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Live Updates: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday NYT » World News The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has devastated Gaza.

Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles NYT » World News A countrywide alert warned of incoming ballistic missiles.

Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start NYT » World News Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Monday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post.

Explosions Heard in Ukraine’s Capital NYT » World News A countrywide alert warned of incoming ballistic missiles.

Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year NYT » World News 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.

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza NYT » World News 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.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub NYT » World News 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.

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce NYT » World News The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan NYT » World News Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

Ahead of Trump Presidency, the Fed Quits Global Climate Network NYT » World News Federal Reserve Bank officials said the decision to leave the network came after the group’s work had “increasingly broadened in scope.”

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos NYT » World News 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.

On a Raid With Syria’s New Security Forces NYT » World News 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.

Lifestyles of the Rich and Ancient: Some in Pompeii Even Had a Home Spa NYT » World News 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 NYT » World News 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.

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens of Gazans After Cease-Fire Deal Is Announced, Officials Say NYT » World News 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.

Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s ‘Minister of Everything,’ Enters Race to Replace Him NYT » World News 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 NYT » World News 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.

Live Updates: Israeli Security Cabinet Meets to Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Deal NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the security cabinet to approve the agreement after a day of delays. His office said the deal could go into effect as early as Sunday.

After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home NYT » World News 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.

France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes NYT » World News 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.