Israel confirmed last Monday that eight of the remaining hostages set for release in the first phase of the ceasefire deal are dead, thought they did not say who.

In the latest incident, police said on Sunday that vehicles and residences were damaged with antisemitic graffiti in Sydney’s east.

On Friday 31 January 2025, District Judge Tiffany Cartwright ruled that "Jan's complaint does not allege actual knowledge [and therefore] his compensation allegations must be dismissed."

Gal Gilboa-Dalal, whose brother Guy is still held by Hamas, shares hope and fear as hostage negotiations move to the next phase.

Ken Martin, elected as the new DNC chair, is tasked with rebuilding the Democratic Party after its 2024 election loss.

Russian internet freedom watchdog Roskomsvoboda found that the number of sites that the Kremlin unblocks is gradually decreasing.

The NSW Jewish board said in a Sunday statement that the incident was a "grotesque and depraved" antisemitic attack.

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