Palestinian Authority: Israeli post-war Gaza plan ‘destined to fail’

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 February 2024, 16:000

"Destined to fail" is how the Palestinian Authority vehemently criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "day after" plan for Gaza."The international community must recognise the independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital and end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories if it wishes to ensure stability and security in the region," Nabil Abu Rudeineh, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, was quoted as saying on Friday by the Palestinian state news agency Wafa.

Trump urges Alabama to protect IVF following court ruling

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 February 2024, 14:000

Donald Trump, joining an increasing number of Republicans attempting to distance themselves from an Alabama court ruling on the subject, has stated his support for the availability of IVF treatment.As of last week, the state's highest court ruled that frozen embryos possess the same legal standing as children, and their destruction could result in liability.Following the ruling, IVF treatment was halted at a minimum of three clinics.

Valencia fire: Nine dead found in gutted flats by Spanish police

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 February 2024, 12:000

Firefighters and forensic authorities in Spain have discovered nine bodies in the rubble of a fourteenth-floor apartment complex that was destroyed by fire in Valencia.Officials initially reported that ten people had been killed, but subsequently revised their figure to include one individual as missing.Both the exterior cladding and strong winds are being blamed for the rapid spread of the fire within the structure within minutes.

UK fertility rate hits record low, economy threatened

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 February 2024, 10:000

Since time immemorial, women have been bearing fewer offspring, according to data released by the government today.Based on data from the Office for National Statistics, the fertility rate in England and Wales declined to an average of 1.49 children in 2022.This figure, the lowest since records began in 1938, highlights the severity of the ongoing baby crisis, posing a severe threat to the economy.

Germany legalises personal cannabis usage

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 February 2024, 8:000

Adults will be permitted to purchase a maximum of 25 grammes of the substance per day and to cultivate up to three plants each. However, critics argue that these measures may encourage more young people to use it.Contradictorily, the German parliament has authorised the recreational use of cannabis.On Friday, the measure was approved by the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament.

Plymouth WW2 bomb in garden detonated at sea

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 24 February 2024, 6:000

A 500-kilogramme (1,102-pound) German weapon from World War II has been detonated at sea, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people from Plymouth.The discovery of the inert device in a garden on St. Michael Avenue on Tuesday resulted in four days of disruption.

King Charles laughs at get-well card with dog in head cone

Creative Media NewsFriday, 23 February 2024, 22:000

An international outpouring of support has been directed towards the monarch following his recent cancer diagnosis, as evidenced by the messages delivered to Buckingham Palace.It has been filmed that the King enjoys receiving cards from well-wishers, one of which is a dog bearing the inscription, "At least you don't have to wear a cone!"

Ben Leonard: Scouts reported to police after teen killed wrongfully

Creative Media NewsFriday, 23 February 2024, 18:000

Police may investigate whether the Scout Association attempted to obstruct justice after the death of a teenager on a hike.Ben Leonard, 16, from a group visiting Llandudno's Great Orme, fell from cliffs at a height of 200 feet (60 metres).

Navalny’s mother alleges pressure for ‘secret’ burial

Creative Media NewsFriday, 23 February 2024, 12:000

Lyudmila Navalnaya, mother of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, accuses the state of pressuring her for a secret burial and refusing to return his body. Despite a death certificate citing natural causes, Navalny's family believes he was assassinated by the Kremlin, a charge Russia denies. Amidst her grief, Yulia Navalnaya posts a heartfelt message about their daughter's strength, while the Kremlin continues investigating the death.

Valencia: Huge fire destroys flats in Spanish city

Creative Media NewsFriday, 23 February 2024, 10:000

A massive fire in Valencia, Spain, has claimed four lives, injured thirteen, including six firefighters, and left nineteen persons unaccounted for. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed shock and promised full support to the city. The blaze spread rapidly through two buildings, potentially accelerated by strong winds. The cause remains undetermined.

EU, US support outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as NATO chief

Creative Media NewsFriday, 23 February 2024, 4:000

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been endorsed by key NATO allies—the US, UK, France, and Germany—for the role of NATO's secretary-general during a pivotal time related to the Ukraine conflict. Rutte, having previously ruled himself out, now considers the opportunity "very interesting" and enjoys broad support from 16 other NATO members, although he may face resistance from Turkey and Hungary. His candidacy aligns with the alliance's needs for unity and strength, as consensus is required for leadership appointments within the 31-member group.

Russian tourist trip to North Korea: unique, nostalgic experiences

Creative Media NewsFriday, 23 February 2024, 2:000

During a four-day Russia-North Korea tour, around 100 Russians visited North Korea for the first time since the pandemic, experiencing cultural performances and a ski resort. Complaints arose regarding the outdated Air Koryo flight. Despite tourists' ethical concerns, relations between Russia and North Korea, including leader-to-leader ties, are strengthening, as evidenced by Putin gifting Kim Jong Un a limousine amid widening alliances and pledges of increased military cooperation.

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