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UN warning that Gaza aid system could collapse if UNRWA funding stopped UN officials have raised concerns that the withdrawal of funding for the primary aid agency in Gaza could result in the “collapse of the humanitarian system.” This follows the suspension of funding by the US, UK, and other countries due to the alleged involvement of some UN staff in the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.  The UN has taken action by dismissing several staff members implicated in the allegations, and an investigation into the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is currently underway. A UNRWA spokesperson has…

Schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Nigeria In southwestern Nigeria, unknown gunmen have abducted six students, three teachers, and a bus driver. The incident occurred in the town of Emure as they were returning from a road trip on Monday night.  Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti said authorities will do everything they can and are determined to find and rescue the children and teachers. Residents have been urged to share any information that could help in the search.  It is not yet clear who is responsible or whether they have demanded a ransom. Kidnapping for ransom has seen a surge in…

Iran-aligned group suspends attacks against US after drone strike An Iraqi militant group, suspected of orchestrating a drone strike in Jordan resulting in the deaths of three US soldiers, has declared a suspension of operations against the US. Kataib Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned group claiming responsibility for the Sunday attack, cited the move as a measure “to prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government.” Joe Biden recently said he has decided on a response to the attack in Jordan but did not disclose details. Iran, denying involvement in the incident, issued a warning of retaliation against any assault on its “interests.”  The…

Imran Khan and wife jailed for 14 years for corruption Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, have been handed a 14-year prison sentence, a day after he received a 10-year jail term.  Khan ousted as PM in 2022 and currently serving a three-year sentence for corruption, was sentenced on Tuesday for leaking state secrets. On Wednesday he received an additional 14-year term in another corruption case.  He continued to suggest the charges against him were politically motivated. He faces these convictions just a week before Pakistan’s elections on February 8, where he is banned from…

A record number of people (48 million) visited the Canaries in 2023, with as many as half of these visitors estimated to be Brits.

Inside ‘car sex’ trial of police officer Lee Cocking as To Catch a Copper lifts lid on the ‘real’ Line of Duty The Sun says DRUNK after a night out with pals, a Weston Super Mare clubber was relieved to be offered a lift by a police officer, who offered to see her safely home. But a few days later, she called the police claiming the officer, Sergeant Lee Cocking, had taken advantage of her intoxicated state and had sex with her in a forest layby. The distressed young woman told the female operator she felt “upset and disgusted” over…

To Catch a Copper: The ‘real-life Line of Duty’ exposes shocking and disturbing misconduct by police on the beat Irish Independent says For six seasons, Jed Mercurio’s smash-hit thriller series Line of Duty had viewers in the palm of its hand… at least up until that much-maligned finale. We were riveted by the anti-corruption unit AC-12’s attempts to unravel a vast conspiracy that led from the bottom of the criminal swamp to the highest echelons of the police force. The series became Sunday night appointment viewing. There were shock deaths, jaw-dropping twists of the “I didn’t see that coming” variety…

Elementor #583109January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Dismay as households face £2bn council tax increase Households across England are facing a combined £2bn council tax rise in the spring as local authorities attempt to combat inflation, according to The Guardian.The paper reports on a deal to address what it describes the “worsening financial crisis hitting town halls across the country”. The paper says officials in Michael Gove’s levelling up department have told local authority bosses they expect the maximum possible 4.99% increase to be applied to council tax in April – adding…

Elementor #583103January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Royals on road to recovery The King and the Princess of Wales both leaving hospital following surgery is the lead story in the Metro.”Royals on road to recovery,” is the headline on Tuesday’s Metro as the paper reflects on the news of King Charles and the Princess of Wales both leaving the central London hospitals where they were being treated. Kate departed privately, almost two weeks after she had an abdominal operation at the London Clinic. King Charles, accompanied by Camilla, waved to a few well-wishers as…

Elementor #583097January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Royal recuperate: Home to recover The King and the Princess of Wales leaving hospital after both undergoing surgery is the top story in the Daily Mirror. The paper says both will recover at home and Kate is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter. King Charles and his wife Camilla were seen leaving the London hospital, while Kate left via a private exit. The front page also reports on Kyle Walker’s marital issues.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it?…

Elementor #583091January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Star – The spy who came in from the cold The Daily Star reports that a beluga whale believed by some to have been spying for Russia has been rehomed with a pod in Norway.The tabloid says the whale was found by a Norwegian fisherman with a harness around it and a sign attached which read: “Equipment St. Petersburg.” Locals believed it had been spying for Russia, the paper says. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

Elementor #583085January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Rashford’s 12hr tequila party before calling in sick The Sun alleges that Manchester United footballer, Marcus Rashford, went out drinking in Belfast ahead of the club’s FA Cup game against Newport County, causing the striker to be dropped after missing training.Manchester United say forward Rashford “has taken responsibility for his actions” after reports emerged he was seen in nightspots in Northern Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday evening. A United statement read: “This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed.”The…

