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Egypt There is hope the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt will open today – for the first time since Israel’s siege began.  It’s believed there are around 88 injured Palestinians and around 500 foreign nationals waiting by the border, and it is hoped they will be allowed to cross into Egypt. Ambulances had entered Gaza from Egypt earlier in the morning and are said to be heading back towards the border. Photos have emerged of a temporary field hospital set up in Egypt – near the border. The hospital is intended to treat injured people crossing from Gaza. Elsewhere,…

Elementor #559446 November 1, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – ‘graveyard for children’: airstrikes kill dozens at Gaza refugee camp  The Guardian devotes its front page to Israeli airstrikes which hit Jabalia in northern Gaza. It says dozens of people have been killed after Israeli airstrikes destroyed apartment blocks in Gaza. The paper reports that Israel’s military said the attack was meant to kill a key Hamas commander. The front page also reports on No 10’s toxic culture, saying it has been laid bare at the Covid inquiry. Today’s top stories Like this…

Odey Asset Management is set to close five months after allegations of sexual assault and harassment against founder Crispen Odey.

Elementor #559428 November 1, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Rail ticket queue-turn  Metro reports that hundreds of railway ticket offices are to stay open after a shock government U-turn. The paper hails the government’s last-minute decision to scrap plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices in England. The U-turn is a “victory” for campaigners for the elderly and disabled, it adds. England and Bayern Munich player Harry Kane also features on the front page. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…

Elementor #559422 November 1, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Revealed: ‘Orgy of narcissism at heart of Covid failings’  The Daily Express leads with Dominic Cummings’s appearance at the COVID inquiry. During a dramatic day, it was revealed Boris Johnson had described the chaos at the heart of government as an “orgy of narcissism”. The front page features an image of a crater in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike hit a refugee camp, the paper says ‘dozens died.’ Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just…

Elementor #559416 November 1, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – How dare you  The Sun reports comments by Tory vice-chairman Lee Anderson, who criticised police officers in London and Manchester after footage emerged allegedly showing some of them taking down posters of Israeli children held hostage by Hamas. The front page also leads with an exclusive with singer Robbie Williams. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

Elementor #559409 November 1, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror- Covid inquiry: Boris: The old should accept their fate  The Daily Mirror says Boris Johnson’s “callous and chaotic” leadership in the pandemic has been laid bare at the COVID inquiry. Yesterday’s Covid inquiry focused on Sir Patrick Vallance’s diary entries in which he wrote that Boris Johnson had said that “the old should accept their fate” in the context of Covid. The paper also notes the government has banned American XL bullies. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its…

Wednesday’s front pages report on the revelations from Tuesday’s Covid inquiry, as Dominic Cummings – the former adviser to Boris Johnson – made his appearance. 

‘It’s bulging. It’s going!’

‘Is it right to ask?’

Alex Ogden is wanted over an ‘unprovoked’ attack on a man in north London.

A DNA test ended a 65-year long search.

Bublé’s back!

It could improve health and the climate they argue.

Whitney’s final storyline gets underway as Shona McGarty leaves her role.

Ouch!

You can’t just fence sit on a human rights issue like this – saying nothing is not a neutral stance.

Want a strong password? Stick in a smiley.

‘We will never be able give her back what she deserves.’

‘Eight cleaning crew, two flight attendants, the captain and the co-captain watched as my husband dragged his uncooperative body from row 12 to the front of the plane.’

Mojo Stewart cuts people’s hair, raises festivals for the homeless and helps out food banks for free – it’s what makes him happy.

Keir Starmer to set out policy on Israel-Gaza war amid Labour tensions Sir Keir Starmer is to set out his position on the Israel-Gaza war, amid growing tensions within the Labour Party over the conflict. In a speech on Tuesday, the Labour leader is expected to restate his support for a “humanitarian pause” to allow aid into Gaza. He will argue a permanent ceasefire would leave Hamas with the capability to carry out more attacks. Several senior Labour figures have called for a full ceasefire. Mayors Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and several frontbenchers are…

Israel reports ‘large’ battles with Hamas in Gaza ground fighting Israel has said there were “large exchanges” with Hamas in Gaza overnight as its ground offensive on the Strip continues. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) says its forces were attacked by “terrorists” with anti-tank missiles and machine gun fire. There were air strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight as well as the ground offensive. Israel says more than 300 targets were hit in total. Meanwhile, Hamas says it ambushed three Israeli vehicles with anti-tank missiles and attacked ground troops with shells in southern Gaza. On Monday, Israel’s prime minister rejected…

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host men’s tournament after Australia does not bid It looks like the 2034 men’s World Cup will be heading to Saudi Arabia after Australia decided against bidding for the tournament. Football Australia confirmed its decision only hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is the only other nation to bid. “We have reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition,” read a statement from Football Australia. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the US, Mexico and Canada. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host…

Japan: Two reported hurt in hospital shooting in Toda A shooting at a hospital in the Japanese city of Toda has left two people injured, according to local media reports. The suspect, believed to be in the age range of 50 to 70, fled on a motorcycle. Meanwhile, local media reports that two hostages have been taken inside a post office in neighbouring Warabi. It is unclear if the two incidents are connected. Footage of a man carrying a gun and standing at the entrance of a post office near the Toda Chuo General Hospital where the two people were…