13 minutes ago Hezbollah 'violates ceasefire', with Israeli troops firing on 'suspects' moving towards southern Lebanon

Israel's military said on Thursday that an arrival of suspects was detected in several areas in southern Lebanon, and called it a violation of a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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20 minutes ago Last chance to buy gated community modern mansion on one of Wales’ most expensive roads

Exclusive meets luxury when it comes to dream homes for sale on this street, known by some as 'millionaires' row'

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22 minutes ago Warning to anyone who sees blackbirds in their garden to do one winter task

Blackbirds desperately need help from gardeners this winter, according to experts.

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27 minutes ago Middle East crisis live: Israeli tanks fire on southern Lebanon as officials says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated

Israeli military says ceasefire was breached after what it called suspects arrived in southHere is a video report on families returning to homes in Lebanon and northern Israel after the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect:Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday and the Israeli military said its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern zone, reports Reuters. Continue reading...

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29 minutes ago ISIS fighter was blown up by RAF drone 'because European human rights laws meant troops were barred from capturing him'

A Reaper drone reportedly fired two hellfire missiles at an ISIS biological weapons engineer in a village in northern Syria in December 2022.

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36 minutes ago Don’t be naive about the ceasefire in Lebanon. It may mean more horror and death in Gaza | Simon Tisdall

Netanyahu has not suddenly turned dovish peacemaker. He can redeploy his troops or abandon the peace deal at any timeJoe Biden is making the most of the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon that he helped to broker. “It reminds us that peace is possible,” he declared in the White House Rose Garden, where US presidents habitually preen rather than prune. Yet Biden’s flowery self-congratulation jars at this fragile moment. It sounds like cruel mockery to the beleaguered people of Gaza.With the truce holding for a second day, Lebanon has been spared more death and wanton destruction, for now. Celebrating, many people are heading home to the south despite Israeli warnings. But Biden’s belief that the accord will hasten a Gaza ceasefire, spike the guns of Iran and...

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64 minutes ago MPs need assurance assisted dying Bill compatible with human rights – regulator

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said Parliament needs adequate time to scrutinise the proposed legislation.

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74 minutes ago Macquarie agrees £700m deal to buy UK waste firm Renewi; Direct Line shares jump after rejecting Aviva’s £3.3bn offer – live

Australian investment bank returns after being rebuffed last yearIn other takeover news, the Australian investment bank Macquarie has just agreed to buy the UK-listed waste management company Renewi for £700m.It is paying 870p a share in cash.We are always cautious about the bidder’s curse, but we believe Aviva’s approach to Direct Line is strategically coherent, could offer considerable synergies, and is currently highly financially attractive.The main risk for Aviva is that it seems to be stretching an already below-average solvency ratio, so any further generosity would need to come from shares. We can see an offer rising from the current 250p to around 300p. Continue reading...

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87 minutes ago Gardening expert's essential tips to ensure green and healthy lawn next spring

Tom Clamp, from Doff - a manufacturer of premium garden care products - has shared expert advice for keeping your lawn healthy and green in the spring

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1 hour ago Community bid for road safety improvements at Castle Douglas junction finally pays off

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed to repaint road markings and look into installing new signs at the roundabout at the top of King Street in a bid to boost road safety there.

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