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Two Palestinians killed as Israel conducts West Bank raids
The Israeli forces have conducted operations in various areas of the occupied West Bank, including Hebron, Nablus, and Ramallah, where they have reportedly shot and killed two Palestinians (Wafa news agency). Wafa reported, citing two Palestinian security sources, that the men died of their wounds after receiving gunfire. Two males, according to the Israeli military, attempted to stab and shoot troops in the vicinity of the village.
Canary Islanders protest overtourism by the thousands
Tens of thousands of protestors have taken to the streets of the Canary Islands in Spain to alter the mass tourism model that, in their view, is ruining the Atlantic archipelago. The protests, which commenced at noon (11:00 GMT) on Saturday, attracted an estimated 57,000 participants, according to Spanish media reports that cited the representative of the central government in the islands.
Zelenskyy grateful for $60.8bn Ukraine aid approval
Lord Cameron, foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, describes the funding as "a vital step forward." However, Russia asserts that the bill's ratification will "further destroy" Ukraine and lead to additional deaths. The United States House of Representatives has authorized foreign aid to Ukraine totaling $60.8 billion (£49 billion).
At least four dead amid record-breaking UAE rainfall this week
Roads were flooded and hundreds of flights were canceled as a result of the 5.6 inches of precipitation that Dubai received in a single day due to severe thunderstorms. This week, severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates was caused by record-breaking rainfall, according to officials. Four people were killed. A minimum of twenty-one persons were killed when the storm struck Oman over the weekend. On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) received its heaviest rainfall since records began in 1949.
France arrests man following Iran consulate bomb threat
French prosecutors stated that no explosives were discovered at the consulate or on the suspect detained there on Friday, following a complaint by the consulate that a man had entered carrying ammunition. The suspect, who was born in Iran in 1963, was apprehended by police when he voluntarily exited the premises after allegedly threatening "violent action," according to the Paris prosecutor's office, which was quoted by the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.
Government accepts Russian, Belarusian athletes despite previous stance
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer stated a year ago that the International Olympic Committee was not going far enough, but she now states that the United Kingdom is satisfied with the competition's administrators' proposed conditions. The United Kingdom government's acceptance of Russian and Belarusian athletes' eligibility to compete at the 2024 Olympics has prompted accusations of a U-turn.
Police considering Mark Menzies’ charges against suspended Tory MP
Police in Lancashire have stated that they are examining evidence about allegations against Mark Menzies, a suspended Conservative MP. Friday morning, the Labour Party issued a letter to the police requesting an investigation. Prosecuting an activist for money to pay off "bad people" has purportedly constituted an attempt by the MP to misappropriate Tory funds and abuse his position of authority.
Iran labels Israeli strike ‘infiltration,’ downplaying Supreme Leader’s birthday attack
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken maintains that the United States was not "involved in any offensive operations" and emphasizes that de-escalation and preventing a wider Middle East conflict are the primary concerns. Blinken has refused to be drawn on the incident on multiple occasions. Iran has stated that it has no intention of retaliating against Israel for its unprecedented missile and drone assault on the country, downplaying the possibility of an attack.
Has Israel attacked Isfahan? Known thus far
State media reported that early Friday morning, amid swiftly escalating tensions with Israel and reports of explosions near an airport in Isfahan province, Iran's air defense systems were activated in various regions of the country. Additionally, reports of explosions surfaced in Iraq and Syria on Friday.
Leonid Volkov: Three arrested for Navalny ally attack
In connection with the assault on a senior aide to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, three individuals have been apprehended. In March, according to Leonid Volkov, his arm was fractured outside his residence in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Prime Minister of Poland statement: "A Belarusian working for the Russians" was purportedly in charge of ordering the attack.
Police threaten arrest of ‘openly Jewish’ man near pro-Palestine march
Last Saturday in London, the leader of the Campaign Against Antisemitism was prevented from crossing a road near a pro-Palestine demonstration. A supporter of antisemitism was threatened with arrest mere yards from a pro-Palestine march, with one Metropolitan Police officer characterising his presence as "antagonising."
Britain is most suited to EVs than its European neighbours
According to a new report analyzing the ease with which various nations could transition to EVs in light of their current transportation habits, this is the case. According to an analysis by transport solutions company Geotab, two-thirds of cars and vans presently in use by private owners and public sector organizations in the United Kingdom are easily replaceable with electric vehicles. This would result in cost savings for both businesses and drivers.