Top 10 world news: First three Israeli hostages released after Gaza ceasefire; Biden wraps up presidency, and more

After much anticipation, the first three Israeli hostages being released were finally handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas on Sunday hours after the ceasefire came into effect, Reuters reported, citing local media.

Meanwhile, on the eve of his term's conclusion, President Joe Biden visited South Carolina, a state central to his political journey. He was joined by First Lady Jill Biden as the couple attended several Sunday events in the state.

In other news, a massive fire broke out at Maha Kumbh Mela in India's Prayagraj on Sunday (Jan 19).Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrived at the Mela site to inspect the area. The CM took an assessment of the situation and reviewed the emergency response measures. As per officials, around 70-80 huts and 8-10 tents were burnt in the fire.

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First three Israeli hostages released by Hamas after Gaza ceasefire: Where do they go next?

After much anticipation, the first three Israeli hostages being released were finally handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas on Sunday hours after the ceasefire came into effect, Reuters reported, citing local media.

'Handing off America': Biden wraps up presidency in South Carolina, shares farewell video on X

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Champions Trophy 2025: 'He will be missed,' Ex-India batter on not having X-factor in squad Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina says that India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be missed in the Champions Trophy 2025. The Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) didn't name Surya in the 15-man India squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy squad. All That Breathes director Shaunak Sen reveals cancer diagnosis: 'The tumour is out of me' Director Shaunak Sen has revealed his secret battle with cancer. The director, best known for the Academy-nominated documentary All That Breathes, has revealed his cancer diagnosis, which was caught very early at a low-grade stage. However, now the deadly disease is out of his body.