63 minutes ago Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuation in Gaza City eastern suburb

Israeli military issues evacuation orders to people in Shejaiya suburb, saying militants have fired rockets from districtYechiel Leiter, an American-born rightwing publicist and former government aide who immigrated to Israel four decades ago, was announced as Israel’s next ambassador to Washington earlier this month.The Israeli government said earlier today that it had approved the nomination of Leiter, an ally of the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading...

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63 minutes ago When we see others in distress we can suffer too. How do we heal from this collective trauma? | Sara Mussa

The more we identify with those suffering, the more vicarious trauma we may feel. But we can recover and even grow from this experienceThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workAs I stepped into my office and checked my client list for the day, I was surprised to see a name pop up that hadn’t been there for a while. It was Kareem, a young father of two who had recently arrived to Australia from war-torn Iraq. During our session, he described that he thought his symptoms were under control and he was recovering well. But suddenly he was transported back to the blast that left him with a traumatic brain injury and months of rehabilitation. “What was the thing that took you back there?” I asked him. He said it was “hearing a song”, ...

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65 minutes ago I'm A Celeb host Ant McPartlin slams 'passive aggressive' Alan Halsall after clash with Dean McCullough

Ant McPartlin has had his say on Alan Halsall's clash with Dean McCullough, which is the first sign of tension in the camp after a week

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1 hour ago Bob Geldof defends Band Aid single: This pop song has kept millions alive

Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014.

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1 hour ago Storm Bert brings 80% of month’s rain in 48 hours as disruption continues

Strong winds have caused flights to be cancelled and trees have fallen on railway lines meaning lengthy delays.

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2 hours ago Moment adorable black cat called John is rescued by firefighters after getting stuck upside down in drainpipe

An adorable black cat named John had to be rescued by firefighters after she became stuck in a drainpipe.

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2 hours ago Hundreds flee north Gaza as IDF orders more evacuations amid intense airstrikes

Fresh wave of civilian displacements triggered overnight on Saturday, while Israeli strike on hospital injures directorThe Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of new areas of northern Gaza, setting off a fresh wave of civilian displacements on Sunday as intense airstrikes continued across much of the territory.The Israel Defense Forces said the orders for the Shujaiya neighbourhood were issued after Palestinian militants fired rockets at Israel on Saturday from a location within the densely populated district. Hamas’s armed wing said it had targeted an army base over the border. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Wicked fans are baffled by breathless exchange with Cynthia Erivo about 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity' song during 'uncomfortable' press tour

The viral clip is the latest in an emotional press tour from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, which has seen them repeatedly break down in tears while discussing the film.

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3 hours ago Bill Clinton grapples with his past in memoir – too much, too little, too late

The 42nd president’s latest book is a prolonged stroll down memory lane that never quite reaches a desired destinationIn 1992, Bill Clinton defeated George HW Bush, a sitting Republican president. In 1996, Clinton won re-election over Bob Dole. A former Democratic governor of Arkansas, Clinton had a flair for policy and retail politics. He felt your pain, garnering support from voters without a four-year degree and graduates alike. He played the saxophone, belting out Heartbreak Hotel on late-night TV. Redefining what it meant to be presidential, he told a studio audience he preferred briefs to boxers.He oozed charisma – and more. But his legacy remains deeply stained by allegations of predatory conduct and questionable judgment. He is one of three presidents to be impeached – in his ca...

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3 hours ago Thug's desperate 6 word excuse after being caught with gun by officer who tackled him off e

Antonio Balu was arrested and subsequently jailed for five years for possessing a firearm, but gave officers at the scene a desperate excuse as to how he came into possession of the offending item

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