54 m. ago NGOs call for end to Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of aid – Middle East crisis live

More than 100 international NGOs sign letter saying more than 60 requests to bring in food, water and items for shelter were denied by authorities in July aloneThe UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has just issued a warning on X, saying that soaring temperatures in Gaza are now above 40°C, making an already dire humanitarian situation “far worse”.“With very limited water available, dehydration is increasing,” the agency said in a post on X. It added that bombardments and forced displacement continue, while limited electricity and fuel mean there is “no relief from the extreme heat”.Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state and continues the many steps we are taking on the ground as part of the de facto sovereignty plan that we began implementing with the establishment of the government.After decades of international pressure and freezes, we are breaking conventions and connecting Ma’ale Adumim to Jerusalem. This is Zionism at its best – bui...

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65 m. ago Fugitive Nicholas Rossi is found guilty of rape in US case after he faked his own death and fled to Scotland to pose as an Irish orphan

Nicholas Rossi was found guilty of a 2008 rape after a three-day trial in which his accuser and her parents took the stand.

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65 m. ago Police give investigation update after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Two men were arrested after the incident

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78 m. ago King and Queen to honour veterans on 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Royal British Legion (RBL) guests of honour at a service of remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday include 33 veterans aged from 96 to 105 who served in the Far East and Pacific.

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84 m. ago Gogglebox star George Gilbey death investigation update issued by police

Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically died in March 2024 following a workplace accident in Shoebury, and Essex Police have now issued an update on their investigation into his death

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1 hour ago New update on Gogglebox star George Gilbey's tragic death issued by police

George Gilbey died earlier this year following an accident at work.

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2 h. ago BBC apologises to Robert Jenrick for Radio 4 'xenophobia' claim

The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely understandable fears’

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2 h. ago Female Fuerteventura tourists left covered in blood as police arrest teen

Police on the holiday island of Fuerteventura have arrested a teenager accused of horror attacks on two female holidaymakers in their hotel rooms in separate incidents

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2 h. ago Carlos Baleba to Man United transfer twist as huge Adam Wharton decision 'made'

Our opinion on the latest Manchester United transfer news, including updates on Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton

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2 h. ago Waterworld issues statement after tragic death of girl, 4, at aqua park

This is a breaking story and is being constantly updated. Please return to this page for the latest updates.

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2 h. ago 'I was forgiven by King Charles for what I did but Queen Camilla had a different view'

A TV racing legend who rode for Nicky Henderson has spoken of a rare win over royalty as he competed against King Charles - but Queen Camilla had something to say

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2 h. ago Tottenham injury update: Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski latest news and return dates

Spurs don’t have much recovery time ahead of their Premier League opener

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2 h. ago Man Utd deliver Sekou Kone update after young star's head injury sees match abandoned

Manchester United's U21 side saw their game at Tamworth called off due to a head injury to Sekou Kone but the teenager is now stable after receiving treatment and requiring an ambulance

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3 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, August 14)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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3 h. ago Hamilton Accies boss delighted to see defensive duo back as he offers Charlie Telfer update

Accies need all the help they can get amid their transfer embargo

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3 h. ago East Kilbride to face THREE former managers in Stranraer clash as trio aim to dish out dose of the Blues

Chris Aitken, Stevie Aitken and Martin Fellowes wil be in the away dugout this Saturday

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4 h. ago Fans accuse Taylor Swift of ripping off Kylie Minogue's Showgirl: The Greatest Hits era with her new album cover

Taylor Swift excited loyal fans as she unveiled the cover of her new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago Man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is found guilty of sexual assault in Utah

A Rhode Island man accused of faking his death and fleeing the United States to evade rape charges has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in his first of two Utah trials

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4 h. ago DC man arrested after he’s accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer and calling him a ‘fascist’

‘Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!’ the man is accused of telling the officer

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4 h. ago Drug dealers arrested at Spanish holiday hotspot where Jay Slater partied

The drug ring targeted sun-seeking British tourists in the Canary Islands, with dealers pretending to sell sunglasses, watches, and souvenirs while also offering dangerous drugs

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