World

• Ancient Pompeii excavation uncovers lavish private bath complex

  A private bath complex in Pompeii has been unearthed by archaeologists; the baths highlight the wealth of the ancient city before it was destroyed in AD 79.

• What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday

  Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, intense negotiations and ongoing security concerns.

• Israeli security experts argue ‘bad' deal with Hamas, but ‘no other way’ to free hostages

  Security experts analyzing the deal brokered between Israel and Hamas argue it was a 'bad deal' as it could pose security risks for Israel but one that needed to be done to return the hostages.

• Pakistani court sentences ex-PM Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and 7 years in prison in graft case

• Russia, Iran to seal partnership treaty days before Trump takes office

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow to sign a partnership pact as the two nations brace for President-elect Trump's return.