Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region
Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.
Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.
You can now see the iconic Parthenon free of scaffolding for the first time in decades -- but not for long
The famed structure’s new view marks the first time in 200 years that the Parthenon is free of scaffolding.
The famed structure’s new view marks the first time in 200 years that the Parthenon is free of scaffolding.
Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export
Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.
Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.
Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
US condemns China’s actions after Philippine ship rammed in South China Sea
The U.S. condemned China after a Chinese coast guard ship used a water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea
The U.S. condemned China after a Chinese coast guard ship used a water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, killed in prison attack
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack this weekend in northern England.
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack this weekend in northern England.
Machado dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to Trump after surprise win
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela — but she used the moment to honor President Donald Trump.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Venezuela — but she used the moment to honor President Donald Trump.
Ceasefire in Gaza has officially taken effect
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, which has officially taken effect.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, which has officially taken effect.
Venezuelan opposition leaders wins Nobel Peace Prize
Daniel Di Martino, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Daniel Di Martino, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
TikTok's role in the Israel-Hamas war
Dillard University's Dr. Toi Thornton joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss the role of TikTok in the Israel-Hamas war.
Dillard University's Dr. Toi Thornton joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss the role of TikTok in the Israel-Hamas war.
Fighting in Ukraine continues, no ceasefire in sight
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Netanyahu, Witkoff, and Kushner speak on peace deal
United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, attended a cabinet meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and the U.S. diplomats discussed the Gaza peace deal agreement.
United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, attended a cabinet meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and the U.S. diplomats discussed the Gaza peace deal agreement.
Israel and Hamas agree to peace plan, Trump says
Trump said Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of his peace plan, pausing fighting and releasing hostages and prisoners. LiveNOW's Christina Evans spoke about the announcement with national security expert John Hannah.
Trump said Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of his peace plan, pausing fighting and releasing hostages and prisoners. LiveNOW's Christina Evans spoke about the announcement with national security expert John Hannah.
Trump: Hamas could face 'complete obliteration'
President Trump warned Sunday Hamas could face 'complete obliteration' if the group refuses to cede power and control of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push for ceasefire. On Monday, Israeli and Hamas officials began ceasefire talks in Egypt to discuss Trump's ceasefire plan. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.
President Trump warned Sunday Hamas could face 'complete obliteration' if the group refuses to cede power and control of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push for ceasefire. On Monday, Israeli and Hamas officials began ceasefire talks in Egypt to discuss Trump's ceasefire plan. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.
Cigarette-smuggling balloons disrupt flights, shut down Lithuania airport
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Trump: Gaza peace deal 'should be completed this week'
President Trump said in a social media post Sunday evening that the first phase of the Gaza peace deal "should be completed this week," and if parties don't move quickly "massive bloodshed will follow."
President Trump said in a social media post Sunday evening that the first phase of the Gaza peace deal "should be completed this week," and if parties don't move quickly "massive bloodshed will follow."
Mount Everest trekkers rescued after blizzard slams Tibet days after deadly flooding in Nepal
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
Trump: Hamas must move quickly, or all bets are off
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the Gaza War.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the Gaza War.
Israel ready to implement Trump's Gaza plan, Netanyahu says
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, including reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Hamas's response to President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, including reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Hamas's response to President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat off Venezuela
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to react to another U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela. Four men were killed, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to react to another U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela. Four men were killed, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.