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Israeli troops massing at Gaza border ‘ready to execute the mission’ The Israeli military says hundreds of thousands of troops are near the Gaza border “ready to execute the mission we have been given.” It is expected that Israel will soon launch a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip, one whose mission is to “make sure Hamas won’t have any military capabilities.” The death toll in Israel has reached 1,200 – while more than 900 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza. Earlier this week, Israel announced a “siege” of Gaza – cutting its supplies of electricity,…
‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico’s Pacific coast A “extremely dangerous” hurricane has made landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Hurricane Lidia hit Mexico as a Category 4 storm, bringing wind speeds of up to 140mph. But the storm has weakened after moving inland, with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) downgrading it to Category 2 status. Parts of Mexico’s Pacific coastline have already seen flooding this week after Tropical Storm Max hit. Local media say two people died as a result of the storm in the state of Guerrero. Hurricanes hit Mexico every year on both its Pacific and Atlantic…
Afghanistan hit by second earthquake in days Afghanistan has been hit with a second earthquake just days after large quakes struck the same region and killed more than 1,000 people. The new 6.3 magnitude quake struck on Wednesday, around 17 miles north of the city of Herat. More than 100 people have been injured and sent to hospital, officials said. The wider impact of the latest quake is not yet clear but many people were sleeping in the open after their homes were destroyed on Saturday. Aid agencies have also said there is a shortage of blankets, food and other…
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‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico’s Pacific coast October 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – ‘40 Babies Murdered By Hamas’ The Metro reports on claims that Hamas militants murdered “40 babies in a massacre at a kibbutz during their retaliatory assault on Israel”. The paper does not share the deaths of children in Palestine. Its biased reporting goes on to say that the infants were allegedly found beheaded in their cots with their families were shot or burned alive. ( This has not been verified). However, accounts of women and children left unharmed…
Elementor #553347 October 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Israeli Troops Mass on Gaza Border as Hamas Attack Death Toll Hits 1,000 Israel’s troops are heading to the Gaza border, according to The Guardian. The paper reports that a huge Israeli military build-up was continuing along Gaza’s border on Tuesday as the country’s military confirmed the death toll from Saturday’s Hamas attack had “passed 1,000”. The front page also displays an image of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria, at the end of his party conference speech in Liverpool.…
Elementor #553335 October 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – A Britain Built To Last The Daily Mirror leads on Sir Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party conference as he promised to “rebuild Britain” – despite being interrupted by a protester throwing glitter over him. During the conference speech – in Liverpool, Sir Keir Starmer “offered the nation hope for the future” as he vowed to “undo the damage caused by years of Tory misrule”. TV presenter Holly Willoughby’s departure from This Morning after 14 years also appears in the paper. Today’s…
Elementor #553329 October 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun- Mummy Help Me The Sun has interviewed a woman who said she was forced to listen on the phone as Hamas kidnapped her 12-year-old daughter and 80-year-old mother. “Mummy Help Me,” says the headline. The front page also reports on Holly Willoubuy quitting This Morning – after 14 years. The TV presenter has had several difficult months at the show following the quitting of her co-presenter Philip Schofield and faced a kidnap and murder plot. Holly doesn’t address why she’s leaving but comes just…
Elementor #553323 October 11, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Horror At ‘Pure Evil’ Beheading Of Babies The Daily Express leads on US President Biden’s condemnation of an alleged massacre of babies and children carried out by Hamas in Israel. The paper says the “war crime” was condemned by US President Joe Biden, who said: “There are moments in this life… when a pure, unadulterated evil is unleashed on this world.” The front page also reports on Sir Keir Starmer having glitter thrown on him as he began his Labour Party conference speech.…
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Hamas warns Israelis in southern city to evacuate amid rocket attacks Hamas has warned people in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon to leave by 17:00 local time (15:00 BST). Israel has launched a siege, by air, sea and ground. With absolute brute force and indiscriminate and brutal bombing of Gaza. Cutting off Aid, water, food and medical supplies to 2.5 million people. says it’s continuing to bomb the Gaza Strip after hitting 200 targets overnight. In response more than 4,500 rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel since Saturday, the Israeli military says. Most of which are made…
Rwanda accused of broad campaign of repression against dissidents The Guardian says Rwandan authorities are coordinating a systematic campaign of repression at home and abroad against political activists, suspected dissidents and their family members, according to a Human Rights Watch report, raising questions about plans by the UK government to send asylum seekers there. The US-based rights group details an alleged campaign of extraterritorial killings, kidnappings and intimidation, as well as arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances on Rwandan soil. The 115-page report, which covers the years since 2017, also accuses the government in Kigali of routinely abusing global judicial and…
Myanmar: at least 29 people killed in attack on camp for displaced people The Guardian says At least 29 people, including young children, have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Myanmar’s Kachin state, according to media reports and two local activists. Dozens more people were injured in the attack, which happened at about 11.30pm on Monday night in Kachin, Myanmar’s northernmost state, it was reported. Unverified images on social media, showed men carrying victims, including a small child, from the rubble in the darkness. The Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO), a political group that has…
World Mental Health Day: 5 ways to beat anxiety and change your life The Independent says Anxiety is something that touches most of us, to a greater or lesser extent. Although it may just be a temporary blip for some people, for many, anxiety is a diagnosed condition that blights their lives. Indeed, Mental Health UK estimates more than one in 10 people in the UK are living with an anxiety disorder – that’s over eight million of us. And World Mental Health Day (October 10) is a chance to address the topic, agrees clinical psychologist Dr Kirren Schnack –…
What Is World Mental Health Day And How Can You Celebrate? Forbes says Large numbers of people are struggling with their mental health and wellness—including physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing. Fortunately, World Mental Health Day, on October 10, is intended to create awareness about mental health and remove the stigma that can accompany mental health challenges. Whether or not you personally face mental health challenges, you can honor and celebrate the day through your activities, your advocacy and your approaches. https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2023/10/08/what-is-world-mental-health-day-and-how-can-you-celebrate/?sh=6f20606f6170
World Mental Health Day: Mental Health is a Universal Human Right WHO says By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia This year’s theme of the World Mental Health Day, Mental Health is a Universal Human Right, calls for WHO, Member States and partners to accelerate efforts in mental health in a human-rights based approach. The focus of human rights has historically been on needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. However, mental health stands as a critical pillar for human well-being. Recognizing that mental health is a universal human right is acknowledging the relationship between mental…
World Mental Health Day: 39% say they have had to take time off work due to stress in the past year Ipsos says While 78% think mental health is as important as physical health, only 34% globally say their country’s healthcare system treats them equally. Sixty-two per cent say in the past year their daily life has been disrupted due to stress and 39% say they have had to take time off work in the last 12 months because of stress. Drawing on three years of trend data, the Ipsos World Mental Health Day survey explores changes in how people…
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…
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…
