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Israel hits hundreds of Gaza sites as it warns campaign may last months The ongoing Middle East conflict is intensifying as Israel says it has hit 320 more targets in the Gaza Strip. But Palestinian authorities say civilian homes were hit “without warning.”  The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says the situation in southern Gaza is so bad that some civilians are returning north after the ‘safe routes’ were bombed by Israel. Israel hits hundreds…

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Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote Sergio Massa has defied expectations by winning more than 36% of the vote in Argentina’s presidential election. He is now on course for a run-off contest with far-right candidate Javier Hilei. Massa’s lead has come as a surprise as many thought the Argentina economy minister would be punished by the voters for presiding over a financial crisis. Inflation in Argentina is nearing 140%. …

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Iran says girl who collapsed on Tehran metro is ‘brain dead’ Iranian teenager Armita Geravand, 16, who fell into a coma after an alleged altercation with morality police is now considered to be “brain dead,” state media say. Geravand collapsed after boarding a Tehran metro train on 1 October. Activists say morality police assaulted her for not wearing a hijab but authorities say she fainted. The 16-year-old is being treated at Tehran’s Fajr Hospital under…

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Elementor #556644 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian – Pressure intensifies on Israel to negotiate the release of Gaza hostages  The Guardian says Israel is under increasing pressure to negotiate the release of more than 200 people still being held by Hamas since its attack on the country two weeks ago. A significant number are dual nationals and the only people released so far are two US…

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Elementor #556626 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro-Met warns winter is coming: Grit and bear it  The Metro leads on an aerial view of Gaza buildings destroyed by airstrikes as it says Israel is notching up its preparations to “blitz Hamas”. Underneath, the lead story is a bit closer to home as the Met Office warns winter is coming as forecasters issue concerns over ice in parts of…

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Elementor #556620 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Family’s pride and tears: Brothers forever  Some papers continue to pay tribute to the late great Sir Bobby Charlton who died over the weekend at the age of 86. Sir Bobby Charlton’s younger brother, Tommy, has paid tribute to him in an interview with Daily Mirror. The England and Manchester United legend features in a picture on the…

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Elementor #556614 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Suella to quiz Met Chief on ‘Jihad’ chants at rally The home secretary will “demand answers” from the Met commissioner, says the Daily Express. An estimated 100,000 people attended the pro-Palestinian rally on Saturday. Suella Braverman is demanding answers from the boss of the Metropolitan Police after some protesters were not arrested for chanting “jihad” at a pro-Palestinian…

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Elementor #556604 October 23, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Outrage on the central line: Unbelievable  The Sun reports anger is growing after a Tube driver led passengers in chants of “Free Palestine”. It says people on the train were heading to Saturday’s protest but that transport bosses claim they don’t know who was responsible. Investigations by police and Transport for London continue. The front page reports Victoria…

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