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Ancient Pompeii excavation uncovers lavish private bath complex

Fox News Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the ancient Roman city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the site said on Friday. The baths, featuring hot, warm and cold rooms, could host up to 30 guests, allowing them to relax…

Israel backs Gaza deal. Truce and hostage release could start Sunday.

Washington Post The ceasefire agreement, reached with Hamas, provides for the swap of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-hostages/

What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday

Fox News The Israeli government is finalizing a historic cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas, marking a critical step in the war since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Approved by the Israeli security cabinet, the deal will take effect Sunday, with the first three hostages expected to be released. This agreement follows weeks…

With Hamas commanders dead, political leaders abroad struck ceasefire

Washington Post Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership void inside the Gaza Strip. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/hamas-leaders-gaza-ceasefire-deal-negotiations/

Israeli security experts argue ‘bad’ deal with Hamas, but ‘no other way’ to free hostages

Fox News News that Israel and Hamas have finally signed a deal was met with an international sigh of relief on Friday as it could mean the return of all remaining hostages who have long been held in unconscionable conditions, as well as bring an end to the brutal 15-month campaign in Gaza. The first…

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

New York Times Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/business/world-economic-forum-davos.html

Where is TikTok banned? These countries restrict the app.

Washington Post TikTok’s time in the United States is counting down. But Washington is only the latest country to impose restrictions on the video app. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/countries-banned-tiktok/

Pakistani court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in prison in graft case

Fox News A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail after finding them guilty of corruption, officials and his lawyer said. It’s yet another blow for the former premier who has been behind the bars since 2023. The couple…

Which accents face the worst stereotypes? A U.K. study has some surprises.

Washington Post British accents can vary hugely — and face positive or negative stereotypes. Listen to these five British accents and see if you can hear the difference. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/british-accents-bias-stereotypes-study-criminal/

Russia, Iran to seal partnership treaty days before Trump takes office

Fox News Two of America’s adversaries are solidifying their ties just days before President-elect Trump makes his historic return to the Oval Office. On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are meeting in Moscow to sign a partnership treaty. Pezeshkian, who won the presidency in Iran’s July runoff election, is set…