Today news

 Here is an overview of today's top news stories:

International News

Hostage Release in Gaza: On January 25, 2025, four female soldiers who were taken hostage by Hamas militants during an attack on a military base near the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, were released under a recent cease-fire agreement. One female soldier remains in captivity. 

WSJ

Sports

Dutch Darts Masters 2025: The tournament has reached the quarter-final stage in Den Bosch. World champion Luke Littler advanced after defeating Belgium's Dimitri Van den Bergh and is set to face defending champion Michael van Gerwen. Raymond van Barneveld secured a narrow victory over Chris Dobey, while world No. 1 Luke Humphries was eliminated by Jermaine Wattimena. 

THE SUN

Premier League Football: Arsenal secured a last-minute victory against Wolves, despite a controversial red card for Lewis-Skelly. Liverpool is leading comfortably against Ipswich. In transfer news, Manchester City has signed Omar Marmoush, and Kyle Walker has joined AC Milan. Chelsea is considering negotiations with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho, and West Ham is exploring a loan for Brian Brobbey. 

TALKSPORT

Technology

Samsung Galaxy S25 Pre-Orders: Samsung has launched pre-orders for its new Galaxy S25 series, with the official release scheduled for February 6. The S25 features a sleek design and advanced AI capabilities, including the Now Bar and Now Brief for a personalized user experience. Early pre-order perks include trade-in savings, bonus tech, and free storage upgrades. 

THE SUN

Health

COVID-19 Update in India: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation after Kerala reported three deaths and 292 fresh cases in the past 24 hours. The minister emphasized the need for mock drills in hospitals, increased surveillance, and effective communication, especially during the winter season and upcoming festivities. 

HINDUSTAN TIMES

Entertainment

Royal Family News: David Beckham shared insights into his long-standing friendship with Prince William. Additionally, new information has emerged regarding the impact of Kate Middleton's cancer battle on her marriage with Prince William. 

NEW YORK POST