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Israel-Gaza conflict: UN fears “full-scale war” as violence escalates The UN is fearing a “full-scale war” as the deadly exchange of fire between Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli military has significantly escalated.  Israel says Palestinian militants have fired more than 1,000 rockets over the last 38 hours – most fired at Tel Aviv.  Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes, destroying two tower blocks in Gaza on Tuesday and Wednesday.  The death toll currently stands at – at least 54 Palestinians and 6 Israelis since Monday.  The toll includes 14 Palestinian children caught up in the…

Brit Awards 2021: Harry Styles ‘confusing’ American accent Harry Styles attended the Brit awards last night wearing an eye-catching retro brown, orange and cream suit and a handbag – all Gucci, of course.  The pop star scooped up the Best British Single award for his hit song Watermelon Sugar.  But he left fans baffled during his acceptance speech as viewers questioned why he had suddenly developed an ‘American accent’.  Other fans are saying his accent isn’t American, but ‘posh’ northern.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9o3SbP8ntU TOP HEADLINES Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads ‘Tireless work’ by nurses during pandemic inspires thousands to…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9o3SbP8ntU LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 10:04 Brit Awards 2021: Harry Styles ‘confusing’ American accent 07:30 Daily News Briefing: Israel declares emergency – India variant in 44 countries – Colombia protests death toll rises 14:21 Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight to take place in Saudi Arabia 12:20 Travel: Top 5 UK Weekend Breaks For Summer 2021 COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia COVID Coronavirus Cases: 160,340,059Deaths: 3,331,779Recovered: 138,118,893 view by country UK Cressida Dick considered using all-female Met unit to police Sarah Everard vigilMetropolitan Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick considered sending only…

Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight to take place in Saudi Arabia for undisputed heavyweight champion title – says Eddie Hearn The world’s heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in Saudi Arabia, says Eddie Hearn.  The venue and date haven’t yet been confirmed for the all-British bout, which will see the winner become the undisputed heavyweight champion.  https://twitter.com/anthonyjoshua/status/1391869555887202306 AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn suggested it could take place on either 7 August or 14 August.  “It’s a very bad secret that the fight is happening in Saudi Arabia,” Hearn told Sky Sports. The Tokyo Olympics…

Travel: Top 5 UK Weekend Breaks For Summer 2021 With restrictions being lifted and a potential return to normal for the summer, we’re looking at the top 5 places in the UK for a short weekend break!   The Scottish Highlands The Scottish Highlands is known for its natural beauty! In a remote part of the UK, it has sublime landscapes. Hikers flock to the region to climb one of Scotland’s 282 ‘Munro’s – peaks over 3,000ft.  Scotland has many famous distilleries and whisky tasting is a great way to spend a weekend. You can also find out about the local…

Jerusalem – Palestine crisis: World pleas for calm  Global leaders are calling for calm after days of unrest spiralled into retaliatory attacks by Israel and Palestinians.  The UK, US, and the EU have urged Israel and the Palestinians to lower tensions as soon as possible.  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Hamas must end the rocket attacks “immediately,” adding: “All sides need to de-escalate.”  Dominic Raab tweeted the rocket attacks “must stop” calling for “an end to targeting civilian populations.”  The EU’s Josep Borrell said the “significant upsurge in violence” in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem “needs…

Jerusalem crisis: 24 Palestinians dead, inc 9 children as rocket attacks continue On Tuesday morning the Israeli military continued its attack on the Gaza Strip, targeting several areas after rockets were fired from an enclave.  The new attacks come hours after at least 24 Palestinians – including nine children – were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on the strip after Hamas fired rockets towards Israel, according to the health ministry in Gaza.  The rocket attack came after Hamas demanded Israel stand down its security forces from the Al Aqsa Mosque compound after days of violence against Palestinians.  Israeli forces stormed…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me Better Faster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-d9BXmxAes LIVE NEWS TODAY “,”nextArrow”:””,”autoplay”:true,”autoplaySpeed”:5000}’ dir=”ltr” data-typing=”1″> 12:20 Travel: Top 5 UK Weekend Breaks For Summer 2021 11:13 Jerusalem- Palestine crisis: World pleas for calm  09:00 Jerusalem crisis: 24 dead, incl. 9 children as rocket attacks continue 07:33 Daily News Briefing: Jerusalem violence escalates – Man arrested over Julia Murder – Golden Globes 2022 ditched COVID UK Europe US Middle East Asia COVID Cases: 159,609,923 Deaths: 3,317,866 Recovered: 137,307,337 view by country UK Maria Rawlings: Man charged with murder of mother found dead in Romford A man has been charged with the murder of…

Palestinians report several killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza The Palestinian health ministry says nine killed in an air raid in northern Gaza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJNeUGIyMoA The Gaza health ministry said on Monday that nine Palestinians, including three children, were killed “in a series of strikes in northern Gaza”. Several Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air raid in the besieged Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian health ministry, after Hamas launched rockets from the coastal territory towards Israel. ………………………..

Colorado shooting: 6 dead in birthday party massacre, US mass shooting on the rise again A man has shot dead six adults, including his girlfriend, before turning the gun on himself at a birthday party in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The massacre took place early Sunday, the children who were present at the party were not shot, officials said.  “The suspect, a boyfriend of one of the female victims, drove to the residence, walked inside and began shooting people at the party before taking his own life,” a statement released by the Colorado Springs Police Department said.  No motive has yet…