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‘High risk’ of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says A UN-backed assessment reveals that nearly half a million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing “catastrophic levels” of hunger, with a “high risk” of famine persisting due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and limited humanitarian access. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report clarifies that there is no current famine in northern Gaza, though a March assessment had warned of an imminent famine. Since then, aid deliveries have increased and essential services like nutrition, water, and health have been improved. However, the report highlights severe food shortages in southern…

Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests At least five protesters were shot dead by police in Kenya, and part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire as demonstrations against new tax proposals intensified. An enraged crowd broke through police barriers to storm the parliament before igniting parts of it. In a Tuesday evening address, President William Ruto declared that all measures would be used to prevent “dangerous criminals” from undermining national security. He has deployed the military to control the protests. “There are some things that are hard to understand, like how can you…

William Gallas feels there is one particular ‘very solid’ player at Euro 2024 that Chelsea should look to sign in the summer transfer window. The Blues, along with their Premier League rivals, are watching this summer’s tournament with intrigue as they plot moves for a number of international stars. Gallas is keen to see his former side recruit a new central defender after veteran Thiago Silva ended his four-year stint at Stamford Bridge at the end of 2023-24. Chelsea have a number of younger centre-backs but Gallas feels it is important for the west Londoners to have a ‘leader’ in…

Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Georgia, Roberto Martinez has confirmed, despite Portugal already being safely through to the Euro 2024 knockouts. A 2-1 comeback win over Czechia and a 3-0 thumping of Turkey has sealed Portugal’s place as Group F winners with a game to spare. It means Wednesday night’s clash against Georgia in Gelsenkirchen is a dead-rubber for Martinez’s side, and the manager had previously said he would be resting many players in preparation for the last-16. Many expected that would include Ronaldo who has played every minute of the tournament so far and performed well despite not finding…

England have secured their place in the Euro 2024 knockout stage but the Three Lions face a wait to see who they will play next in the last 16. Gareth Southgate’s side delivered another uninspiring performance in their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday night but a goalless draw was enough to secure top spot in Group C. The result means England will play one of the best third-placed finishers from Groups D or E. And their last-16 tie will be played this Sunday, June 30, at 5pm. More crucially for Southgate’s side, they will avoid Germany, France, Portugal…

Roy Keane and Gary Neville have questioned Gareth Southgate’s decision to bring Conor Gallagher into England’s midfield for their Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia. After naming unchanged starting XIs for group games against Serbia and Denmark, Southgate tweaked his side for Tuesday’s game with Chelsea star Gallagher coming into midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold partnered Declan Rice in midfield for the first two games with Southgate hopeful the introduction of Gallagher can inject some energy into his side after those underwhelming performances so far in Germany. While believing Gallagher can deliver that, former Manchester United captain Keane questioned whether Gallagher has the…

England are competing in Euro 2024 this summer hoping to win their first major trophy since their World Cup triumph 58 years ago. Despite their poor performances in Germany, there’s no question that England’s squad is, on paper at least, more than capable of becoming just the second set of players to get their hands on international silverware. But whilst England players earn a standard match fee for every match they play, the financial rewards for playing for the Three Lions are dwarfed compared to the salaries they earn with their clubs. Let’s take a look at how much England…

England’s star-studded squad are competing in Euro 2024 in Germany this summer, eyeing the first-ever European Championship title in their history. But the group of 26 players, who have come in for some heavy criticism for their performances in their opening group games, does not contain Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, who has been left out of the squad by Gareth Southgate. Rashford scored just eight goals in 42 appearances for United this term, while he was also disciplined by Erik ten Hag in January after missing a training session having attended a nightclub the previous evening. The 26-year-old has…

Frank Lampard says he ‘fears’ for Ousmane Dembele in France’s attack after Les Bleus missed out on top spot in their Euro 2024 group. France appeared to be on course for first place in Group D after Kylian Mbappe put them ahead from the penalty spot in their final group game against Poland on Tuesday. However, Robert Lewandowski equalised from the spot for Poland and France were held to a 1-1 draw. In the other game in the group, Austria ran out 3-2 winners in a thrilling match against the Netherlands. The results mean that Austria go through to the…

Chilling CCTV shows teens being sold fireworks they used to kill gran | UK News Shocking CCTV shows the moment two teenage yobs are sold fireworks that they later used to kill a grandmother by shoving them through her letterbox. Josephine Smith, 88, died in her bed after a Megaburst rocket exploded and set her home in Harold Wood, east London, ablaze in October 2021. Kai Cooper, then 18, and Callum Dunne, then just 15, were later convicted of manslaughter at the Old Bailey and locked up for more than eight years. Mrs Smith’s son Alan, 55, has now asked…