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Israel orders evacuation of part of Gaza humanitarian zone as 70 killed by airstrikes The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reports that at least 70 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes around the southern city of Khan Younis. This escalation follows Israel’s order to evacuate part of a designated humanitarian zone in preparation for an operation targeting Palestinian fighters believed to have regrouped in the area. On Monday morning, the Israeli military cited “significant terrorist activity and rocket fire” from eastern Khan Younis neighbourhoods and instructed residents to move to the “adjusted” al-Mawasi humanitarian area. Subsequent heavy bombardment reportedly…

Bipartisan calls for secret service boss resignation after assassination attempt  In the wake of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign. This demand emerged during and after a heated House Oversight Committee hearing on Monday, scrutinising the agency’s security preparations for a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The shooting at the rally resulted in one death and three injuries, including that of the former president. The hearing was a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers from both parties criticised Cheatle’s handling…

Kamala Harris wins enough support to clinch Democratic nomination Vice-President Kamala Harris has enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, according to CBS News. A survey by the Associated Press confirmed that Harris has received endorsements from over 1,976 delegates, the required number to secure the nomination in the first round of voting. Expressing her gratitude, Harris stated she was “proud” to have earned “broad support” and eagerly anticipates formally accepting the nomination. Delegates, selected to represent their electoral areas at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), play a crucial role in the party’s nominating process.…

At least six killed in Croatia nursing home shooting A tragic shooting at a care home in Daruvar, Croatia, has left at least six people dead, leading to urgent calls for stricter gun control in the country. The attack resulted in five immediate deaths, including a care home employee, a sixth victim died later in hospital.  Several others were injured, with four in critical condition. The gunman fled the scene but was later caught at a cafe, carrying unregistered firearms. Croatian President Zoran Milanovic expressed his shock over the “savage, unprecedented” incident, urging for more rigorous gun ownership regulations. He…

Hungary stripped of EU meeting over Ukraine stance The European Union has revoked Hungary’s right to host the upcoming meeting of foreign and defence ministers due to its controversial stance on the war in Ukraine. This decision comes shortly after Hungary assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union and follows a contentious meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell emphasised the need for consequences, stating, “We have to send a signal, even if it is a symbolic signal.” Hungary has dismissed the move as…

Landslides in Southern Ethiopia kill more than 50  Local officials have confirmed that over 50 people have died due to landslides in southern Ethiopia’s Gofa zone. The tragic incidents occurred between Sunday evening and Monday morning following heavy rains in the remote, mountainous area. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities fearing the death toll may rise. Dramatic footage shows hundreds of locals digging through the debris, desperately searching for survivors beneath the collapsed hillside and exposed red earth. Meskir Mitku, the Gofa zone’s general administrator, reported that the victims included women, children, and police officers. According to Kassahun Abayneh, a…

Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the race for the White House America’s stars are reacting to the news that the US president, Joe Biden, will drop out of the race for the White House.  Biden will finish his term but will not seek re-election. The US heads to the polls in November 2024 – with the new president taking office in January 2025. The 81-year-old president has backed his VP to run as the Democratic nominee. Polling suggests it looks set Kamala Harris will face Donald Trump in November.  Biden had been facing calls to step down for several…

Tourist collapses after King’s Guard horse bites her on the arm | UK News In case you’ve had your fill of major historical events over the past couple of weeks, here’s a reminder that some things never change. This time it’s people’s eagerness to remind the world that warning signs can never quite be big enough. The notice in question is a plaque outside the Household Cavalry Museum in London which reads: ‘Beware, horses may kick or bite.’ Unsurprisingly, it’s next to a massive military horse ridden by an officer of the King’s Guard. Even less surprisingly, tourists frequently fail…

A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Ladbroke Grove (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP) Teenager, 15, shot dead at family fun day in ‘Teletubbies park’ | UK News A 15-year-old boy has been shot dead during a ‘family fun day’ at a park in Notting Hill. Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting at Hornimans Park, also known as ‘Teletubbies park’, at around 7.20pm yesterday. The boy had been fatally wounded and succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Named for its brightly-coloured playground, Tellytubby park had been hosting the annual ‘Park Lime’ event- which is organised by…

Serial killer John Christie arriving at court in London to face charges of murder in 1953 (Picture: Keystone/Getty Images) How a mild, middle-aged man turned his London terrace into a graveyard | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title The shabby, dilapidated facade of 10 Rillington Place looked like every other terrace on the west London street. However, behind its front door was a house of horrors, with bodies concealed in the garden, beneath the floorboards and even in the kitchen cupboards. Now long-demolished, the Notting…