2 h. ago IDF try to force civilians out of Gaza City as ground offensive continues

Two army divisions work their way toward centre of Gaza City as further Israeli airstrikes destroy buildingsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli troops have been trying to force more people out of their Gaza City homes as part of a ground offensive that is destroying large parts of Gaza’s biggest urban centre.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday they had carried out 150 air and artillery strikes before the ground operation that began early on Tuesday morning. Two army divisions are working their way slowly towards the city centre and are expected to be joined by a third in the coming days. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates

State broadcaster says it will withdraw from next year’s contest in Vienna unless Israel is excluded over Gaza warSpain has become the latest country to confirm it will not take part in next year’s Eurovision song contest if Israel participates, with the head of its state broadcaster saying “the genocide currently taking place make[s] it impossible for us to look the other way”.The majority decision by RTVE board members makes Spain the first of the “big five” Eurovision countries that contribute the most money to the event to take such action in response to Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Where will Gaza City residents go? Maps show that safe areas are shrinking as Israel expands its offensive

The start of Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘significant operation’ has displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians

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26 h. ago Israel 'slams the door' on Palestine with Gaza offensive in contempt of world leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commanded the IDF to initiate a ground offensive targeting Gaza City on Tuesday, and ultimately "slamming the door" on a two-state solution

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26 h. ago Where will Gaza City residents evacuate to? Maps show that safe areas are shrinking as Israel expands its offensive

Benjamin Netanyahu announced a ‘significant operation in Gaza’ on Tuesday which has caused hundreds of thousands to flee

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26 h. ago Tom Brady draws online ire as he appears in Las Vegas Raiders coaching booth

Some have raised conflict of interest concerns over roleBrady is a broadcaster and part-owner of RaidersTom Brady drew ire from fans on Monday night as the minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders appeared in his team’s coaching booth during a home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.Brady, who joined the Raiders’ ownership group last October, was spotted on ESPN’s telecast wearing a headset in the coaching booth. According to the ESPN broadcast, the future Hall of Famer discusses game film and goes over the gameplan with Las Vegas offensive coordinator Chip Kelly every week. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Yvette Cooper condemns ‘appalling’ Israeli offensive on Gaza City

The Israeli military has begun a ground offensive against Gaza’s largest city.

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32 h. ago 'Gaza is burning... we will not back down' Israel defence minister declares as 'ground invasion of the city begins' and Trump warns Hamas 'ALL BETS ARE OFF'

Witnesses reported that tanks were rolling into the heart of the city in 'levels of war not seen in northern Gaza in possibly two years'.

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32 h. ago Israel launches fresh operation in major escalation amid warning 'Gaza is burning'

Following weeks of devastating airstrikes that have already razed Gaza City to the ground, the Israeli Defence Forces are now entering the city on foot hoping to root Hamas out once and for all

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33 h. ago Israel ‘launches Gaza City ground offensive’ after Netanyahu threatens Hamas leaders

Rubio says only Qatar has the ability to mediate in Gaza as he heads to Doha to thaw tensions with Israel

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3 d. ago Bombed, starving and orphaned: The horrific plight of children arriving in Gaza’s hospitals alone

Up to 40,000 children in Gaza are believed to have lost at least one parent as Israeli forces continue a brutal offensive. Medics tell Alex Croft that many are now arriving in hospital alone

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1 week ago Alcaraz and Djokovic’s contrasting careers at forefront in scintillating semi

The pair, born 16 years apart, will have met at every single major when they enter Arthur Ashe Stadium on FridayCarlos Alcaraz took his final leave from Rod Laver Arena this year consumed by frustration. Losing at the Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the year, was painful enough, but Alcaraz’s disappointment was particularly down to how he had lost.His opponent, Novak Djokovic, had visibly begun to struggle with a leg injury early in their four-set quarter-final, but instead of focusing on his own game, Alcaraz found himself staring across the net and thinking too much about his opponent’s condition rather than what he needed to win. While the Spaniard’s focus wavered, Djokovic’s difficulties inspired his most offensive, decisive tennis, and he willed himself to a miraculous victory. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gaza famine likely to worsen as Israel ends pauses for aid deliveries

Israeli military announces move in Gaza City as it steps up attacks before planned offensiveIsrael’s military will no longer pause fighting to allow aid deliveries in Gaza City, a military spokesperson has said, in a decision likely to deepen the famine already gripping the north of the territory.Israeli forces have been stepping up attacks in and around Gaza City as the military prepares for a ground operation that humanitarian groups and many of Israel’s closest allies have warned will be catastrophic for hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians already struggling to survive hunger, disease and Israeli attacks. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gaza famine likely to worsen as Israel ends pauses for aid deliveries in capital

Israeli military announces move in Gaza City as it steps up attacks before planned offensiveIsrael’s military will no longer pause fighting to allow aid deliveries in Gaza City, a military spokesperson has said, in a decision likely to deepen the famine already gripping the north of the territory.Israeli forces have been stepping up attacks in and around Gaza City as the military prepares for a ground operation that humanitarian groups and many of Israel’s closest allies have warned will be catastrophic for hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians already struggling to survive hunger, disease and Israeli attacks. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Israel declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ as ground offensive launched

Fears for hundreds of thousands of Gazans as Israel declares Gaza City a 'dangerous combat' zone and launches ground attack on the enclave's largest community

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3 w. ago Cowboys to talk to Micah Parsons after defensive star’s apparent in

Defensive star lay down on table during preseason gameParsons embroiled in contract dispute with CowboysDallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer plans to meet with disgruntled All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons about his actions during the team’s recent preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons.Parsons has missed the entire three-game preseason during a contract dispute. He was the only Cowboys player not wearing a jersey while on the sidelines in Friday’s game with Falcons. At one point in the third quarter, he laid on a training table behind the team bench while the Cowboys were on offense. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘No place is safe’: families flee Gaza City as Israel vows to press on with offensive

Others refuse to leave as aircraft and tanks bomb outskirts of city where about half of Gaza’s 2m people now liveIsraeli aircraft and tanks have pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City, destroying buildings and homes, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with an expanded large-scale offensive on the city.Witnesses reported the sound of continuous explosions overnight from Saturday night into Sunday morning in the areas of Zeitoun and Shejaia. Meanwhile, tanks shelled houses and roads in the nearby Sabra neighbourhood and several buildings were blown up in the northern area of Jabaliya. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gaza war latest: Israel to continue with Gaza City offensive as Netanyahu orders ‘immediate’ hostage negotiations

The UK condemns Israel's plans for illegal settlements in the West Bank

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3 w. ago Gaza City student prepares to say goodbye to her home as Israel issues evacuation order

Thousands of Palestinians, including 21-year-old student Sara Awad, are fleeing Gaza City after the Israeli military launched a new ground invasion on Thursday (August 21).

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3 w. ago Swinney urges Starmer to recall Parliament over ‘genocide’ in Gaza

The Scottish First Minister said a ground invasion of Gaza City by Israel’s forces will ‘intensify the suffering’.

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