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Hamas releases Thai hostages as Israel waits for 13 to be freed 13 women and children, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the attacks of 7 October, have been handed to the Red Cross, according to the Israeli military. Their release comes after 12 Thai hostages who were taken from Israel were also freed by the militants. The release is part of a temporary ceasefire deal. In exchange for hostages released, Israel will free 39 Palestinian detainees held in Israeli jails, to the West Bank. The deal has been mediated by Qatar, it includes a four-day pause in the fighting. …

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Can Europe protect its women? EU members at odds over gender-based crimes EU

The statistics are as damning as they are grim. In the EU, one in three women aged 15 or over has experienced physical or sexual violence – or both. More than half of all women in Europe have been sexually harassed. Only a fifth of women in the EU go to the police when an intimate partner assaults them. Meanwhile, EU member states have failed to agree on how to address the worst crimes against women. Several countries continue to resist calls by Brussels to define non-consensual sex as rape, punishable by a stiff jail sentence. Today, in 2023, there is no common set of rules in the EU to punish rape, to the growing dismay of many. As Europe prepares to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, we discuss the issue with two MEPs.

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Express Sport – Art Attack The back page of the Daily Express says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will bear the brunt of the FA’s crackdown on referee abuse. The Gunners boss was charged by the FA for his furious rant at referees following a VAR decision that was wrong. Catch up on all the back pages here

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Cheap Black Friday Railcards – and other genuinely useful deals The Telegraph says Black Friday has well and truly become part of Britain’s retail calendar, with the vast majority of brands offering some kind of sale or discount. The problem is, while many headline-grabbing deals can sound like a total steal, they’re not always genuine deals and can encourage you to buy things you don’t really need. According to Which? research, 98pc of Black Friday offers are “not the cheapest price of the year” – suggesting you might be better off holding on to your money. With this in mind,…

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Black Friday deals: How to shop smart and spot rip-offs BBC says If your inbox currently looks like this: “Buy now!” “Don’t miss out!” “Deals end soon!”… it can only mean it’s Black Friday again. With the cost-of-living crisis, lots of us will be looking for crossed-out prices and big yellow stickers. But research by consumer advice group Which? suggests we might not be getting the deal we bargained for. Before you click “add to basket”, BBC Newsbeat’s asked some experts for their top tips on resisting temptation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67478590

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Elementor #566450November 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Guardian -Revealed: how the king secretly profits from dead citizens’ assets In its front page exclusive, the Guardian reports King Charles III is profiting from the assets of dead citizens who do not have a will or known next of kin. The paper says the Duchy of Lancaster, a hereditary land and property estate that generates profits for the monarch, has collected tens of millions of pounds in recent years under an antiquated system dating back to feudal times. In response to the Guardian’s piece, the Duchy of Lancaster…

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Elementor #566436November 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Metro – Winches from deathThe Metro reports on the dramatic rescue of a stranded builder from the roof of a burning building using a crane.The front page features a striking image of a fire at a development in Reading town centre. A worker from the roof close to the burning building was lifted to safety by a crane operator. “Winches from death” is Metro’s clever headline. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a…

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Elementor #566430November 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Express – Failure to halt migration is ‘slap in the face’ for public The Daily Express reports on comments by former home secretary, Suella Braverman, on the latest net migration figures from the Office for National Statistics.Braverman says the migration figures as a “slap in the face” for the British public. As home secretary, Braverman said she had called for measures including an annual cap on net migration, closing the graduate visa route, and a cap on health and social care visas.The paper reports Braverman has said…

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Elementor #566423November 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – They’re breaking Britain: Make it stop “Make it stop,” is the headline on the front of the Daily Mirror as it reports on a combination of political problems mounting for Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government.For the second day running, the Daily Mirror’s front page looks at the government, claiming it has failed on several key policy areas, including Covid, migration, and the economy. The paper claims the Conservatives are “breaking Britain”. “Make it stop” is its headline. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share…

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Elementor #566411November 24, 20231 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today The Sun – Quick step Danny Rugby star Danny Cipriani has been seen with Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal, according to The Sun.The front page reports the 36-year-old is due to team-up with the dancer in the show’s Christmas Special next month.The paper leaves room to report on the Reading fire and te dramatic rescue of a stranded builder.  Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Leave a comment UK National newspapers

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Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Oscar Pistorius will make another bid for early parole from the South African prison where he is serving over 13 years for murdering his girlfriend.  Pistorius – the former paralympic champion – is in prison for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to death at his home in Pretoria.  The 2013 killing shocked the world. The parole hearing will be at Atteridgeville prison, just outside Pretoria. Steenkamp’s mother June is not opposing parole. It’s not clear how quickly the parole board will decide but it could be fast. If he…

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