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The deal comes after Hamas released a sixth group of hostages on Wednesday.

New Zealand’s NZX-50 closed 0.8% higher at 11330.2, with most of the index’s large-cap stocks having a positive end to the day.

U.S. and Israeli officials, citing Beirut precedent, discuss the idea of exiling militants from the enclave.

An official gauge of China’s manufacturing activity indicated contraction in November, signaling continued weakness in the economy.

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The most powerful secretary of state of the postwar era, he was both celebrated and reviled. His complicated legacy still resonates in relations with China, Russia and the Middle East.

The UK is sending one of its most lethal warships to the Gulf to deter growing threats to shipping from Iran and Iranian-backed groups in the wake of Israel’s war against Hamas.

Strong winds topple National Christmas Tree outside White House  NBC News National Christmas Tree toppled by strong winds near White House  CBS News Toppled White House Christmas tree is secured upright, and lighting show will happen as scheduled  The Associated Press

The group of directors will expand and strengthen governance structure following CEO Sam Altman’s surprise ouster and return.

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100  Reuters Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100  Face the Nation Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100  13News Now Henry Kissinger’s Century – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal