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The hostages released raised the number set free in a six-day truce to more than 100. Mediators in Qatar were trying to to negotiate another extension before the cease-fire expires on Thursday morning local time.

Two children, ages 8 and 15, and two members of armed groups were killed in a raid in Jenin, according to the Palestinian health ministry and a camp official.

U.S. forces and militias backed by Iran have launched tit-for-tat attacks, fueling concerns as Israeli forces have also clashed with Iranian-backed groups.

Hamas is expected to release more hostages as mediators race to lock in another extension before the cease-fire expires Thursday morning.

Environmentalists argued that a road project was destabilizing the fragile Himalayan landscape. The government maneuvered to continue it.

Hamas freed a group of 10 Israelis or dual nationals and two Thai citizens on Tuesday in exchange for 30 imprisoned Palestinians, keeping with the terms of the temporary cease-fire agreement.

A Toronto teenager who killed a woman in a massage business was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison. The case was the first time gender-based violence in the country was labeled terrorism.

More hostages were released on Tuesday, the fifth day of a cease-fire that has been extended. A longer pause could mean more releases, but could disrupt Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

After repeated mechanical setbacks, the operation turned to trained miners using manual tools to clear the final stretch of debris.

Qatar said the two sides had agreed to prolong their cease-fire for two more days. A long pause could slow the momentum of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.