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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Moscow of supporting the Palestinian militant group Hamas in its war against Israel. This came after the president travelled to Romania for the first time since Russia’s invasion to speak to President Klaus Iohannis about artillery and air defence supplies. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

More than 10 Britons feared dead or missing in Israel-Gaza attacks An official UK source has told the BBC that more than 10 British citizens are feared dead or missing in Israel after the weekend’s attack by Hamas. So far, two Britons – Nathanael Young and Bernard Cowan – have been confirmed dead. According to the BBC, photographer Dan Darlington’s family believe he is dead whilst another Briton, Jake Marlowe, is missing. A pro-Palestianian demonstration took place near the Israeli embassy in west London. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak showed his support at a synagogue whilst a vigil for victims was…

Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors More than 1,000 people have been killed in Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake flattened whole villages. Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors after the 6.3 magnitude quake struck Saturday morning in Herat province, a barren landscape dotted with mud-brick homes. Villagers are searching for more than 500 people who are missing in the area, the UN says. Aid has only started to find its way in on Monday after being delayed due to blocked routes and communication lines being down. There are fears the death toll could be much…

San Francisco: Man who crashed car into Chinese consulate shot dead A man has been shot and killed by police in San Francisco after he crashed his car into the Chinese consulate on Monday. A police statement confirmed that the man – so far unidentified – was shot after officers arrived at the scene. A statement from the consulate condemned the incident, adding that it posed a “serious threat” to the safety of its staff and other people at the scene. “We strongly condemn this violent attack and reserve the right to pursue responsibility for the incident,” it added. Online…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk  Paper Talk: Israel-Palestine conflict: “We have to go in. We can’t negotiate now.” The majority of Tuesday’s newspapers continue to report on attacks on Israel by the militant group Hamas. The latest death tolls put Israeli deaths at around 900 and 690 killed in Gaza. ‘Hell On Earth’ The Metro says “Hell On Earth” and features a photo of a young girl in the aftermath of an Israeli air strike on Gaza, with crumpled buildings and an upturned car. The Daily Express uses a one-word headline, “Bloodbath,” with an image of a crowd gathered…

Elementor #553151 October 10, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Hell on Earth  The Metro calls the situation in Israel and Gaza “Hell on Earth”, describing how Israel has begun a total siege of the Gaza Strip as it continues its attempt to take out the Hamas leadership. The paper says two million Palestinians crowded into the 32-mile Gaza strip will be “starved of food, fuel, electricity and water” following air strikes that destroyed buildings and killed more than 600 people. The paper says 10 Britons are dead or missing after Saturday’s “shock dawn…

Elementor #553145 October 10, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – Israel enforces complete siege of Gaza  Israel has mobilised 300,000 reservists as its “complete siege” of Gaza gets underway, the Financial Times reports. The paper quotes Netanyahu who said the campaign was “just getting started” as he vowed a “difficult and terrible” experience for Hamas and promised to “change the Middle East”. The front page notes the growing death toll on both sides, with at least 700 Israelis dead and 560 Gazans. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it?…

Elementor #553139 October 10, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Israel declares ‘siege’ of Gaza as Hamas threatens captives  The Guardian continues its coverage of the violence that erupted in Israel. The paper says that Israel declared a “complete siege” of Gaza on Monday, cutting it off from water and power supplies as Hamas militants threatened to start “killing civilian hostages” if Israel bombed residential areas without warning. The paper also reports that Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will pledge a new era of devolution at his party’s conference this week. Today’s top…

Elementor #553133 October 10, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Bloodbath  The Daily Express reports that there are fears of all out war in the Middle East as Israel lays siege to Gaza following Hamas’s attack over the weekend. The paper reports that more than 10 Britons are feared to be among the missing and the dead. The paper reports that Israel is preparing to unleash a “truly terrifying” revenge strikes on Hamas who “massacred nearly 1,000 of its civilians and soldiers”. The paper shows the same images of children caught up in…

Elementor #553127 October 10, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Only the beginning …  The Sun says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Hamas that his country’s attack on the Gaza Strip is “only the beginning” of Israel’s retaliation for Hamas’s atrocities over the weekend. The warning comes after the country’s air force hit 2,400 sites following the “Palestinian jihadists’ devastating weekend attacks”. The front page reports Wayne Rooney may be set to return to England as manager of Birmingham City FC. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it?…