Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, seen as closer to Iran, who served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war.
NYTimes – World The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
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BBC News – World The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
NYTimes – Business US President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House, citing what he called unfavorable coverage, and warned that additional media outlets could face similar restrictions. The move extends his broader efforts to limit access for major news organisations during his second term.
NYTimes – US US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Denmark giving the US "permanent control" over security in Greenland, aimed at barring Russia and China from establishing bases there. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen welcomed the agreement, though Danish officials have not confirmed specifics. The announcement follows months of Trump's threats to take the island by force.
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