Newspaper headlines from around the world – Monday, 20 January 2025

Here are the stories that made headlines on the front pages of newspapers around the world on Monday, 20 January 2025.

The Washington Post front page reported that as a ceasefire took hold, Hamas released three Israeli hostages, and Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners.

The Jerusalem Post‘s front page reported that a ceasefire took effect belatedly, with three hostages returned.

The Daily Mail’s front page reported a heartwarming moment when Briton Emily Damari and two other hostages, previously held by Hamas, finally embraced their loved ones after 471 days in captivity.

The Guardian reports that hostages have been released as the truce holds.

China Daily’s front page reported that a people-centered philosophy is evident in festive visits.

The front page of The Japan Times reported that the manhunt in the Saif case ended with the arrest of an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant.

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