29 h. ago Woman onboard Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel slams British government for not intervening to help aid mission

Ewa Jasiewicz, a British-Polish activist and journalist, was on board the 2010 Gaza aid flotilla in which nine activists were killed. After being captured while sailing to Gaza for a second time, she tells Alex Croft that UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer must step in

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48 h. ago ‘After joining the deadly 2010 Gaza flotilla, I’m now sailing again. I’m worried Israel will kill us’

Ewa Jasiewicz, a British-Polish activist and journalist, was on board the 2010 Gaza aid flotilla in which nine activists were killed. As she sails to Gaza for a second time, she tells Alex Croft that she fears history may repeat itself

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54 h. ago Activists on a flotilla approach Gaza and say they are ready for a possible Israeli interception

Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing toward Gaza say they are prepared for the Israel navy to intervene as they approach the coastal territory

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3 d. ago I’m on a boat bound for Gaza – sailing, scrubbing and warding off sea sickness – all so we can break Israel’s blockade | Naoise Dolan

It’s not likely we will reach Gaza. But until Palestine is free, we will show what solidarity we can from our vesselMy first task on the boat is to ease a red rope from the cockpit while a Danish participant opposite me tautens a white one. Between us, we hoist the sail. The coastline of Augusta, Sicily, fades behind us. There are seven people on board: three French, two Irish, one Dane and one Irish-Danish for good measure.Ours is the fastest boat of the Thousand Madleens flotilla sailing to Gaza just behind the Global Sumud ships. My boat was the last to depart; we saw off eight other ships at the port, having just shared a week of intensive training with those on board. All participants have been sleeping on our boats since we arrived, so we know their layouts well. I have found a space for each of my possessions to “live” in a cramped environment where everything must be kept in lockers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago While world leaders dither over a Gaza peace plan, I’m sailing with supplies, hoping to break Israel’s blockade | Naoise Dolan

It’s not likely we will reach Gaza. But until Palestine is free, we will show what solidarity we can from our vesselMy first task on the boat is to ease a red rope from the cockpit while a Danish participant opposite me tautens a white one. Between us, we hoist the sail. The coastline of Augusta, Sicily, fades behind us. There are seven people on board: three French, two Irish, one Dane and one Irish-Danish for good measure.Ours is the fastest boat of the Thousand Madleens flotilla sailing to Gaza just behind the Global Sumud ships. My boat was the last to depart; we saw off eight other ships at the port, having just shared a week of intensive training with those on board. All participants have been sleeping on our boats since we arrived, so we know their layouts well. I have found a space for each of my possessions to “live” in a cramped environment where everything must be kept in lockers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Arsenal dealt injury blow ahead of Champions League showdown with Olympiacos

Arsenal’s Deadline Day signing has been limited to just one appearance since joining on loan

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3 d. ago What every Celtic player said after Kelechi Iheanacho's first training session

The ex-Man City and Leicester hitman was a late arrival after joining the night after deadline day

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7 d. ago Marc Guehi Liverpool latest as Palace boss makes new transfer claim

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has addressed Marc Guehi's future ahead of facing Liverpool after his captain nearly joined the Reds on transfer deadline day

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8 d. ago Crystal Palace ‘accept Marc Guehi’s time at the club is ending’ after deadline day Liverpool transfer collapse

CRYSTAL PALACE have reportedly accepted that Marc Guehi will leave the club within the next year. The Eagles blocked the centre-back from joining Liverpool at the eleventh hour on transfer deadline day earlier this month. Guehi completed a medical in London ahead of the proposed £35million move before Palace officials pulled the plug. THIS IS...

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9 d. ago Kasper Dolberg declares Celtic was never a serious option as transfer truth finally emerges

The striker opted to join Ajax after late deadline day drama saw him leave Anderlecht

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1 week ago Luxury billionaire Arnault joins French outcry over ‘deadly’ wealth tax proposal

Tech start-ups and business leaders outraged by Socialist demands to impose levy on super-rich

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2 w. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma says Pep Guardiola will help him improve with his feet

Italian preparing to face Napoli, whom his mother supportsDe Bruyne, McTominay and Højlund could face CityGianluigi Donnarumma has said he believes Pep Guardiola will help improve his ball-playing skills and that Manchester City were interested in signing him before the summer.Donnarumma joined from Paris Saint-Germain for about £30m (€35m) on transfer deadline day. The move caused surprise because of the view that the 26-year-old is not as accomplished with his feet as Ederson, who left for Fenerbahce, or James Trafford, the £27m signing from Burnley in July. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca highlights Nicolas Jackson advantage for Bayern Munich

Jackson joined Bayern Munich on loan on transfer deadline day

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2 w. ago 'I wanted to join West Ham on transfer deadline day but Tottenham blocked the move'

Emmanuel Adebayor was on the verge of joining West Ham on loan from Tottenham in January 2015, but the move was allegedly blocked by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy due to a fierce rivalry between the clubs

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2 w. ago Kevin Nisbet admits Dave Cormack transfer claim caught him unawares before sealing Aberdeen return

The Scotland striker re-joined the Dons on a permanent deal on deadline day

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3 w. ago Pep Guardiola admits Man City will miss key Ederson quality with Gianluigi Donnarumma

Donnarumma, widely regarded as the world’s best keeper, joined City from European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a deadline day deal last week

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3 w. ago Arne Slot confirms Liverpool plan for Alexander Isak as injury update given

Alexander Isak joined Liverpool on transfer deadline day from Newcastle United and Arne Slot has been speaking about the forward

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3 w. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma happy to rival Trafford to be Manchester City’s No 1

Italian goalkeeper says ‘together we can make success’‘Competition is good for everyone – we have to be strong’Gianluigi Donnarumma has welcomed having to compete with James Trafford to be Manchester City’s No 1, the Italian goalkeeper saying “together we can make success”.The 26-year-old was signed from Paris Saint-Germain for about £30m (€35m) on transfer deadline day, the move causing some surprise after Trafford joined from Burnley on the last day of July for £27m. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man United told to complete Liverpool transfer hijack for £35m star who'd agree to move

Crystal Palace captain and England defender Marc Guehi was close to joining Premier League champions Liverpool on transfer deadline day until a last-minute hitch saw the deal collapse

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3 w. ago Jamie Carragher is right and wrong about Jadon Sancho after Manchester United exit

Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho will try to get back to his best after joining Aston Villa on loan on deadline day.

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