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Solar eclipse chaser travels to Toronto for 7th time
Since twenty-five years ago, Birmingham-based general practitioner Sarah Marwick has travelled to France, Wyoming, the Arctic Circle, France, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Libya, and now Toronto in pursuit of solar eclipses. Tuesday at 4:00 a.m., Sarah Marwick received a phone call informing her to prepare her companion and children for their Heathrow to Toronto, Chicago layover flight. The 3,500-mile voyage in anticipation of witnessing the seventh total solar eclipse had commenced.
Tens of thousands of Israelis demand Gaza hostage deal in Tel Aviv
In protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tens of thousands of Israelis have gathered to demand a Gaza hostage agreement. Following the recovery of captive Elad Katzir's body by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), demonstrations broke out in Tel Aviv and other cities. Local media reported that protesters chanted "elections now" and "Elad, we apologise."
Murder suspects arrested after park remains find
Two individuals have been brought into custody in connection with the remains discovered on Rowdown Fields in New Addington on Tuesday morning: a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman. In the borough of Croydon, two individuals have been apprehended on suspicion of homicide after the unearthing of human remains in a park. On Saturday, entities were arrested in the presence of a woman, 48, and a man, 44.
UK PM Cameron calls Israel support ‘not unconditional’
Foreign Secretary David Cameron writes in a newspaper column that America's backing of Israel is contingent on the country's observance of international humanitarian law. The former prime minister's remarks were made days after seven aid workers, including three Britons, were slain in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike.
Climate change may prompt earlier cicada emergence, US prepares
According to experts, climate change may be gradually modifying the range and behaviour of cicadas, as billions of these insects are projected to invade the United States. Beginning later this month, broods of 13-year and 17-year cicadas will emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, marking one of the largest emergences in living memory.
Nail salon prices rise with united workers’ action
On Monday, "thousands" of nail technicians, according to the Nail Tech Organisation, will band together to raise their prices collectively in an effort to obtain an equitable wage. On Monday, prices at nail salons throughout the United Kingdom are expected to increase as "thousands" of employees unite. Nail technicians from every region of the United Kingdom are uniting to increase their prices beginning on April 8.
China conducts South China Sea combat patrol amidst US war game
China has undertaken military "combat patrols" in the contested South China Sea, thereby increasing tensions in the region on the same day that the United States, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia execute their inaugural joint military exercises. The Philippines was expected to conduct joint drills in the same area on the same day, according to defence chiefs from all four countries. Beijing's unexpected announcement of a naval exercise on Sunday followed that day.
Heappey: UK must ready for war despite lagging behind
James Heappey, a former minister of the armed forces, wrote that numerous government agencies had neglected to conduct shelter evacuation drills. Preparing the nation for war is the best way to increase the likelihood of peace; however, a former defence minister has warned that the United Kingdom is "very far behind."
What is the celebration like for Eid al-Fitr in 2024?
As no new moon was visible on Monday evening following Maghrib prayers, Muslims in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries will observe an additional day of fasting to mark the conclusion of the 30th day of Ramadan. The inaugural day of Eid will subsequently transpire on Wednesday, April 10th. Determining the first day of Eid al-Fitr is the observation of the crescent moon that signifies the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
Nationwide petition for Virgin Money takeover gains momentum
A special meeting is imminent as a petition urging Nationwide to grant members a voice in its acquisition of Virgin Money approaches the required number of signatures. Debbie Crosbie led the building society, which maintains that consulting its 16 million members who own the mutual on its proposal for the High Street lender is unnecessary. Nationwide contends that any consultation could cause the £2.9 billion transaction to be delayed.
‘Hardest Geezer’ resumes Africa run after jungle ordeal, robbery
Russ Cook, who over 350 days covered more than 16,000 kilometres while running from the point of South Africa to Tunisia under the moniker "Hardest Geezer" on social media, has completed the journey. A British individual has commenced his final day of the arduous challenge to run the length of Africa in Tunisia. Running for over 350 days, Russ Cook, who self-identifies as "Hardest Geezer" on social media, has accumulated the equivalent of 385 marathons.
Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza after seven months
Contradictory reports exist regarding the extent and duration of the Israeli ground forces' withdrawal from the southern Gaza Strip, including Khan Younis, despite the military's official statement to the contrary. "As of today, Sunday, April 7th, the mission of the 98th commando division of the IDF in Khan Younis has been completed. "To prepare for future operations and to recuperate, the division withdrew from the Gaza Strip," the army said in a statement on Sunday.
