Here's a brief overview of key world events happening today:

• Israel-Hamas conflict: Six Israeli hostages were released by Hamas. The release of 620 Palestinian prisoners was delayed for several hours afterward1.

• Pope Francis health update: The Pope is responding well to treatment for pneumonia after spending a peaceful night in the hospital1.

• Ukraine-Russia conflict: The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that falls short of demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine1.

• Cholera outbreak: A cholera outbreak, mainly attributed to contaminated drinking water, has occurred after a paramilitary group's attack on a city's water plant1.

• French medical trial: A trial is underway for Joël Le Scouarnec, whose detailed notebooks documenting decades of sexual violence are central to the case1.

• Chinese naval activity: Australian and New Zealand defense forces are monitoring Chinese navy vessels spotted near their waters last week1.

• U.S. politics: President Trump appears to be shifting focus away from Ukraine and NATO allies, while also facing legal challenges to his executive orders on diversity programs1.