The Palestinian militant movement Hamas handed four female Israeli soldier hostages over to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Saturday, live TV showed.
Members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) prepare to sign a document as Hamas militants prepare to hand over hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, to the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, January 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas The sources said that while Hamas has successfully recruited new members, many are young and untrained and are being used for simple security purposes.
WorldAround 153 prisoners were released by Yemen's Houthis on Saturday with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), according to a statement by the ICRC.
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The Pentagon has said that the U.S. military would provide flights to deport more than 5,000 immigrants held by U.S. authorities in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California.
Nogales, Arizona, U.S., January 24, 2025. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
The president has criticized California's response to the Los Angeles fires, but he pledged to work with Governor Gavin Newsom and offered help to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass while visiting the state.
Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 24, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis California firefighters could make more headway in containing three major wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles on Friday, as the latest round of blistering winds dissipates and the area's first rainfall in months arrives over the weekend.
Kyiv's military granted Reuters exclusive access during drone strikes, but said the location and date of the strike could not be disclosed for security reasons.
The retailer's decision met with notable criticism, with some noting the company's reputation for inclusiveness has helped it attract a younger, more diverse consumer base.
REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo U.S. companies that scale back workplace diversity efforts to avoid scrutiny from the Trump administration may be exposing themselves to more discrimination lawsuits by workers, experts said.
ANALYSISThe chairman of the Federal Trade Commission on Friday acknowledged staff anxiety over returning to full-time in the office at an agency where around 80% work from home most of the week, but said the COVID pandemic is long over and workers need to be at their desks.
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World leaders and business executives left the Swiss mountain resort of Davos after a week of discussions dominated from a distance by Donald Trump's return as U.S. President.
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The credit-card companies knew people were using their networks to pay for illegal content since at least 2021, the whistleblower said.
REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Illustration OnlyFans is among the world's most successful social media platforms – but a secretive one. Reuters traces its journey from an obscure, porn-free site to an adults-only phenomenon turbocharged by erotic performers and influencers.
InvestigationsAn experienced child exploitation investigator told Reuters he reported 26 accounts on the popular adults-only website OnlyFans to authorities, saying they appeared to contain sexual content featuring underage teen girls.
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Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan on loan for the rest of the season, the two clubs announced on Friday.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v West Ham United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 4, 2025 Manchester City's Kyle Walker before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/ File Photo
Janina, transported to Auschwitz from Warsaw in a freight train, recalled stepping out to the smell of burning bodies. In the camp, she cared for children in the block she lived in, earning rewards like hot milk soup.
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