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Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1, 000 days of war
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (1155+ words) It is the 1, 000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The…...
King to start traditional game of hand ba" during Jedburgh visit
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (258+ words) The King will witness a centuries-old traditional handball game when he visits the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. Charles will be invited to start the game of hand ba, a historic street sport played annually since 1704. The full-contact game sees…...
Ship "runs aground" in Strait of Hormuz
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (362+ words) A ship has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not taking Iran's approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported. The report identified the affected vessel as a foreign container ship, but offered no other immediate details....
Sam Kerr to rejoin Gotham FC as successful Chelsea spell comes to end
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (311+ words) Australia captain Sam Kerr has left Chelsea after six and a half years to join National Women's Soccer League side champions Gotham FC as a free agent. The 32-year-old has signed a deal that will keep her at the New…...
Harry working to try to bring Archie and Lilibet to UK amid security concerns
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (605+ words) The Duke of Sussex is trying to find a way to safely bring his wife and children to the UK next week, despite concerns over how they will be protected and confusion over where they will stay. Harry had planned…...
In Pictures: Dame Penelope Keith an actress who commanded stage and screen
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (184+ words) Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said. In a long career on stage and TV, she starred as snobbish suburbanite Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life…...
Treasury should return tax on "1 gig ticket contributions, say industry bosses
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (403+ words) Music venue bosses have called on the Government to return tax payments made on contributions intended for musicians and grassroots venues. It comes after the Government secured more than "1 million through VAT on contributions on tickets bought by concert attendees…...
Burnham to pledge "circuit-breaker" for Britain in devolution and economy speech
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (1310+ words) Andy Burnham will pledge to give Britain the "circuit-breaker it needs" in a major speech unveiling his plans for devolution and the economy with ambitions for a decade of Labour government. The Makerfield MP will confirm a flagship proposal to…...
Children burned by exploding "squishy" toys amid trend to heat them in microwave
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (688+ words) Medical experts are warning of the dangers of a trend for heating "squishy" toys in the microwave after several children suffered serious burns. Videos circulating online show the toys, which are soft and easy to squeeze, being heated to make…...
King and Queen to attend series of events in Scotland as Royal Week begins
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (334+ words) The King and Queen are preparing for a series of engagements north of the border as Royal Week gets under way in Scotland. Charles will begin his official engagements by receiving a Royal Salute and inspecting a guard of honour…...