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Israel’s Mixed Mood Over Cease-Fire

New York Times More than 30 hostages are set to be released during the cease-fire in Gaza. But many Israelis have mixed feelings about the deal because they feel it came at a high price. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/gaza-israel-hostages-ambivalence.html

‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends

New York Times The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/arts/design/van-gogh-national-gallery-all-nighter.html

Trial Begins of Suspect in Southport Stabbing Attack at Dance Class

New York Times Axel Rudakubana is accused of the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 other people at a Taylor Swift-themed class in Southport, England, last July. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/europe/trial-southport-stabbings-uk-axel-rudakubana.html

Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over

New York Times Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/europe/gaza-war-fighting-ceasefire-hamas-israel.html

Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over

Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return

New York Times Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/world/europe/ukraine-us-trump-war-peace.html

Italian Reporter’s Ordeal in Iranian Prison: ‘I Was Trapped in a Game’

New York Times Cecilia Sala found herself in the middle of Iran’s hostage diplomacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/middleeast/cecilia-sala-italy-iran-revolutionary-guards.html

A Killer Was Taken Back Into Custody. Was It Because of His Drill Rap Songs?

New York Times A man convicted of murder in London was taken back into custody after a report emerged that he was anonymously making drill rap music. The victim’s family worries his music could bring him more fame. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/drill-rap-ten-jake-fahri.html

How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East

New York Times With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/world/europe/israel-hamas-oct-7.html

Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles

New York Times A countrywide alert had warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Four of them, and 39 attack drones, were used in the attack, which killed at least four people, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/ukraine-kyiv-russia.html