5 h. ago Trump’s men come to Israel with plenty to say. But they’re silent on any real future for Gaza | Roy Schwartz

Kushner, Witkoff, Vance and Rubio – they’ve all been sent to keep the ceasefire in place. Now we need to hear about a concrete planThese days present quite a unique phenomenon: the first-ever US march of the babysitters. They vary in their qualifications and attributes, but they all share the same mission – to prevent an Israeli breach, or even destruction, of Gaza’s fragile ceasefire. Since the war ended, there have been few days without at least one of Donald Trump’s envoys on the ground. Just this past week saw the likes of Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, JD Vance and Marco Rubio – all arriving to perform their duties.Israel keeps them busy. In just a few days it launched a series of attacks in Gaza after the killings of two Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers – resulting, according to reports, in dozens of Palestinian casualties. Several ministers called for a resumption of the war, and the Knesset passed a preliminary decision to annex the West Bank. The US reaction was somewher...

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20 h. ago Horror moment woman screams for help in Paris 'train attack' before hero jumps in

Jhordana Dias, 26, a Brazilian national, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man on a Paris train on October 16 until a fellow passenger's filming forced the attacker to flee

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28 h. ago ISIS returns to Syria: How terror group is making a revival in war

ISIS attacks in Syria are surging following the withdrawal of American forces from the war-torn country. 

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52 h. ago Claudia Winkleman's trauma after daughter engulfed in flames in Halloween horror

Claudia shares three children with her husband Kris Thykier - and she has recalled the 'life-changing' moment that their daughter's Halloween costume went up in flames

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66 h. ago Nurse was left 'sobbing and shaking' when transgender NHS worker repeatedly asked 'when she was getting changed' in female locker rooms at hospital

A nurse has told an employment tribunal she was left 'sobbing and shaking in a panic attack' when she was forced to share a changing room with a transgender colleague.

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3 d. ago Celeb Traitors' Joe Marler left pregnant wife sobbing on floor

Joe Marler, who is currently competing on The Celebrity Traitors amongst a host of other famous faces, has recalled a moment he was the 'most ashamed' he has ever been in his life

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4 d. ago Chief Rabbi's 'spirits were lifted' seeing Greater Manchester's 'world class' Jewish community

He paid tribute after meeting King Charles at Heaton Park synagogue

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5 d. ago Scramble to shore up ceasefire as Israel hits Gaza with deadly raids

IDF says attack followed Hamas forces firing at its troops, but both sides say they are committed to ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael launched waves of lethal airstrikes on Sunday and cut off all aid into Gaza “until further notice” after a reported attack by Hamas, in escalations that marked the most serious threat so far to the increasingly fragile ceasefire in the devastated territory.Two Israeli soldiers, including an officer, were killed in the Hamas attack. Palestinian officials said dozens died in the retaliatory airstrikes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Reports of Israel airstrikes on Rafah as Gaza ceasefire deal comes under threat

Air force reportedly carries out attack after Hamas militants emerge from tunnels and shoot at Israeli soldiersMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli air force carried out airstrikes in Rafah in southern Gaza on Sunday, Israeli media reported, in the most serious threat so far to the week-long ceasefire in the strip.The airstrikes reportedly occurred after Hamas militants emerged from tunnels in the Rafah area and shot at Israeli soldiers in the morning, prompting a firefight. Israel’s army radio reported that deadly clashes in Rafah were continuing. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Reports of Israeli attack on Gaza amid rising tensions over ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Israeli media reports come as Hamas and Israel trade accusations over breaches of the US-brokered ceasefireIsraeli airstrikes hit Rafah in southern Gaza, Israeli and regional media report, as clashes flared between Israeli forces and Hamas despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire.Israel’s public broadcaster Kan said the air force was striking targets in Rafah, while other outlets reported attacks elsewhere in southern Gaza and in the city of Jabalia in the north of the territory. Israeli TV network Channel 12 said prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with defence minister Israel Katz and senior army officials as the situation unfolded. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago US commander overseeing fatal strikes against alleged drug boats off Venezuela will retire

The commander of U.S. military operations in the region where forces have been attacking alleged drug boats says he will retire in December

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8 d. ago Consulting firm boss 'attacks flight attendant and forces plane into emergency landiing'

Tracy Barkhimer, 61, was arrested and charged with battery following an incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight from Oregon to Texas, police in the US have said

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8 d. ago Consulting firm boss 'attacks flight attendant and forces plane into emergency landing'

Tracy Barkhimer, 61, was arrested and charged with battery following an incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight from Oregon to Texas, police in the US have said

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9 d. ago 'I heard a loud bang in our sitting room, and then our lives changed forever': Influencer recalls the moment her three

Annabelle was airlifted to Temple Street Children's Hospital, Dublin, immediately after the accident to receive treatment for the 'severe trauma to her head'.

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1 week ago Jewish day centre close to synagogue targeted in Manchester terror attack is forced to shut after 'suspicious substance' found in envelope

A cordon was set up by police at The Nicky in Middleton Road, Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, after the substance was found earlier today.

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1 week ago Joanna Lumley recalls moment aged six that meant she was destined to be a star

Dame Joanna Lumley has opened up about her childhood and while things are Absolutely Fabulous now, this wasn't always the case for the iconic actress

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1 week ago Peter Andre 'wakes up sweating knowing something's wrong' amid terrifying discovery

Popstar Peter Andre recalls the moment he woke up in a panic thinking 'something' wrong', before discovering a shocking event that almost cost someone their life

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1 week ago Peter Andre 'woke up sweating knowing something's wrong' before terrifying discovery

EXCLUSIVE: Popstar Peter Andre recalls the moment he woke up in a panic thinking 'something' wrong', before discovering a shocking event that almost cost someone their life

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2 w. ago Clive Tyldesley: ‘I’ve only been drunk twice and once was with the England women’s team’

Veteran commentator answers your questions on famous lines, favourite stadiums and being told ‘Not for me, Clive’What is the best sporting accomplishment or achievement you have commentated on and did you ever harbour personal ambitions to be a professional in any sport? Tony MedlockI was never good enough at any sport to kid myself that I had a career at elite level. My parents would have told you that from an early age any sporting ambitions I entertained were in the area I ended up in; describing and commentating on top-level sport. I always resist any grading of goals or players or matches because I have a belief that sport belongs in its moment. Sport creates memories – we can recall vividly where we were, who we were with, what we were thinking, when our team won a trophy or an athlete won an Olympic gold medal or Shane Lowry sunk a putt to seal the Ryder Cup. Those moments are very personal, and the job of the commentator is to try to add something to the memory of those mome...

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2 w. ago ‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine capital causes widespread blackout

At least 20 injured after hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles target energy infrastructure in KyivA massive Russian drone and missile strike has wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv, plunging Ukraine’s capital into darkness early on Friday in what Volodomyr Zelenskyy condemned as a “cynical and calculated” attack.Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, said Russian forces had targeted “critical infrastructure”, and fragments from downed drones struck several parts of the city. Images posted online showed firefighters working to tackle burning blocks of flats. Continue reading...

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