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France's fragile government continues to grapple with uncertainty. The 2025 budget and pension reforms remain a major point of contention between the parties, and new Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a litmus test to bring all sides together. Watch in for more details!

The United States has announced a ceasefire and hostages release deal between Israel and Hamas. The deal comes 15 months after the war in Gaza began following Hamas's attack on Israel. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani told a press conference that the ceasefire will take effect on Sunday.

France’s new prime minister, Francois Bayrou, is facing his first major test at parliament on Tuesday as his government has no majority. Watch this report for more details!

Five days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, watch live as President Joe Biden gives a goodbye speech to the country from the Oval Office. Before he leaves office at noon on January 20, the president's speeches are expected to be his final major chance to address the American people and the globe. Watch in for more details!

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, commenced on January 13, 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and will continue until February 26, 2025. Watch in for more details!

Former President Donald Trump expressed frustration over the flags flying at half-staff during his inauguration. After earlier face-off, Donald Trump's Inauguration To See Full-Height Flags Despite Carter Mourning Period. Watch to know more!

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to cut approximately 5% of its workforce via performance-based terminations. Watch this report for more details!

World, Trending News | Outgoing President Joe Biden in his farewell speech defended climate policies, addressed misinformation and press freedom and issued a number of warnings to the American people.

Top headlines of the hour: - Biden's Farewell Speech - Israel-Hamas Reach Truce Deal: Reports - Chaos In Delhi- NCR Due to fog - Gaza Erupts In Joy

World news | Discover all the details of United States President Joe Biden's farewell speech from the Oval Office. WION brings you all the live updates.

Following discussions in Doha today (January 15, 2025), Israel and Hamas reached an agreement on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages, sources reported. A "Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal (was) reached following (the) Qatari PM's meeting with Hamas negotiators and separately Israeli negotiators in his office," a source told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the talks.

Discover the Maha Kumbh as envoys from nations, including Fiji and UAE, take a sacred dip at Triveni Sangam, highlighting international participation in this spiritual event.

Business & Economy: The consumer price index (CPI) accelerated to 2.9 percent last month from a year ago, up from 2.7 percent in November, the Labor Department said in a statement on Wednesday.

Sixth-placed City are 12 points behind leaders Liverpool and Foden conceded they will have to focus on finishing in top four rather than winning the title. Football Sports

World, Middle East: Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Associated Press that no deal has been finalised and the final details were still being sorted out.

World | Most recently, Bondi helped lead the legal arm of the America First Policy Institute, a right-leaning think tank whose personnel has worked closely with Trump's campaign

India women scored 435/5 on January 15 vs Ireland - becoming only the third women team in history to score 400+ total in the ODIs. The other two teams are NZ and Australia. sports cricket web stories

World: "This war has to end, and I think it should be the official policy of the United States that we want to see it end," Rubio said at his confirmation hearing in the Senate. 

World | Conflicting reports have emerged about Hamas' reaction to the proposed deal, with some saying the group is yet to submit its response while others saying it has already given green light.