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Hamas freed 12 more hostages it seized in its deadly assault on Israel on Oct. 7. This comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its fifth day. Read More at NPR

Greece’s prime minister cut a U.K. visit short after an apparent snub by his U.K. counterpart over the Elgin Marbles — sculptures taken from the Parthenon, now housed at the British Museum. Read More at NPR

Francis’ planned Saturday address would have been the first time a pope had addressed a U.N. climate conference, which is taking place in Dubai. (Image credit: Andrew Medichini/AP) Read More at NPR

Under an extension of a temporary cease-fire, Hamas freed 12 more hostages on Tuesday, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals, Israel’s military said. About 160 hostages remain in captivity. (Image credit: Maya Levin for NPR) Read More at NPR

A court extended the detention of the Wall Street Journal reporter, arrested on espionage charges, until Jan. 30, Russian news agencies reported. Gershkovich and the Journal deny the allegations. (Image credit: Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP) Read More at NPR

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce in Gaza by two days to allow for more hostage-prisoner exchanges. The Texas Supreme Court is set to hear a case on the state’s abortion ban. (Image credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP) Read More at NPR

The 41 workers have been trapped in the collapsed mountain tunnel in the north of India for over two weeks. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them. (Image credit: AP Photo/File) Read More at NPR

The workers had been trapped in the collapsed tunnel in the north of India since Nov. 15. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them. (Image credit: AP) Read More at NPR

Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief. (Image credit: Jerome Delay/AP) Read More at NPR

Israel says it has already received a list of additional Israeli hostages Hamas proposes to release in exchange for Israel freeing more Palestinian prisoners. (Image credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP) Read More at NPR