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Live Updates: Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Biden urges Netanyahu to address Palestinians

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500+by The New York Times / 14h

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the deal, which is expected to be greenlit by the full cabinet later today, could go into effect as early as Sunday.

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

Trudeau prepares counter-tariffs against Trump

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74by Matina Stevis-Gridneff / 5h

Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce

24by Patrick Kingsley, Adam Rasgon and Michael D. Shear / 4h

The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

Today

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

Netanyahu delays Gaza cease-fire vote

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by Aaron Boxerman, Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, Johnatan Reiss, Ephrat Livni and Adam Rasgon / 2h

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.

Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year

Gaza truce talks nearing agreement

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by Aaron Boxerman / 3h

Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub

Canada's auto industry faces tariff threat

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by Ian Austen and Ian Willms / 4h

The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S.

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

by Shivani Vora / 5h

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.

Ahead of Trump Presidency, the Fed Quits Global Climate Network

Fed exits climate policy group

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by Madeleine Ngo and Lydia DePillis / 5h

The central bank said it had decided to leave the network after the group’s work “increasingly broadened in scope.”

On a Raid With Syria’s New Security Forces

by Neil Collier, Alex Pena and Ben Laffin / 6h

After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, The New York Times joined a group of former rebel soldiers trying to enforce law and order in a country grappling with the ghosts of its past.

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens of Gazans After Cease-Fire Deal Is Announced, Officials Say

Israeli strikes continue despite cease-fire

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by Rawan Sheikh Ahmad / 8h

Israel has continued to bomb the enclave as it prepares to implement a cease-fire. Civil Defense said Gaza City had the highest toll with more than 80 killed.

Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa

Pompeii uncovers large private baths

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by Elisabetta Povoledo / 8h

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by tons of volcanic fragments.

‘We Couldn’t Stay’: A California Family’s Life After Evacuating

by Alex Pena, Gilad Thaler and Mark Boyer / 8h

Shortly after the fires began in Los Angeles, Bethany Martinez and her daughter evacuated their home on the Altadena-Pasadena border after losing power and heat. They’re waiting until they feel it’s safe enough to go back.

Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s ‘Minister of Everything,’ Enters Race to Replace Him

Freeland enters Liberal leadership race

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by Vjosa Isai / 12h

Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”

Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters

Navalny lawyers sentenced for extremism

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23by Nataliya Vasilyeva / 13h

A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group.

After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home

35by Vivian Yee and Bilal Shbair / 15h

They daydreamed about the people they would hug as soon as the truce took hold, the graves they would visit and the homes they would rebuild.

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

by Niraj Chokshi / 16h

Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

29by Maria Abi-Habib and Annie Correal / 16h

Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about its migration and deportation plans.

In Pakistan, Imran Khan’s Followers Are Counting on Trump to Free Him

by Salman Masood / 16h

A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters.

Bolsonaro Hid at Hungary’s Embassy. Not For Asylum, He Says, Maybe Love.

by Jack Nicas / 16h

Jair Bolsonaro and a Times reporter discussed the former Brazilian president’s two mysterious nights at the Hungarian Embassy.

France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes

France charges adult website founder

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by Aurelien Breeden, Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic / 16h

Isaac Steidl founded the Coco platform, which authorities tied to criminal activity for years. The effort to hold Mr. Steidl accountable tests a new legal frontier.

Yesterday

Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin

Putin and Pezeshkian sign partnership

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by Ivan Nechepurenko and Farnaz Fassihi / 16h

The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.

Biden Says He Urged Netanyahu to Accommodate Palestinians’ ‘Legitimate Concerns’

Biden urges Netanyahu to address Palestinians

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by John Yoon and Zach Montague / 17h

President Biden said in an MSNBC interview that he pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent civilian deaths during the Gaza war. He also defended his steadfast support for Israel.

Friday Briefing

by Natasha Frost / 21h

A vote on the Gaza cease-fire deal.

