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Violence erupts after hundreds of Palestinians protested against Israel’s stifling blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Lebanese leaders hold emergency meeting, decide to change the exchange rate used to price petroleum products.

The UK has approved an antibody treatment developed by Regeneron and Roche to prevent and treat COVID-19.

Plymouth Mass Shooting: Police have said a three-year-old was among those shot dead by gunman Jake Davison, 22 in Plymouth before he turned the gun on himself. 

US singer Tony Bennett has retired from performing at the age of 95, his son who is also his manager has said. Bennett has had a seven-decade career who revealed earlier this year he has Alzheimer’s disease. 

Police have confirmed the Plymouth mass shooting was carried out by Jake Davison, believed to be 23-years-old, who killed five people including a ‘very young girl’ before turning the gun on himself. 

CITYAM says Cineworld Group, the world’s second largest cinema chain, has published half year results revealing the severe financial impact of lockdown restrictions.

Nick Grimshaw is hosting his final show on BBC Radio 1 after 14 years. His last programme will be on Thursday from 2 pm until 5.45 pm and will be filled with celebrities.

Dame Cressida Dick has said: “no one is above the law” when asked about the allegations against Prince Andrew and says her team are having another look at the material.

A tourist helicopter with 16 people on board has crashed into a lake in Russia’s Far East, officials say.