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Sheba Hospital Says Three Freed Hostages Are in Stable Condition NYT » World News Doctors at Sheba Medical Center said the three women are in stable condition, but little is known about what the former captives went through in Gaza.

At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence NYT » World News Thousands have fled clashes between armed groups on the border with Venezuela, dashing hopes of peace in Colombia.

Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged NYT » World News The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.

Inauguration Draws Leaders From Europe’s Right NYT » World News Many of the European politicians expected to be in Washington on Monday share President-elect Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigrant stance.

Live Updates: As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Both Sides Are Anxious NYT » World News Gazans were surveying the vast damage to their neighborhoods on Monday as Israelis awaited news about the condition of the hostages.

Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over NYT » World News Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.

Trial Begins of Suspect in Southport Stabbing Attack at Dance Class NYT » World News Axel Rudakubana is accused of the murder of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 other people at a Taylor Swift-themed class in Southport, England, last July.

How Mexico Is Preparing for Tariffs Negotiations With Trump NYT » World News President Claudia Sheinbaum is detaining more migrants, seizing more fentanyl and positioning her country as a key ally against China. But the U.S. stance has shifted, too.

Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over NYT » World News Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.

Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On. NYT » World News Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be hyperbole.

Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold NYT » World News After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.

Monday Briefing: A Gaza Cease-Fire Begins NYT » World News Plus, how Oscar contenders are rethinking sex scenes.

Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now NYT » World News It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.

Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza NYT » World News Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.

Gazans greet the cease-fire with joy — and sadness for all that was lost. NYT » World News Palestinians race back to the homes they fled, uncertain about what they will find or what lies ahead.

As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt NYT » World News After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.

Fearing Deportation, Uyghurs Held in Thailand Go on Hunger Strike NYT » World News Dozens of men from the ethnic minority sought escape from repression in China a decade ago, but have been detained in Thailand ever since.

First 3 Israeli Hostages to Be Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire Are Named NYT » World News Thirty-three people will be released during the first 6-week phase, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50. Here is a look at those expected to be released on Sunday.

Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser, Reflects on China Policy NYT » World News President Biden and his team saw China as the one nation with the intent and capability to displace American primacy — and crafted policies to defend U.S. power.

Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return NYT » World News Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost.