Israel has approved opening two humanitarian aid routes into Gaza following a strike on a food charity – which killed 7 aid workers, including three British ex-servicemen. Since the attack on the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charities have been pausing aid going into the territory due to concerns over staff safety.
Australia’s leading television network has refuted claims that it engaged in the payment of sex workers and illegal substances to secure an interview with an alleged rapist. Former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach made the allegations while providing testimony in a defamation lawsuit.
The secretary-general of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, has said the US and Europe need each other during a ceremony commemorating NATO’s 75th anniversary. Stoltenberg said that while the US provides security for Europe, it also relies on the military capabilities, intelligence, and diplomatic influence of its European allies.
The Hamas-run military has said the number of people killed in Gaza since 7 October has risen to 33,037. The toll includes 62 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The number of people injured since 7 October now stands at 75,668 the ministry statement adds.
Front page summary Metro – World’s anger at aid convoy strike: Intolerable The Metro writes Rishi Sunak has praised the work of three British men who were killed in an Israeli airstrike – and told Benjamin Netanyahu that their deaths were intolerable. Photographs of killed Britons John Chapman, James Henderson and James Kirby, who had been working as part of World Central Kitchen’s security team, also feature.Seven aid workers died after Israeli airstrikes hit the World…
Front page summary The i – Gaza plunges into new aid crisis The i reports charities have said Gaza has been plunged into a new humanitarian crisis after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike. It comes as more and more charities halt aid over safety fears for staff following the strike. As the threat of famine draws ever nearer, some Gazans have resorted to eating animal feed to survive, they say.Elsewhere, another popular…
Front page summary The Guardian – Former supreme court judges add voices to calls for Israeli arms ban The Guardian says three former Supreme Court judges are among a number of lawyers and academics who have warned the government is breaking international law by continuing to arm Israel.The letter, obtained by the paper, is signed by more than 600 lawyers, academics and retired judges. Its signatories, including three former Supreme Court justices, call for an end…
Front page summary Daily Express – PM: We will quit Euro court if Rwanda flights blocked Rishi Sunak has said the UK will leave the European Court of Human Rights if it blocks flights to Rwanda, the Daily Express says. Coming out fighting after a turbulent few weeks of dire polls and party unrest, the Prime Minister insisted everything is in place to get a plane in the air. But he warned any attempt to meddle…
Front page summary Daily Mirror – Sick dog fight ring smashed The Daily Mirror leads on a gang that allegedly ran an international dog-fighting ring in the garage of a couple’s village home. It was led by “Doctor Death” Phillip Ali, 68, who had animals pumped with steroids to win lucrative, deadly bouts. On Wednesday, he was found guilty of a string of cruelty charges with Essex homeowners Billy and Amy Leadley.Elsewhere, a Premier League star…
Front page summary The Sun – Rishi: I’ll quit Euro court Rishi Sunak has told The Sun he may sever ties with the European Court of Human Rights if it disrupts his Rwanda plan – with the newspaper saying it could become a key issue in the election.In an interview with the paper, the PM says he believes controlling illegal migration was more important than membership in foreign courts after the Strasbourg judges blocked the first…
Following the killing of seven of its aid workers in an Israeli airstrike, World Central Kitchen (WCK) has halted its operations in the Gaza Strip, leaving many Palestinians uncertain about how they will provide for their families.
A member of the Israeli cabinet has rejected allegations that Israeli forces intentionally targeted seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza. José Andrés, the founder of WCK, has accused Israel of systematically targeting his team members, vehicle by vehicle.
Finnish police have said that the 12-year-old suspected of fatally shooting a boy at his school and causing serious injuries to two girls was driven by experiences of bullying.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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