'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream'
19 January 2025 23:36 UTC
Source: BBC
Summary: The task ahead is daunting for Gazans wishing to return to the shattered ruins of their homes.
TikTok begins restoring US service after Trump vows to delay ban
19 January 2025 23:14 UTC
Source: Financial Times
Summary: Chinese-owned video app thanks incoming president for ‘clarity’ after temporarily going dark over the weekend
Trump unlikely to impose trade tariffs on UK, says Treasury minister
19 January 2025 22:33 UTC
Source: Financial Times
Summary: Darren Jones says Britain should not look at the incoming US president ‘as a risk’
FirstFT: Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire begins
19 January 2025 22:17 UTC
Source: Financial Times
Summary: Also in today’s newsletter, Donald Trump’s inauguration, and TikTok begins restoring US service after briefly going dark
Social Vidoes: Far from the front lines, Ukrainians fight a war to preserve their culture
19 January 2025 22:00 UTC
Source: NPR
Summary: In the Transcarpathia region, some locals embrace a traditional lifestyle and cultural identity. After surviving Soviet threats, now they fear Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to erase their culture.
Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured
19 January 2025 21:57 UTC
Source: ABC
Summary: The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said
Hugs and tears: How Israeli hostage return unfolded
19 January 2025 21:24 UTC
Source: BBC
Summary: Three freed hostages are returned to Israel after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.
Trump plans blitz of executive orders for first days in White House
19 January 2025 21:00 UTC
Source: Financial Times
Summary: Incoming president expected to issue orders on deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulation
TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge
19 January 2025 20:17 UTC
Source: BBC
Summary: TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
19 January 2025 20:16 UTC
Source: BBC
Summary: Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.