Israel and Hamas Work Out Differences That Had Delayed Cease-Fire Deal, Netanyahu Says

Hamas shows flexibility in negotiations

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27by Ephrat Livni / 22h

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had called a meeting of his security cabinet for later on Friday.

Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details

Netanyahu delays Gaza cease-fire vote

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23by Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, Hiba Yazbek and Michael Crowley / 1d

Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators.

Friday Briefing: Cease-Fire Vote Delayed

Netanyahu delays Gaza cease-fire vote

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by Emmett Lindner / 1d

Plus, remembering David Lynch.

Mark Carney Launches Bid to Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister

Mark Carney runs for PM

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by Vjosa Isai and Matina Stevis-Gridneff / 1d

The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.

Blinken Insists Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is on Track After Hecklers Disrupt News Conference

28by Michael Crowley / 1d

Two pro-Palestinian journalists were ejected from the news conference after accusing the secretary of state of enabling “genocide.” Blinken, despite reports of last-minute snags, said he was confident about the cease-fire deal for Gaza.

Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say

NHS faces crisis with corridor care

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37by Amelia Nierenberg / 1d

A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.

U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs

UK reviews child exploitation by gangs

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by Stephen Castle / 1d

Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.

U.K. Announces Rapid Review into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs

UK reviews child exploitation by gangs

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by Stephen Castle / 1d

Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.

Jean-Marie Le Pen Is Laid to Rest in France. The Dispute Over His Legacy Endures.

by Richard Fausset and Ségolène Le Stradic / 1d

The memorial for Jean-Marie Le Pen, who was known for his racist and antisemitic remarks, comes as the National Rally has become the driving force in French politics.

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes Despite Announcement of Cease-Fire Deal, Gazan Officials Say

1Kby Hiba Yazbek / 1d

Gaza’s health ministry said that eight Israeli attacks had killed 81 people and injured nearly 200 others over the past day.

Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits.

25by Cara Buckley / 1d

After being targeted by the meat industry, swept up in the culture wars and pummeled in sales, two plant based meat companies are reinventing themselves.

Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Hamas shows flexibility in negotiations

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55by Isabel Kershner / 1d

With his far-right coalition partners opposing an end to the war and threatening to quit, the Israeli prime minister may have to choose: them or the agreement.

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

1Kby Declan Walsh and Julian E. Barnes / 1d

The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.

Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Hamas shows flexibility in negotiations

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53by Isabel Kershner / 1d

With his far-right coalition partners refusing to end the war, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may soon have to choose between them or the agreement.

Saif Ali Khan, Famed Bollywood Actor, Is Stabbed at Home in Mumbai

Saif Ali Khan stabbed at home

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500+by Pragati K.B. / 1d

The police said Mr. Khan was recovering in the hospital after an intruder attacked him. He sustained a major injury to his spinal cord, a doctor said.

Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened but Still the Dominant Palestinian Power in Gaza

by Adam Rasgon / 1d

Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.

Live Updates: Disputes Hold Up Israeli Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal

Hamas shows flexibility in negotiations

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400+by The New York Times / 1d

The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism. But Israel’s cabinet needs to ratify the deal, and the prime minister’s office said Hamas was reneging on parts of it, an accusation that the group rejected.

Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit

Starmer signs 100-year treaty Ukraine

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21by Maria Varenikova / 1d

Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.

How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?

100+by Ephrat Livni / 1d

Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.

Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin

30by Anton Troianovski / 1d

Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Looks to Trump and the U.S. to Avoid Prison

45by Jack Nicas / 1d

The former Brazilian president, squeezed by criminal investigations, looks to the United States to shift his nation’s politics — and maybe keep him a free man.

As Trump Heads to White House, Bolsonaro May Be Headed to Jail. Why?

300+by Jack Nicas / 1d

Three reasons help explain why the two politicians have faced such contrasting fates.

‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen

200+by Lulu Garcia-Navarro / 1d

Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.

Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits.

23by Cara Buckley / 1d

After being targeted by the meat industry, swept up in the culture wars and pummeled in sales, two plant based meat companies are reinventing themselves.