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This is breaking News – Israel to begin ground invasion of Lebanon. Hundreds of Israeli tanks have lined up along the Lebanon border as fears grow over an anticipated ground invasion that could plunge the Middle East into an all-out war. It came as Israel also launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against in Yemen on Sunday amid fears that the raging conflict could spill out across the region. Israel to begin ground invasion of Lebanon The fact…

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More than 1 million displaced due to Israeli attacks – Lebanon PM  Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has reported that ongoing Israeli air strikes could have displaced as many as one million people across the country. On Sunday, Lebanon’s health ministry reported over 50 fatalities resulting from the air strikes, which occurred just two days after Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched multiple rockets into northern Israel. In a…

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Market insights for Monday 30th September Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled more than 4% on Monday and the Yen weakened against the dollar as traders reacted to the results of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party election last Friday. China’s official purchasing managers’ index reading for September came in at 49.8, better than the 49.5 expected. However, this marked a fifth straight month of contraction for the manufacturing sector in China. Markets in China will only be…

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Manhunt underway after mass shooting killed 17 in South Africa A manhunt is currently underway following two tragic mass shootings in Lusikisiki, a rural town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, that left 17 people dead, including 15 women. The incidents occurred Friday night in close proximity to one another. According to police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe, the victims included 15 women and two men, with one additional person hospitalised in critical condition. The shootings…

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Starmer looks to reform ‘freebies’ but he’s lying! Labour appoints oil baron Rachel Kyte as climate envoy role On the surface this may seem like a natural appointment, but once you dig deeper you see the problem. Labour has appointed oil baron Rachel Kyte as the lead UK’s return to high-level environmental diplomacy. Until this year, she worked with Hedge fund (which has £1.2 Billion) invested in oil and fossil fuels and arms. And there’s…

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Nepal floods and landslides kill more than 150, death toll expected to rise Nepal has suspended school operations for three days following devastating floods and landslides that resulted from two days of heavy rainfall. As of Sunday, officials reported at least 151 fatalities, with 56 individuals still unaccounted for. The floods have paralyzed daily life in the Kathmandu valley, where 37 of the deaths occurred in a densely populated area housing 4 million residents. Authorities…

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Maternity pay the next battle-axe for Tories Maternity pay the next battle-axe for Tories, leadership contender Kemi Badenoch has suggested that maternity pay in the UK is “excessive”. Sparking a debate among the leadership contenders about maternity rights, Badenoch, the former business secretary, said that maternity pay was “a function of tax”, adding: “Tax comes from people who are working, we’re taking from one group of people and giving to another. This, in my view,…

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Israeli tanks mass on Lebanon border as ground invasion looms Israel appears poised for a ground invasion of Lebanon, with hundreds of tanks assembling along the northern border. Soldiers were seen making final preparations to their armoured vehicles. The US issued a last-minute appeal for restraint from both sides, warning the Israeli prime minister that escalating conflict would not allow the 60,000 displaced Israelis to return to their homes in northern Israel. “An all-out war…

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Japan’s incoming PM considers snap election amid stock market decline Japan’s new Prime Minister, Ishiba, is considering a snap election as he prepares for his formal appointment on Tuesday. Ishiba has expressed support for the Bank of Japan’s plans to raise interest rates and suggested there is “room” for increasing corporate taxes. The leadership race within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has dominated Japanese politics for decades, reached a dramatic conclusion on Friday.…

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What’s happened today in Lebanon? World Leaders condemn the bombing of Lebanon in New York as protests to Israeli genocide intensify. Almost half the hall left the UN general assembly when Israeli PM took the stage. What’s happened today in Lebanon now UN Secretary General António Guterres warned that “the world cannot afford Lebanon to become another Gaza”

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1 million people in Lebanon displaced by Israel. In attacks that have put the country under severe pressure. 1 million people in Lebanon displaced by Israel Nasser Yassin, the minister coordinating Lebanon’s crisis response, told the Reuters news agency that about 1 million people in Lebanon displaced by Israel, including hundreds of thousands forced to flee their homes since Friday. As we reported earlier, heavy Israeli bombardment have forced many families to flee the densely…

