Mass protests have taken place around Israel, with demonstrators calling for the return of Israeli captives held in Gaza, the removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and an end to the war in Gaza. Several thousand supporters, friends and families of the Israeli captives taken by Hamas on October 7 rallied in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage … Read more
Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators blocked access to a bridge near the British parliament on Saturday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in an act of civil disobedience. London, like other Western cities, has seen regular and sometimes large demonstrations calling for an end to Israel’s bombardment of the besieged strip. Police clashed with the protesters, … Read more
Bangladesh is holding general elections on Sunday, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina set to win a fourth straight term and the fifth overall for her Awami League-led alliance, despite overseeing an economy that required an international bailout last year. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is boycotting … Read more
Weather latest: Hundreds of householders face a winter of misery Sky News UK Weather: Flood warnings continue as cars, boats, and businesses are submerged by water The Telegraph Heavy rains leave parts of England and Europe swamped in floodwaters ABC News England facing worst flooding in over a decade CBC News Live updates as London roads and stations flooded News … Read more
The Israeli military said its forces launched air, land and sea attacks on more than 100 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, as regional tensions surge. The health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory said that 125 people were killed and 318 injured in a 24-hour period. An Israeli strike flattened … Read more
German authorities battle rising floodwaters and burst riverbanks | DW News DW News Germany: Flooding persists in north and east, Scholz visits – DW – 01/04/2024 DW (English) No end to German flooding as more rain forecast The Associated Press France and Germany seek EU assistance while battling against flooding Euronews EU mobilises flood assistance for Germany and France European … Read more
Heavy Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed at least five people, wounded dozens and caused widespread damage on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said. Four civilians were killed and 92 others were injured in the capital of Kyiv, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on his Telegram channel, as Kinzhal … Read more
New Year 2024: Spectacular celebrations in London as UK welcomes in 2024 Sky News New Year’s Eve live: Spectacular fireworks in London and Edinburgh as 2024 begins BBC Thousands gather to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks as London declares itself a ‘place for everyone’ The Telegraph BBC New Year’s Eve 2023 – Rick Astley, Jools’ Hootenanny, Hogmanay, Graham … Read more
Israeli authorities barred Palestinians from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for the 12th consecutive Friday. According to Anadolu Agency, the Israeli police set up barriers at the entrances to the Old City and allowed only the elderly to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli police also set up checkpoints at the outer gates of Al-Aqsa … Read more
Esraa Kamal al-Jamalan was nearly eight months pregnant when she, her husband and their five-year-old son were forced to flee their northern Gaza neighbourhood of Sheikh Radwan after it was bombed by Israel in late October. They walked more than three kilometres (1.86 miles) to al-Shifa Hospital, where many people were sheltering, taking with them only … Read more