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Hamas After Cease-Fire: Weakened but Still the Dominant Palestinian Power in Gaza NYT » World News Hamas remains the dominant Palestinian power in Gaza even after 15 months of Israeli bombardment, holding sway in displacement camps and refusing to surrender.

Saif Ali Khan, Famed Bollywood Actor, Is Stabbed at Home in Mumbai NYT » World News The police said Mr. Khan was recovering in the hospital after an intruder attacked him at his house in an upscale neighborhood.

How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released? NYT » World News 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.

Live Updates: Israeli Cabinet Has Yet to Vote on Cease-Fire Deal NYT » World News The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism after 15 months of war. But Israel’s cabinet needs to ratify the deal, and the prime minister’s office said there were some last-minute disputes with Hamas.

Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit NYT » World News Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration.

Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits. NYT » World News 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.

‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen NYT » World News Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.

As Trump Heads to White House, Bolsonaro May Be Headed to Jail. Why? NYT » World News Three reasons help explain why the two politicians have faced such contrasting fates.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Looks to Trump and the U.S. to Avoid Prison NYT » World News 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.

Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin NYT » World News 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.

China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge NYT » World News Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

Negotiators Reach Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza NYT » World News The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some feared that it could fall apart.

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire NYT » World News But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.

British Man Freed From Prison Over Video Misidentification NYT » World News Ademola Adedeji was ensnared in a murder conspiracy case with no murder victim. Prosecutors labeled him a gang member and won a conviction and eight-year sentence.

What to Know About the Gaza Cease-Fire NYT » World News Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. For Palestinians, the agreement provides a respite from a devastating Israeli military campaign that has killed more than 45,000 people in Gaza. For Israelis, it could allow for the release of at least a third of the hostages captured by Hamas. But the ambiguity of the deal offers lingering uncertainty. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains.

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire NYT » World News But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.

Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat NYT » World News The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

Even Homes That Evade the Fire Face Toxic Ash Risk, Studies Show NYT » World News Health hazards from soot and smoke blown indoors onto furniture and walls can linger for months: “Wind will get through every crack.”

Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office NYT » World News The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.