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- PA Media: UK News
Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released
British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, has been in captivity for 470 days.
- Associated Press
Middle East latest: A long-awaited Gaza ceasefire starts after a delay
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday following an almost three-hour delay after Hamas was late to name the three hostage it plans to release. The announcement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the ceasefire began at 11:15 a.m. local time (0915 GMT). Israel said earlier it would keep fighting until the names were handed over in accordance with the agreement.
- Associated Press
Gaza ceasefire begins after nearly 3-hour delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A long-awaited cease-fire in Gaza has begun after a nearly three-hour delay. The truce was postponed after Hamas did not name the three hostages it plans to release later on Sunday. Israel vowed to keep fighting until it received the names, which were posted on social media by Hamas’ armed wing around two hours later.
- The Independent
Man suspected to be Bangladeshi arrested for Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing
Police reportedly found him hiding in a dense mangrove on outskirts of Mumbai
- Reuters
Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking, FT reports
The bank is examining an exit from Britain in part because it wants to focus on bigger growth regions such as the U.S., FT reported. Santander did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment outside of its regular business hours. Santander has also reduced its workforce in Britain through a round of 1400 job cuts in October.
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Sesko bid, Nypan latest; Chelsea get new Garnacho boost; Gyokeres to Man Utd
January window is ramping up with some major deals possible
- Football Espana
Ex-La Liga manager demands more respect for Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has been under pressure this season, and more so this week after the humiliating Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona last Sunday. It’s even been reported that he could be sacked in...
- The Independent
Ilia Topuria makes bold prediction after Islam Makhachev breaks record at UFC 311
The UFC lightweight champion is running out of challengers after a dominant run, but the featherweight champion made a typically audacious claim to excite fans
- The Canadian Press
Israel says Gaza ceasefire to begin as Hamas names hostages after causing delay
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel says the Gaza ceasefire will begin at 11:15 a.m. local time. The announcement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office came after Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to release on Sunday.
- Evening Standard
Jack Draper says hip problem was a 'ticking time bomb' after Australian Open exit
The British no1 was unable to complete his fourth-round clash with Carlos Alcaraz
- The Independent
Global politics will become noisier on Monday when Donald Trump takes office
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: But the great disruptor was not the end of the world last time, so Keir Starmer should hold his nerve
- The Canadian Press
Rangers visit the Canadiens after shootout victory
New York Rangers (22-20-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (22-19-4, in the Atlantic Division)
- The Canadian Press
Kraken take on the Sabres after Schwartz's hat trick
Buffalo Sabres (17-23-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (20-24-3, in the Pacific Division)
- The Canadian Press
Dallas plays Detroit following Robertson's 2-goal performance
Detroit Red Wings (21-20-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (28-16-1, in the Central Division)
- The Canadian Press
Golden Knights host the Blues following Hertl's 2-goal showing
St. Louis Blues (22-21-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (29-14-3, in the Pacific Division)
- The Canadian Press
Minnesota takes losing streak into game against Colorado
Minnesota Wild (27-15-4, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (28-18-1, in the Central Division)
- The Canadian Press
Hurricanes visit the Blackhawks following Jarvis' 2-goal performance
Carolina Hurricanes (27-16-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-3, in the Central Division)
- The Canadian Press
Metropolitan Division foes meet when Islanders host the Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets (22-17-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (18-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division)
- The Canadian Press
Bruins and Sharks take the ice in out-of-conference matchup
San Jose Sharks (14-28-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (22-19-6, in the Atlantic Division)
- The Canadian Press
Kings take home winning streak into matchup with the Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (19-21-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (25-13-5, in the Pacific Division)