In response to a recent surge in gang violence, tens of thousands of individuals have evacuated the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, in recent weeks. According to UN estimates, over 53,000 people have left the city of 3 million between March 8th and March 27th.
Meta owned apps hit by outage WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram experienced a temporary outage due to a significant disruption at Meta, their parent company. Late on Wednesday, thousands of users encountered difficulties accessing these platforms. While Meta’s status page indicates that most issues have been resolved, some of its business and messaging services are still experiencing significant disruptions. The problems began around 19:00 BST. Downdetector, a website performance monitoring service, recorded approximately 82,000 issues with WhatsApp at 19:25 BST, though an hour later, the problem was largely resolved. Instagram users reported around 3,700 outages at 19:20 BST, with disruptions persisting…
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) and another US charity it works with, ANERA, have announced they are pausing operations in Gaza following the strike on an aid convoy that killed seven workers – including three British nationals.
Front page summary The Guardian – Charities halt Gaza aid after drone attack kills seven staff The Guardian reports that charities are suspending operations in Gaza in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that killed seven aid workers. The paper warns that the humanitarian crisis gripping the territory could worsen after aid organisations paused operations there following the World Central Kitchen (WCK) staff’s deaths.Elsewhere, the front page says doctors say children have been targetted by Israeli snipers. The Guardian – Tories accused of zero progress on half of levelling up goals laid bare By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like…
Front page summary The I – UK demands answers after Israeli strike kills seven aid workersThe i reports that the UK is demanding answers after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers – including three Britons. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s call on Israel to “urgently explain” the circumstances of the fatal strike.Elsewhere, the front page also reports on cricketer Ben Stokes. The i – Economy will not be enough to save Sunak, Tories warned By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your…
Front page summary Metro – I’m a bid of an idiot ‘I’m a bid of an idiot’ goes the Metro headline for the sorry tale of Craig Stephens, who lost £1,000 after repeatedly bidding against himself to buy a painting at auction. The paper says Stephens later admitted he did not know how an auction worked – nor realised he was bound to buy the artwork afterwards.The entire front page is dedicated to the story. Metro – Record migrant arrivals already By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click…
Front page summary Daily Express – Three Britons killed on Gaza mercy mission Three British people were among seven aid workers killed in an Israeli drone strike on a food convoy in Gaza, the Daily Express writes. The newspaper also looks at JK Rowling’s challenge to Scotland’s new hate crime law and hails the Harry Potter author’s “defiant…victory”. Daily Express – 10m junk food addicts costing Britain billions By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Killed trying to feed starving children The Daily Mirror writes that Britons were among the victims of a “merciless” Israeli drone strike. Pictured on the front of the paper is the blown-out roof of a vehicle bearing the WCK logo and four of the victims killed in the strike. ‘Killed trying to feed starving kids,’ the accompanying headline reads. Daily Mirror – GP appointment scandal: Doctor won’t see you now By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your…
Front page summary The Sun – SBS hero killed in GazaThe Sun reports that three British ex-servicemen were among those killed in an airstrike while delivering aid in Gaza. The paper focuses on one man in particular, Mr Chapman, describing him as a “Special Boat Service hero”.Elsewhere, Taylor Swift makes the front page – after being officially named a billionaire. The Sun – After England kit – Union Joke By WTX NewsApril 2, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand
Taiwan has been struck by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years, killing at least seven and injuring at least 700. The 7.7 magnitude caused buildings to collapse, power outages and landslides on the island. The quake has sparked tsunami warnings in southern Japan and the Philippines.
The three British aid workers who lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza have been named. Among the casualties were John Chapman, 57, James Henderson, 33, and James Kirby, 47, who were part of a group of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) personnel killed during Monday’s strike.
A shooting at a school in Finland has killed one child and seriously injured two others. All three victims of the shooting are 12 years old, and the suspected shooter is also 12. He initially fled the scene but was later apprehended.
A devastating fire has claimed the lives of at least 29 individuals and left one person injured at a nightclub in Turkey. The Masquerade nightclub, situated in the basement of a high-rise building, became engulfed in flames shortly after midday, according to Istanbul governor Davut Gül.
Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has warned Germany that he will send 20,000 elephants to the European country as a political dispute between the two continues.