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Japan’s ruling party picks next PM Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected veteran politician Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader, positioning him to become the next prime minister. The leadership race was triggered after current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced last month that he would not seek re-election. With the LDP holding a parliamentary majority, the party’s new leader automatically becomes prime minister. Ishiba’s victory comes during a challenging period for the LDP,…

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At least 46 people in India drown during Hindu festival At least 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, drowned during the celebration of a Hindu religious festival in eastern India, according to local officials. The victims lost their lives while taking part in ritual bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent floods, with fatalities reported across 15 districts in the past 24 hours. The tragic incident occurred during the three-day Jivitputrika festival,…

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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills at least 11, health ministry says At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The al-Faluja school, located in the Jabalia refugee camp, was being used as a shelter by displaced families. Among the dead were women and children, with local hospitals overwhelmed by the casualties. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a “command-and-control…

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Israel striking Lebanon with ‘full force’ despite ceasefire calls  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to continue its offensive against Hezbollah with “full force,” despite growing international pressure for a ceasefire. Lebanon’s health ministry reported that at least 92 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Thursday, with hundreds more casualties since the conflict escalated on Monday. Hezbollah confirmed that an airstrike in southern Beirut killed Mohammad Surur, the head of its drone…

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Why is the Israeli invasion of Lebanon so dangerous Why is the Israeli invasion of Lebanon so dangerous a question on everyone’s lips at the UN general assembly. World leaders including Macron, Starmer and Biden are all urging Israel to back down, because they can see the complications. This isn’t Gaza anymore, this is an attack on sovereign state. Even the Financial Times referred to the attacks as “reckless acts that stoke the flames of…

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Heavy rain causes power outages in Buckinghamshire ️Heavy rain causes power outages in Buckinghamshire especially in residential areas of High Wycombe. The power went off whilst many people left their homes to go to work. Power Outage in High Wycombe Affected areas High Wycombe Electricity has been out since 9:30 am Services were expected to be restored by midday but are still not fixed. The power outage has predominantly affected the Hazlemere of High Wycombe…

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IMF approves $7bn loan to support Pakistan’s struggling economy The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7bn (£5.25bn) loan to help Pakistan address its ongoing economic challenges. The country will receive the first $1bn immediately, with the remaining funds distributed over the next three years. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the IMF’s decision and expressed gratitude to the IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her team for their support. Pakistan has a long history…

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Arrests made over suspected coup plot in Benin: State Prosecutor Three men in Benin, including a former government minister and the head of President Patrice Talon’s security detail, have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a coup, according to the state prosecutor. Among those detained is Oswald Homeky, the ex-sports minister, who was reportedly caught handing over six bags of cash to the head of the Republican Guard, Col. Elonm Mario Metonou. Investigators allege that…

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What do we know about Labour’s plans for the economy? What do we know about Labour’s plans for the economy? The short answer is, its more of the same. In fact, some business leaders and economists have accused the government of damaging confidence in the economy by presenting a gloomy picture. But in reality austerity is here to stay, as Labour policies will hit hard for the worse-off in society. Stamrer is keen to appease…

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Global allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border A coalition of global allies, including the UK, US, and EU, is urging for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon following an escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-nation group has proposed an immediate 21-day pause in hostilities to allow room for diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace, along with a broader ceasefire in Gaza. In a joint statement, the bloc…

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Lithium prices plummet, impacting Australia’s mining industry Once dubbed “white gold” for its crucial role in rechargeable batteries, lithium, the ultra-light metal that can float on water, has seen its value plunge dramatically over the past year. The drop in prices is largely due to falling global sales of electric vehicles and an oversupply of lithium ore. Since June 2023, the cost of lithium’s primary compound has tumbled by more than 75%. This price crash…

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Banks must refund fraud cases up to £850000 In a world first, Banks must refund fraud cases up to £85000 within 5 working days. These refunds will become mandatory from 7 October, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has announced. Which means the banks can no longer fob you off when you have been scammed by fraudsters. What the PSR has done is they have held both banks responsible, Refunds will be split 50-50 between sending…

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