4 d. ago Trump says ‘there’ll be hell to pay’ if Hamas does not disarm as he meets Netanyahu at Mar

US president says group will have ‘very short period’ to disarm and that he and Israeli prime minister ‘don’t agree on the West Bank 100%’ as pair meetBenjamin Netanyahu is expected to tell Donald Trump on Monday that Hamas must return the remains of the last Israeli hostage left in Gaza before the next stages of the stalled ceasefire can be implemented, Israeli officials and analysts say.The trip comes amid a new push by officials in Washington to force concessions from Israel to allow progress towards a second stage of the ceasefire in Gaza, which began in October after two years of devastating war.He feels he has a number of cards to play yet and the remains of Gvili is the easiest one to play now but there are others.Netanyahu knows exactly what he wants for Christmas – more of the same. Israeli troops stay in 51% of Gaza, periodically striking Hamas without the shadow of withdrawal looming over him. None of this requires a denunciation of the [Trump] plan itself and Trump can v...

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4 d. ago Trump says reconstruction of Gaza will begin ‘soon’ as he meets Netanyahu at Mar

US president says he and Israeli prime minister will discuss ‘five major subjects’ and Gaza will be among themBenjamin Netanyahu is expected to tell Donald Trump on Monday that Hamas must return the remains of the last Israeli hostage left in Gaza before the next stages of the stalled ceasefire can be implemented, Israeli officials and analysts say.The trip comes amid a new push by officials in Washington to force concessions from Israel to allow progress towards a second stage of the ceasefire in Gaza, which began in October after two years of devastating war.He feels he has a number of cards to play yet and the remains of Gvili is the easiest one to play now but there are others.Netanyahu knows exactly what he wants for Christmas – more of the same. Israeli troops stay in 51% of Gaza, periodically striking Hamas without the shadow of withdrawal looming over him. None of this requires a denunciation of the [Trump] plan itself and Trump can very easily justify Israel’s extended stay...

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6 d. ago Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Gaza’s thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain

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9 d. ago Southern California braces as powerful winter storms threaten up to 8in of rain

Governor declared emergency in several counties, with near white-out snow conditions in parts of the Sierra NevadaA powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rain and gusty winds leading to evacuation warnings for mudslides in parts of the southern part of the state, bringing near white-out snow conditions in the mountains and hazardous travel for millions of holiday drivers.California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, declared a state of emergency in several counties, including Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The key difference between cold and 'super flu' symptoms as NHS braces for winter crisis

There are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu - as cases of H3N2 'super flu' surge

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3 w. ago NHS braces for worst winter flu crisis ever as hospital cases surge 55% in a week – latest

Hospitalisations for flu in England hit highest ever levels for this time of year

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3 w. ago Flu symptoms to watch for as NHS braces for 'unprecedented' winter wave

NHS chiefs have declared critical incidents amid fears the H3N2 strain, dubbed subclade K, could trigger one of the worst flu seasons to date with hospital beds occupied 56% higher than last year

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3 w. ago Is this winter’s super flu worse than before and should you be worried?

As the UK braces for an ‘unprecedented’ winter season, this is what you should know

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3 w. ago Scots brace for winter weekend washout as SEVEN flood warnings issued

SCOTS are bracing for a weekend washout as seven flood warnings are issued The River Isla at Coupar Angus, Aberbothrie, Churchill Barriers, Loch Ryan, Helmsdale to Embo, Helmsdale to Embo and Findhorn to Lossiemouth are expected to flood. Meanwhile, Brits are expecting more than a month and a half of rain in 24 hours after...

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4 w. ago NHS tells England to 'brace for unprecedented flu wave' this winter in new update

Number of flu patients in hospital at record level for time of year

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