British aid worker killed in airstrike after delivering food to Gaza A British aid worker is among seven volunteers killed by an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza, the American disaster relief nonprofit they worked for said. Those killed included an Australian, Polish, Palestinian and a dual citizen of the US and Canada, World Central Kitchen (WCK) confirmed this morning. The group was leaving a warehouse through a deconflicted zone in central Gaza in two armoured cars branded with the charity’s logo after unloading aid. The WCK said the Israeli strike that killed the team, who had delivered 100 tonnes of…
Front page summary The Guardian – Tories accused of zero progress on half of levelling up goals laid bare The Conservatives have been accused of failing to live up to their ambitious levelling up aims for Britain’s regions, as half of their targets still show no progress, according to analysis by The Guardian. The study indicates that of the 12 initial targets set for less prosperous regions of Britain, nothing has been achieved in education, skills, wellbeing, local pride, housing and health. An academic is quoted accusing ministers of “failing to turn the tide on regional inequalities”. But the levelling up…
Front page summary The i – Economy will not be enough to save Sunak, Tories warned The i reports, citing Tory insiders, that an economic upturn will not be enough to save Rishi Sunak from defeat in the polls. The newspaper quotes one government insider as saying that using the economy as a campaign tool is “not working” among local voters.Elsewhere, the front page reports that Tehran has vowed a harsh response to the attack on the Iran consulate building in Syria. A top Iranian general was killed in the Israeli strike on the building – along with six other people. …
Front page summary Metro – Record migrant arrivals already Metro reports that hundreds more migrants crossed the English Channel over the Easter weekend, boosting the already record-breaking number that have entered the UK this year.Elsewhere, the Metro’s front page also leads on JK Rowling’s odd dare to Scottish police to arrest her – in relation to the country’s new hate speech laws, makes the front page of the paper. Metro – Damning report into savage death of Finley: Totally failed By WTX NewsMarch 28, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – GP appointment scandal: Doctor won’t see you now The Daily Mirror reports that the number of patients waiting more than a month to see a GP has soared by up to 79% as NHS family doctors struggle to cope. One doctor is quoted as saying the “bottom line is we don’t have enough GPs”. The Department of Health tells the paper it is committed to improving access to family doctors, and is delivering 50m more GP appointments per year.Elsewhere, celebrity news makes the front page. Daily Mirror – Charles at Easter service: King’s show of…
Front page summary Daily Express – 10m junk food addicts costing Britain billions The Daily Express splashes with doctors wanting to take drastic action to tackle the 10 million people hooked on junk food, which is costing the NHS £58bn a year. The Doctors tell the newspaper they want food addiction to be classed alongside alcohol and drug misuse to help combat obesity.Elsewhere, JK Rowling’s odd dare to Scottish police to arrest her – in relation to the country’s new hate speech laws, makes the front page of the tabloid. Former PM Boris Johnson’s Easter skiing trip and energy giant profits also…
Front page summary The Sun – After England kit – Union Joke Sports fans share their “fury” with the Sun over Team GB’s apparent redesign of the Union Jack, which takes creative licence with the flag by adding patterned panels and an array of different colours to the traditional red, white and blue. It follows the row over Nike’s reimagining of the St George’s Cross design on its new England kit.Elsewhere, JK Rowling’s odd dare to Scottish police to arrest her – in relation to the country’s new hate speech laws, makes the front page of the tabloid. The Sun –…
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards report that seven officers have lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Among the deceased are Brig-Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a high-ranking commander of the elite Quds Force, and Brig-Gen Mohammad Hadi Haji-Rahimi, his deputy.
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) has said they will suspend operations in Gaza following the death of seven of its workers in Israeli air strikes. The WCK says the workers killed were British, Australian, Polish, Palestinian and a dual US-Canadian citizen.
The international food charity said the workers were part of an aid convoy leaving a warehouse in central Gaza.
Five packages wrapped in plastic, suspected to contain cocaine, have washed ashore on Sydney beaches. Discovered by beach visitors at Freshwater and Curl Curl on Monday, these parcels, totalling 5kg in weight, were confiscated by law enforcement.
A shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland has left three children wounded, according to police. Authorities say they responded to the incident at Viertola school just after 09:00 (06:00 GMT) on Tuesday and have urged locals to remain indoors.
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