Elementor #583079January 30, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – New fast-track NHS test will save lives Daily Express says a rapid testing system which could save millions of lives is set to be rolled out on the NHS over the next two years. The front page also has a picture of King Charles with the message to the royals: “Wishing you both well”. The tabloid reports the King could be off work for a month following his three-night stay in the Marylebone hospital. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan jailed for leaking state secrets Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly leaking state secrets. Already serving a three-year term for corruption, Khan dismisses all charges as politically motivated.  This conviction under the Secrets Act comes just before general elections, where he is barred from standing. Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also received a 10-year prison sentence in the same case.  The accusations involve the purported leaking of secret diplomatic correspondence during Khan’s prime ministership. Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), vows to challenge…

Lower cost of tea eases January price rises The latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals that shop prices increased at the slowest rate in over 18 months in January. Last year, inflation, the rate at which prices go up, reached near-record highs, causing a cost-of-living crisis. However, discounts and lower prices for items like milk and tea led to a decrease in shop price inflation from 4% in December to 2.9%. Even though prices are still rising in stores, they are doing so at a slower pace. Food prices, on average, are still going up by more…

Gaza latest – More than 26600 Palestinians killed, funding to Gaza aid agency paused More than 26,637 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 October, the Hamas-run health ministry has said.  A further 65,387 have been injured, it added. The ministry says 215 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours and 300 injured. The latest figures come as Japan and Austria joined a growing list of countries to pause funding to a UN agency providing essential aid into Gaza.  The pause has come amid claims some staff at the UNRWA were involved in the…

Are we heading for WW3? Are we in a pre war world? Trump the latest to issue warnings world on the brink of next world war – what do the experts say? The defence secretary recently warned we are moving to a “pre-war world”, there have been discussions around conscription and now former US President Donald Trump has warned, since the killing of three US soldiers in Jordan, that we are heading towards World War Three. As tensions across Europe and the Middle East continue to rise, experts spoke to Sky News to give their opinions. Here’s what they had…

Iran denies involvement in drone strike that killed three US soldiers Iran has denied it was involved in the drone attack at a US base in Jordan, which killed three American troops and injured 34 other people. The US base is near the Syrian border. US President Joe Biden blamed “Iran-backed militant groups” who, he says, are operating in Syria and Iraq. Biden told a crowd at a campaign event in South Carolina on Sunday that “we shall respond,” prompting fears of another US-led war in the Middle East. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, has called the accusations “baseless”…

Tractors block major roads in Europe as farmers begin ‘siege of Paris’ French farmers are strategically deploying hundreds of tractors to start a major road blockade, it is being referred to as the “siege of Paris.”  Concurrent demonstrations are unfolding nationwide as part of continuing protests against declining incomes, escalating bureaucracy, and heightened competition from imported goods. Similar protests are unfolding in Belgium and Germany, with tractors obstructing routes leading to Hamburg’s port area. In response to the unrest, French authorities have sent 15,000 police personnel to prevent tractors from entering Paris and other major cities. The farmers’ primary objective…

Gaza aid agency says it is ‘extremely desperate’ after funding halted Japan and Austria have joined many other nations in halting funding to UNRWA, the largest UN agency in Gaza, amid deepening concerns over the alleged involvement of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.  The US, UK, Germany, and Italy have also suspended funding. UNRWA has dismissed several staff members over their alleged role in the attacks.  The agency, facing growing humanitarian needs in Gaza, has expressed desperation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged donor countries to ensure the continuity of UNRWA’s operations, emphasising that Gaza…

Elementor #582974January 29, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – 2 more teens killed in UK knife epidemic The Metro splashes on the news that two teenage boys died after being stabbed in Bristol on Saturday night in the latest deaths caused by the “knife crime epidemic” sweeping the UK. The teens were attacked in Knowle West night by a group of people who fled the scene in a car, police said. The paper quotes in its headline the parent of a Nottingham attacks victim, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, who said knife crime was at “epidemic” levels.The front…

The Guardian reports that fears of a conflict between Washington and Tehran are growing after American troops were killed in a drone attack on a US base on the border of Syria and Jordan.

The Daily Telegraph reports that President Joe Biden has blamed Iran for the deaths of American troops at a base on the border between Syria and Jordan.

Elementor #582955January 29, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Star – Britain’s 19.6C January heat record days after arctic blast The Daily Star splashes on the news that Britain recorded its hottest January day ever on Sunday with a village in the Scottish Highlands seeing the mercury shoot to 19.6C.A man in his bathing suit on a beach is placed next to a man covered in snow as the front page reports the highest January temperature in the UK.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…

The Sun leads on an interview with Manchester City and England footballer Kyle Walker, where the defender apologised to his wife for fathering children with another woman.