The Kremlin has revealed that there are no specific preparations yet under way for a meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump, but added that there was understanding and political will for one.

US president Joe Biden said last night a deal that will secure the release of hostages and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza was on the brink of coming to fruition, adding that his administration was working urgently to close the agreement.

Yotam Vilk says the image of Israeli soldiers killing an unarmed Palestinian teenager in the Gaza Strip is seared in his mind.

Families who have sued Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre have resolved their disputes on how to divide the bankrupt conspiracy theorist's assets, clearing the way for a sale of Jones' Infowars platform, attorneys said at a Monday court hearing.