33 hours of hostage-taking will be released, as well as at least 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The weapons will be laid down – at least for six weeks. These are the main points of the agreement between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza.
ConflictsThe outgoing President of the USA, Joe Biden, is to revoke Washington's designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
WorldUSA is preparing a ban on the use of new Chinese technology in cars driven on American roads.
CarsNegotiations about a ceasefire in the Gaza War are reported to have reached a final stage. The proposal on the table is said to contain the immediate release of some hostages. In Israel, extreme government figures are resisting.
ConflictsDonald Trump would have been convicted in court for his attempts to cling to presidential power – if he hadn't been re-elected. This is the assessment of special prosecutor Jack Smith, whose conclusions come to light today despite the investigation having had to be concluded.
World politicsThe disco band Village People are making a U-turn and will perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
MusicMediators in the Gaza War say, as they have several times before, that significant progress has been made in the negotiations for a ceasefire. Right-wing extremist forces in Israel's government are warning against the agreement.
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