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Evening StandardGunman shoots dead two judges at Iran’s supreme court
Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh were killed by an assassin who then shot himself on Saturday
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks
Ukrainian military officials dismissed suggestions that Russian forces had breached Pokrovsk, a critical transport hub
- Storyful
Demonstrators Gather in DC for 'People's March' Ahead of Inauguration
Protesters marched in Washington DC on Saturday, January 18, ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.Footage filmed by Ben Von Klemperer shows protesters gathering in Franklin Park before starting their march, which culminated in a rally at Lincoln Memorial, according to local reports.The demonstration, dubbed the People’s March, was expected to draw thousands to DC.DC police warned of heavy traffic around several squares and the White House. Credit: Ben Von Klemperer via Storyful
- The Independent
Israel-Gaza ceasefire live: British hostage Emily Damari reunited with mother following chaotic Hamas handover
News of the hostages’ release was met with jubilation by families and supporters who gathered in Tel Aviv
- CNN
Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
Three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday, according to officials, in a move Russia said was in retaliation for Ukraine using US-made ATACMS missiles.
- Australian Associated Press
Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal
The Gaza Strip ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, Qatar says, after the deal was ratified by Israel's full cabinet.
- The Independent
Everything we know about the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza
A last-minute delay by Hamas put off the start of the truce by nearly three hours
- Storyful
Protesters Rally at Lincoln Memorial Ahead of Trump's Inaguration
Demonstrators protesting president-elect Donald Trump marched in Washington, DC on Saturday, January 18, ahead of his inauguration scheduled for Monday.Footage captured by Carlos Bastos shows protesters lining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as the march made its way to the Lincoln Memorial, ending in a rally.The demonstration, dubbed the People’s March, was expected to draw thousands to DC. Credit: Carlos Bastos via Storyful
- BBC
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
Israel's prime minister says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza if negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas collapses.
- PA Media: UK News
More than 70 protesters arrested in Trafalgar Square after police line broken
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched from a static rally in Whitehall to Trafalgar Square on Saturday.
- Euronews
Israel-Hamas ceasefire to come into force on Sunday morning
Under the deal, 33 Israeli hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.View on euronews
- Evening Standard
Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday as Israel approves deal to free hostages in exchange for prisoners
Ceasefire set to start on Sunday when first hostages are expected to be released
- France 24
Syria’s new HTS-led regime reinforces police force with the help of its fighters
After the ouster of former Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad on December 8, most policemen and soldiers working under the regime fled or were suspended, leaving citizens unprotected on the streets of Damascus. Syria's new leadership under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – leaders of the rebellion – are currently relying on a few thousand fighters and volunteers to fill the gap. FRANCE 24’s James André and Achraf Abid filed this report from Damascus. At a police station in central Damascus, 30 HTS figh
- NewsWire
Two teens killed in waterfall tragedy
Two teenagers have died in a tragic incident at a popular waterfall spot in QLD.
- The Daily Beast
Meghan Markle ‘Survivors’ Vindicated by Report of Her ‘Demon’ Ways
Meghan Markle’s former U.K. employees, who called her a “demon” boss prone to “psycho moments,” said they feel “vindicated” by a Vanity Fair report alleging some of Markle’s American staffers needed therapy after working for her. The former employees spoke to the Daily Beast in September after Meghan’s team orchestrated a feature in Us Weekly claiming she was a great boss, on the heels of an article in The Hollywood Reporter described her as a “demon in high heels.” Responding to the Vanity Fair
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Daniil Medvedev cops humongous fines for Aus Open outbursts after loss to teen in second round
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
- GOBankingRates
Trump Says Having Federal Minimum Wage Doesn’t Work: What Could Happen To Your Earnings If It’s Eliminated
In an appearance on "Meet the Press" on NBC News, President-Elect Donald Trump offered his response when pressed about his stance on the federal minimum wage. "It would be nice to have just a minimum...
- Evening Standard
Meghan Markle's podcast staff 'needed therapy' after working with Duchess, reports claim
The podcast series Archetypes ran for 12 episodes in 2022
- The Independent
Guy Pearce draws mixed reactions after calling ex-wife ‘greatest love’ despite dating Game of Thrones star
Pearce has been dating Carice van Houten for the last nine years