sea Conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran

The Yemen-based rebels pose a lingering threat, and some security analysts argue that their patrons in Tehran should be in Israel’s crosshairs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel

The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Biden plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

Last-minute show of support for US president’s close ally as he nears his final days in office

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

‘I want to get my joy back’: Jimmy Butler signals he wants trade from Miami Heat

Heat star indicates he wants trade out of Miami Butler has scored nine points in consecutive games Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court. And when asked if he can ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3