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Hamas frees four Israeli hostages in Gaza under truce deal
Four freed Israeli women hostages were home in Israel Saturday, ending more than 15 months of captivity after Hamas militants handed them over to the Red Cross under a truce deal in the Gaza war.
Lebanon army accuses Israel of 'procrastination' in ceasefire withdrawal
The Lebanese army on Saturday said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal in time for a deadline the following day.
Hamas frees four Israeli hostages to Red Cross in Gaza
Hamas militants on Saturday handed over to the Red Cross four Israeli women hostages under a truce deal in the Gaza war that is also expected to see a second group of Palestinian prisoners freed.
Gaza development put back 60 years by war: UNDP chief
The Israel-Hamas war has put back development in Gaza by 60 years and mobilising the tens of billions of dollars needed for reconstruction will be an uphill task, the United Nations said.
Armed militants gather in Gaza ahead of Israeli hostage swap
Dozens of masked, armed Palestinian militants arrived at a key square in Gaza City on Saturday, where four Israeli women hostages are expected to be handed over to the Red Cross.
Cambodia approves draft law punishing Khmer Rouge genocide denial
Cambodia's government approved a draft law that will jail for five years anyone denying atrocities, including genocide, committed by the Khmer Rouge, a spokesman said Saturday.
US migrant deportation flights arrive in Latin America
US military planes carrying dozens of expelled migrants arrived in Guatemala, authorities said Friday, as President Donald Trump moved to crack down on illegal immigration.
US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host as Pentagon chief
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
A$AP Rocky had only a prop gun in shooting case: lawyer
A$AP Rocky was carrying a harmless prop gun from a music video on the night he allegedly shot a former friend in Hollywood, his lawyer told court Friday, as his trial on assault charges got under way.
Hamas to release four Israeli hostages in truce swap Saturday
Hamas was set Saturday to release four Israeli women soldiers held hostage since its October 7, 2023 attack, under a truce deal in the Gaza war that is also expected to see a second group of Palestinian prisoners freed.
Trump targets abortion access at home and abroad
President Donald Trump took aim at abortion access in the United States and overseas Friday, after promising activists rallying in Washington that he would protect the "historic gains" of the anti-abortion movement.
Trump and Fox News locked in 'invigorated' marriage of convenience
Since being sworn in as president of the world's most powerful nation, Donald Trump has been sure to lavish the standard bearer of the conservative right Fox News with scoops, favors and an exclusive interview.
US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms: memo
The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.
Trump threatens aid cutoff on US disaster zone visits
US President Donald Trump visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California on Friday, using his first trip since his return to office to turn emergency aid into a political cudgel.
US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt: memo
The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.
Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves.
The four Israeli women hostages to be freed on Saturday
Four young women soldiers, abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023 while serving near the Gaza border, are set to be released on Saturday, according to a list provided by Hamas as part of its ceasefire agreement with Israel.
'We want peace': Colombians swept up in bloody guerrilla violence
The children of northeastern Colombia have a message for guerrillas blamed for the country's worst violence in over a decade -- as well as for rival militants tempted to take revenge.
Sudan army breaks paramilitary siege on Khartoum HQ, reclaims oil refinery
The Sudanese army said Friday it broke a siege of its headquarters in Khartoum by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which had encircled it since war broke out in April 2023.
Zelensky warns Putin wants to 'manipulate' Trump on Ukraine
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wanted to "manipulate" Donald Trump, after the Kremlin chief praised the US leader and said he was ready for talks with him.
Hamas says four women soldiers to be freed in next swap with Israel
Hamas on Friday said it would release the following day four Israeli women soldiers held hostage since October 7, 2023, in a second exchange under a ceasefire deal that has halted the Gaza war.
US anti-abortion rally celebrates Trump's return
Tens of thousands of anti-abortion activists, joined by masked neo-Nazis, converged in Washington on Friday to hear President Donald Trump address a rally.
Opening arguments expected in A$AP Rocky shooting case
Opening arguments were expected to begin Friday in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with pulling a gun on a former friend during an argument in Hollywood.
Trump visits North Carolina and California disaster zones
US President Donald Trump visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California on Friday, using his first trip since his return to office to turn emergency aid into a political cudgel.
Migrants held in US sanctuary city as Trump moves army to border
The mayor of a major US city said Friday immigration officers raided a seafood business, detaining undocumented migrants alongside an American citizen as President Donald Trump pressed actions against undocumented people and deployed troops to the Mexican border.
Israel says Lebanon troop pullout 'will continue' beyond 60-day deadline
Israel announced on Friday that the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon would continue beyond the 60-day period stipulated in a November ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Hamas names hostages to be freed in next swap with Israel
Hamas named on Friday four Israeli "women soldiers" held hostage since October 7 whom it plans to release from captivity in a second exchange under a ceasefire deal that has halted the Gaza war.
Putin says he is ready for talks with Trump on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine, praising him as a "smart" leader who might have prevented the conflict from starting in 2022.
Sudan army breaks paramilitary siege on key base: military source
The Sudanese army broke a paramilitary siege on one of its key Khartoum-area bases on Friday, paving the way to also freeing the besieged military headquarters, a military source said.
DR Congo battles intensify, Western nations ask citizens to leave Goma
The DR Congo army and M23 on Friday clashed outside Goma as the UK, US and France urged citizens to leave the main city in DR Congo's volatile east, warning the situation could deteriorate rapidly.
Trump heads to disaster zones amid emergency funding row
US President Donald Trump made his first trip Friday since returning to power, heading to fire-scorched California and hurricane-hit North Carolina as a row blazed over disaster funding.
Hamas says to give names of hostages on Friday for next swap with Israel
A senior Hamas official told AFP that his group will provide on Friday the names of four Israeli women hostages to be freed the following day in the second exchange of a ceasefire agreement.