2 h. ago Israeli strike kills at least 15 people queueing outside medical point in Gaza

Ten children among the dead in attack that NGO says was ‘blatant violation of international humanitarian law’At least 15 people, including 10 children, have been killed by an Israeli strike as they queued outside a medical point in central Gaza, amid intensifying Israeli attacks that left 82 people dead across the strip.The uptick in Israeli bombing came as negotiators said a Gaza ceasefire deal was in sight, but not yet achieved. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Israeli strike kills at least 10 children queueing for medical treatment in Gaza

Children among at least 15 killed in attack that NGO says was ‘blatant violation of international humanitarian law’At least 15 people, including 10 children, have been killed by an Israeli strike as they queued outside a medical point in central Gaza, amid intensifying Israeli attacks that left 82 people dead across the strip.The uptick in Israeli bombing came as negotiators said a Gaza ceasefire deal was in sight, but not yet achieved. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Joe Root unbeaten on 99 as England dig in against India but Stokes injury a concern

Third Test, day one: England 251-4Root unbeaten on 99 while captain picks up knockEngland opted not to train on Tuesday but Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum still made a beeline for Lord’s. Two days out from the third Test – a pivotal match with the series locked at one-apiece – they were keen to speak to the groundstaff to express their hopes for a pitch with pace, bounce and a bit of sideways movement.It was too late to be making demands and, like the disappointed customers of Mr Tourette, signwriter extraordinaire from the Modern Toss cartoons, England’s captain and head coach had to settle for a slow, occasionally two-paced surface. Throw in a sluggish outfield — plus an Indian attack buoyed by their win at Edgbaston and now augmented by Jasprit Bumrah — and run-scoring was anything but straightforward. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scientists issue urgent warning over 'doomsday tsunami' set to hit parts of the US... is your hometown at risk?

A doomsday tsunami is likely to strike the US in the near future, but scientists say it's better if it hits sooner rather than later.

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3 h. ago Foreign worker who put £1,239 work visa on City Hall expenses rumbled in fraud probe

Cost of agency workers at London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s Greater London Authority rises to almost £9million a year

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3 h. ago Scientists warn 'Doomsday tsunami' is ready to strike parts of the US: 'Only a matter of time'

A doomsday tsunami is likely to strike the US in the near future, but scientists say it's better if it hits sooner rather than later.

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4 h. ago Gordon Ramsay seeks 24 hour licence for his Lucky Cat skyscraper restaurant in the City

Chef says the restaurant will be able to serve City workers “that deal with clients from different time zones”

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4 h. ago Reform councillor says small boats migrants are from ‘unenlightened cultures’

During a Kent County Council meeting in Maidstone, Cllr Linden Kemkaran used words like ‘hordes’ and ‘invade’ to describe male migrants.

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4 h. ago New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Judge certifies class-action lawsuit that’s one of many challenging order denying citizenship to those born to undocumented parents in the USUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship suffered a courtroom defeat on Thursday as a federal judge in New Hampshire blocked the controversial executive order nationwide and certified a sweeping class-action lawsuit that could protect tens of thousands of children.Ruling from the bench on Thursday, Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing and said a written order will follow. The judge, an appointee of George W Bush, said a written order would follow later in the day, with a seven-day stay to allow for appeal. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Johnny Depp Enjoys a 'Very Special Visit' to U.K. Art Gallery After Premiering His Latest Movie Modi in London

Johnny Depp Enjoys a 'Very Special Visit' to U.K. Art Gallery After Premiering His Latest Movie Modi in London  People.com

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4 h. ago Scientists discover a way for the body to produce 'natural Ozempic' without the nasty side effects

A one-time gene modification may help the body produce its own 'natural Ozempic,' a study published this week on mice from researchers at the University of Osaka in Japan has found.

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5 h. ago Concern that Ukraine will be split up casts shadow over reconstruction talks

Leaders meet in Rome amid forecasts that more than a third of rebuild costs could fall to Russia if Ukraine concedes landEver-escalating Russian drone attacks and the concern that Ukraine will be split up under a future peace plan have cast a shadow over a meeting of European leaders to plan for the eventual reconstruction of the country.The conference is the fourth in this format and is being attended by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Poland’s Donald Tusk. It comes at a time of unprecedented pressure on the Ukrainian economy as Vladimir Putin widens his targets across Ukraine, deploying record numbers of long-range drones. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Doctor explains what it means if they call you 'tacky' and you shouldn't be offended

A doctor has taken to social media to explain what it means if a GP or hospital worker calls you 'tacky' - and how it shouldn't be taken as an insult, but there is something you should know

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5 h. ago Ayrshire council workers in line for pay increase after Cosla offer accepted

The deal agreed with COSLA is to be worth a cumulative uplift in basic pay of 7.6 per cent by April 2026.

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5 h. ago Making healthy snacks a habit when afternoon energy slumps strike at work

Sticking to healthy snacks during workdays can be tough, especially with busy schedules and tempting treats nearby

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5 h. ago Union accuses council of ‘abhorrent’ practices and calls for leader to quit

Unite’s National Lead Officer said workers involved in Birmingham’s bin strike remain in determined mood despite an alleged ‘fire and rehire’ threat.

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6 h. ago NHS waiting list falls to its lowest in two years – but doctors’ strike threatens to reverse it, experts warn

The NHS waiting list for England has dropped to 7.36 million, new data reveals

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6 h. ago 31 workers rescued after huge tunnel collapses in Los Angeles with them still inside

A portion of a huge industrial tunnel under construction in Los Angeles collapsed Wednesday

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6 h. ago Jake Berry’s defection to Reform leaves only one question for Badenoch – ‘who is leaving next?’

This latest blow for the Tories is significant because it shows that professional politicians, not just angry ideologues, are now willing to follow Nigel Farage, writes political editor David Maddox

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6 h. ago Badenoch dismisses Jake Berry as ‘banana republic’ opportunist after his defection to Reform – UK politics live

Tory leader brushes off suggestion that defections to Reform reflect badly on her leadershipSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An estimated 7.36 million treatments w...

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