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Everyone in North Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns UN

1Nov

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Everyone in North Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns UN

Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on 1 November, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. Photo: AFP By Michelle Nichols, Reuters The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials warned on Friday. "The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence," they said in a statement signed by the heads of UN agencies, including the UN children's agency UNICEF and the World Food Programme, and other aid groups. Israel began a wide military push in northern Gaza in October.. The United States has said it was watching to ensure that its al...

Trump suggests ‘war hawk’ Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’ – National

1Nov

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Trump suggests ‘war hawk’ Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’ – National

Donald Trump, escalating the violent language he’s been using to target his political opponents, suggested guns be turned on former representative Liz Cheney, one of his more prominent intra-party critics. “She’s a radical war hawk. Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, OK?” the former president said in a conversation with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson at a campaign event in Arizona Thursday night.“Let’s see how she feels about it, you know, when the guns are trained on her face.” Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump sits down for a conversation with Tucker Carlson during his Live Tour at the Desert Diamond Arena on Oct. 31, 2024 in Phoenix. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images ...

Check out review of David Attenborough-narrated series Mammals

1Nov

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Check out review of David Attenborough-narrated series Mammals

Sony BBC Earth Mini Series ReviewTitle: Mammals (6 episodes / 50-60 min each)Narrated by David AttenboroughSeries Producer: Scott AlexanderRating: 4/5 This stunning new miniseries on Sony BBC Earth is focused on Mammals and their remarkable resilience and adaptability that allows them to survive against all odds. As always, narrated by the 97-year-old, still sprightly Sir David Attenborough, with perfect intonations, precision and vivid, lucid elaboration, the series is a breathtaking tale of evolutionary specifics involved in combating a rapidly changing environment. From the Etruscan shrew, to stealthy leopards and social hyenas, species are spotlighted hunting, feeding, and going about their daily survival routines. We get to learn of little known mammal species and their vital role...

11 people killed and ‘several more deaths’ expected after roof collapses at Serbian train station | World News

1Nov

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11 people killed and ‘several more deaths’ expected after roof collapses at Serbian train station | World News

Eleven people have been killed and "several more deaths" are expected as rescuers search the rubble after a roof collapsed at a train station in Serbia.The country's interior minister Ivica Dacic initially said two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the disaster in Novi Sad but later revised it to four. Meanwhile, emergency services were seen using two large diggers to help free two more people who were alive but trapped under the rubble.One of the people still trapped was a 14-year-old girl, Mr Dacic said."Probably there will be several more people (dead)," the interior minister added. "Personally I saw a body that we could not reach. There will be more, this number will not be the final one." Ambulances and other emergency teams were at the scene as rescue work...

Diwali health tips: Expert shares how to prevent firecracker-related eye injury

1Nov

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Health

Diwali health tips: Expert shares how to prevent firecracker-related eye injury

As Diwali celebrations light up homes and streets across India, eye care professionals are urging the public to take extra precautions to prevent eye injuries and allergies caused by firecrackers and smoke exposure. Firecracker-related accidents, especially during Diwali, result in numerous eye injuries each year, with many leading to permanent vision impairment if not treated promptly. Recent statistics reveal that Diwali sees a significant rise in eye trauma cases, particularly among children and young adults. Careful handling and protective measures are essential to protect eyesight during this festive season. Dr Supriya Sriganesh, phaco and refractive surgeon, executive director, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, stated, “Most eye injuries during Diwali are caused by firecrac...

Why flooding in Spain has been so deadly – and why it could happen again | Science, Climate & Tech News

1Nov

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Why flooding in Spain has been so deadly – and why it could happen again | Science, Climate & Tech News

More than 200 people have died in Spain after nearly a year's worth of rain fell in a matter of hours.On Friday, there were at least 205 confirmed deaths in Valencia, two in Castilla La Mancha, and one in Andalusia. Local authorities issued warnings late on Tuesday, but many say this gave them next-to-no time to prepare for the conditions that had killed dozens by Wednesday.Follow Spain flooding latestHere we look at what caused the flooding - and why they could happen again. How quickly did the floods hit?Heavy rain had already begun in parts of southern Spain on Monday.In contrast to areas like Malaga, where residents told Sky News it had been "chucking it down for two days", the rain did not start in the worst-hit region of Valencia until around 7pm on Tuesday.At 8pm, people in Valencia...

Where to donate an old coat this season: the London charity schemes that need your help

1Nov

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Where to donate an old coat this season: the London charity schemes that need your help

If you've unearthed your winter wardrobe after putting it in hibernation for the warm months and found a coat you will no longer wear, then it's time to pass it on. But instead of listing it on a resale site, why not give it to someone who really needs one?Soon temperatures will take a nose dive. So, for those without a permanent home, or unable to afford a coat this season, being given one really could make a huge difference.WrapUp London is now in its 14th year of donating coats via a fleet of over 75 charities in London and further afield. Recipients include women and young children in shelters, young adults, the homeless, the elderly and refugees. Over the years the charity has donated over 165,000 winter warmers. There are WrapUp London drop-off points across the city and in Greater L...

At least 57 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza – as Lebanon’s Beirut also hit | World News

1Nov

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At least 57 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza – as Lebanon’s Beirut also hit | World News

At least 57 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in central Gaza, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported.The attacks took place in three different locations in the central Gaza Strip, the agency reported, with 47 people said to have been killed. Medics also told the news agency Reuters that at least 10 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike targeting the entrance of a school sheltering displaced people.The Israeli military said its troops had identified and eliminated "several armed terrorists" in central Gaza and had eliminated "dozens of terrorists" in raids in northern Gaza's Jabalia area - home to one of the enclave's refugee camps.Palestinian officials said among those killed in the series of strikes were five children and seven women. The Israel Defence Forces (ID...

Spain flood death toll hits 205 as Valencia opens temporary morgue

1Nov

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Spain flood death toll hits 205 as Valencia opens temporary morgue

By David Latona and Charlie Devereux, Reuters Locals struggle to clean up after flooding in the town of Massanassa, in Valencia, eastern Spain. Photo: AFP / Jose Jordan Dozens still missing, minister says Convention centre in Valencia used to store bodies Some areas still cut off by floodwaters and mud Firefighters battle to get power supplies back on Spanish rescuers opened a temporary morgue in a convention centre and battled to reach areas still cut off on Friday as the death toll from catastrophic floods rose to 205 people in Europe's worst weather disaster in five decades. In Valencia, the eastern region that bore the brunt of the devastation, at least 202 people have died, regional authorities said. Three have died in Castilla La Mancha and Andalusia. The number of dead is...

New Zealand volcano island owners convicted over eruption that killed 22 people await miscarriage of justice ruling | World News

1Nov

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New Zealand volcano island owners convicted over eruption that killed 22 people await miscarriage of justice ruling | World News

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand convicted over an eruption that killed 22 people are awaiting a ruling on whether they suffered a miscarriage of justice.A judge is considering an appeal from Whakaari Management, which is run by three brothers who own the active volcano Whakaari, also known as White Island. The company was convicted of failing to keep visitors safe following an eruption that killed 22 tourists and local guides in 2019.In March, it was ordered to pay millions of dollars in fines and reparations to the victims of the eruption, who were mostly US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tour.Whakaari Management's case, laid out in a three-day appeal at the High Court in Auckland which ended on Thursday, was that responsibility for the safety of visitor...