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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…
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?…
Elementor #553121 October 10, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Pray for the innocents The Daily Mirror reports that the war in the Middle East has put thousands of innocent lives at risk as Hamas threatens to kill hostages amid Israel beginning its siege of Gaza. The paper says Israel launched a missile blitz on Gaza while militants warned hostages taken during Saturday’s massacre in Israel could be killed. The UN urged both sides to stop targeting civilians, it adds. The paper shows harrowing images of children in Israel and Gaza. Today’s top…
Elementor #553092 October 9, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – A new level of horror as middle east erupts: Merciless The Metro leads on the outbreak of violence in Israel, with two pictures showing death and destruction in both Tel Aviv and Gaza, under the heading “Merciless”. “A new level of horror as Middle East erupts” the headline says. In Tel Aviv a woman is comforted after a rocket attack, while in the Gaza the man surveys rubble left by an Israeli air raid. The paper reports Israel launched “ferocious revenge attacks” after Hamas…
Elementor #553086 October 9, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Financial Times – Israel at war after deadly Hamas attack The Financial Times splashes on the war in Israel describing Hamas’ assault on the country as “unprecedented”. The paper pictures Israeli security forces walking past a police station, close to the Gaza border, that was destroyed after Hamas militants stormed the area. The paper’s lead story notes that Israel has cut off the supply of electricity, fuel and goods to Gaza. A front page Insight column by Andrew England says the attack is “a pivotal moment”…
Elementor #553080 October 9, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Violence escalates as death toll surges to over 1,000 The Guardian reports that more than 1,000 people have been killed in the violence that has erupted in Israel since Hamas launched its attack on Saturday. “Violence escalates as death toll surges to over 1,000,” headlines the Guardian. It reports that the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has described the Hamas assault as an “indiscriminate terrorist attack”. The lead story also highlights Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s televised address telling people in Gaza…
Elementor #553074 October 9, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Put your trust in me The Daily Mirror leads on an interview with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, reporting that she is promising to put more cash in people’s pockets. The paper splits its front page between coverage of its annual Pride of Britain awards and the Labour conference. On the latter, it focuses on shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech about boosting the finances of ordinary families. “Put your trust in me” is the headline. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you…
Elementor #553068 October 9, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Rishi’s pledge: “Terrorism will not prevail” The Daily Express leads on Rishi Sunak’s pledge amid the ongoing violence in Israel. “Terrorism will not prevail” headlines the paper as it quotes Rishi Sunak. The prime minister has assured his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu of the UK’s “steadfast support as Israel defends itself”. The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK…
Elementor #553054 October 9, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Cowell: David’s a Wally The Sun leads on the news that Simon Cowell has dismissed claims by David Walliams that he was spied on during his time as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. Simon Cowell is said to be livid at David Walliams’ accusations he was secretly recorded in a High Court writ, writes the Sun. Walliams, a former Britain’s Got Talent judge, has launched a legal claim against production company Freemantle. Elsewhere, the return of another high-profile TV show is marked…