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Polio vaccinations suspended amid Israeli bombardment The UN has postponed a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza due to heavy Israeli bombardments and mass displacement. The campaign, aimed at providing a second dose of the vaccine to nearly 120,000 children, was delayed amid ongoing military actions in Jabalia.  This comes after Gaza reported its first polio case in 25 years, which left a baby paralysed. Health experts warn that delays could impact efforts to stop the spread of the disease, as herd immunity requires at least 90% of children to receive two doses. Despite reaching 442,000 children in southern and…

Turkey strikes PKK targets after deadly gun attack Turkey’s military launched strikes on Kurdish militant group PKK sites in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday night, following a deadly attack near Ankara that killed at least five people. The Turkish government blamed the PKK for the assault, which took place at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), about 40 km from the capital. Footage showed two attackers firing guns at the TAI entrance. While no group claimed responsibility, Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the PKK was likely involved. Two attackers were killed, and 22 people were injured, including seven special forces members.…

Striking Boeing workers reject 35% pay rise offer Boeing workers on strike have rejected the company’s latest offer, which included a 35% pay increase over four years. According to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), 64% of its members voted against the proposal. Over 30,000 Boeing employees have been on strike since September 13, following the rejection of an earlier offer. Just hours before the latest vote, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg warned that the company is at a “crossroads,” with losses now reaching approximately $6 billion (£4.6 billion). Union representatives expressed hope for a quick return to…

Thursday’s headlines continue to speculate on the upcoming October budget, due out next week. The papers report on measures they expect to be included.
A handful of broadsheets lead with the supposed row that has erupted after Donald Trump accused the Labour Party of election interference.

Bryan Johnson: Millionaire biohacker reveals how he reversed hair loss and greying Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailA multi-millionaire biohacker on a mission to become 18 again has revealed how he reversed his male pattern baldness and returned the colour to his luscious locks in less than a year. Bryan Johnson, 47, has become known for pursuing an extensive range of therapies and treatments in a bid to reduce his biological age – and he has seemingly turned the clock back on his hair loss…

Charles welcomed in Samoa with traditional tea ceremony and ‘high chief’ title – Royal family news King Charles heckled by Australian senator: ‘Give us our land back’Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailKing Charles was given a grand welcome in Samoa during his state visit, where he donned traditional Samoan attire and participated in a series of ceremonies. He swapped his signature tailored suit for a short-sleeved white jacket and trousers he designed himself, as he was bestowed with the title of “Tui Taumeasina” or “King…

Rachel Reeves to turn on spending taps with Budget boost for infrastructure and clean energy technology Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailRachel Reeves will turn on the spending taps to upgrade Britain’s creaking infrastructure and invest in the clean energy transition, she will tell world leaders today.The chancellor is planning to change the government’s fiscal rules to free up billions of pounds of borrowing, which she will promise to spend laying “the foundations of future growth”.Attending her first International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting, Ms…

'My young son is alive, but it doesn’t always feel like he is living' Nine-year-old Archie struggles to breathe, can’t walk very far, and is constantly exhausted https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/my-young-son-alive-doesnt-30212678

Geoff Capes represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games (Picture: Getty)Three-time Olympian and former world’s strongest man Geoff Capes has died at the age of 75, his family have announced. Capes is Great Britain’s greatest ever shot putter and still holds the record for the longest throw, which he set in 1980 with a distance of 21.68m. Away from athletics, Capes was crowned the World’s Strongest Man on two occasions, first taking the crown in 1983 and becoming a two-time champion two years later. In a statement, Capes’ family said: ‘The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his…

A55 roadworks with lane and slip-road closures for bridge inspection and testing The works will take place around Junction 25 at Bodelwyddan https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-roadworks-lane-slip-road-30215511