Today's other headlines start in the Middle East, where Hamas freed eight hostages and Israel

handed over more than 100 Palestinian prisoners in the third round of exchanges.

Israel briefly held up its side of the swap after a chaotic handover in Gaza.

Video shows a crowd surrounding the van, carrying several of the hostages.

One of them was visibly shaken as she was escorted through the mass of people.

Later, buses of Palestinians set to be released were seen leaving an Israeli prison.

Israel's prime minister said he secured a guarantee from mediators that future handovers would be done safely.

During the release of our hostages today, we all saw shocking scenes. We made it clear to the mediators

that we do not intend to accept any risk to our hostages. And I will add, whoever dares to harm them will pay the price.

The hostages released today included Agam Berger, plus the German-Israeli National's Arbel Yehud and Gadi-Moses.

Five Thai farm workers were also released. They had been working in southern Israel when they were

kidnapped by Hamas.

Israel's ban on the UN-Palestinian aid agency, UNR, took effect today.

In East Jerusalem, outside of UNRWA's headquarters, far-right Israeli activists celebrated with champagne toasts. In October, Israel banned UNRWA from

operating inside the country, saying the group had been infiltrated by Hamas, which it denies.

Humanitarian officials say the move could have a devastating impact on aid deliveries in the region.

A UN spokesperson says UNRWA was still delivering aid today despite the ban.

Officials in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack killed at least six people in the northeastern

city of Sumi overnight. Nine others were injured. Regional authorities say a drone

slammed into an apartment building blowing out a wall and windows. Following the deaths,

the city announced two days of mourning. Ukraine's Air Force says Russia launched more than 80 drones

overnight, but most were shot down or otherwise missed their targets. Back in this country,

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