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UN relief convoy reaches north Gaza via new Israeli land route
According to the United Nations, food has been delivered to northern Gaza via a land route for the first time in three weeks. According to the Israeli military, six World Food Programme transporters breached a gate in the Gaza border fence. It added that the delivery on Tuesday night was "part of a pilot programme to prevent Hamas from seizing control of the aid."
Bill to quash sub-postmasters’ convictions in scandal
The government intends to introduce a law later that will overturn the erroneous convictions of sub-post managers implicated in the Horizon IT scandal. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that the proposed Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill "marks an important step forward in finally clearing" the names of hundreds of wronged branch managers whose lives have been "callously torn apart."
Four million Brits live with ‘silent killer,’ NHS warns
Although frequently asymptomatic, the "silent killer" can cause fatal heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and vascular dementia if left untreated. An estimated 32% of adults are affected, with roughly 10% of this population remaining undiagnosed. To locate the "missing millions," the NHS has announced that an additional 2.5 million blood pressure tests will be conducted in community pharmacies this year and next.
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 4-0 to get closer to La Liga title
On Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Junior converted a rebound from Antonio Rudiger's second-timed header midway through the first half. However, a Celta side coached by former Madrid manager Rafa Benitez collapsed late. Rudiger scored an own goal with eleven minutes remaining when his second header collided with the bar, deflected off Celta custodian Vicente Guaita, and crossed the line. This secured the victory for the hosts.
Labour: Scrapping non-dom tax humiliates government
Rachel Reeves responded when asked why she did not commend the chancellor for adopting an idea she endorses: "Consider the positive impact that could have resulted had the chancellor and prime minister taken this action years ago… "They have exhausted their supply of ideas." Eliminating the non-dom tax status for affluent foreign nationals, according to shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, is "a complete disgrace for this government."
Bitcoin price hits record highs at $72k
In mid-morning, the largest cryptocurrency in the world was trading at $71,700, an increase of 3.1% for the day and over 60% since the beginning of the year. Moreover, flows into recently introduced US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have accumulated flows exceeding $106 billion since the beginning of the year, continue to fuel Bitcoin's momentum.
Taylor Swift-led vinyl renaissance noticed by price data experts
Those who compute the escalating cost of living have acknowledged the extraordinary success of Taylor Swift in the realm of vinyl music sales. Vinyl records have been reintroduced to the basket of products utilized by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to monitor prices and calculate the inflation rate, marking their return after over three decades.
Rachel Reeves argues Labour won’t save failing councils
When queried whether she would permit local governments to increase taxes or advise them to perish or swim, the shadow chancellor responded, "I have no qualms regarding the magnitude of the challenge I will assume upon assuming the role later this year, and I must be forthright with the public." Insolvent councils will not be bailed out by Labour, according to the shadow chancellor. "I'm not going to be able to fix all the problems straightaway," Reeves admitted.
Five agencies withdraw Kate’s photo over ‘manipulation’ concerns
The fifth picture service to withdraw a photograph of the Princess of Wales and her children due to concerns about the image is PA, a prominent news agency in the United Kingdom. Concerns that the image had been "manipulated" had already prompted four international photo agencies to retract the image. The Mother's Day photograph, which Prince William captured, marked the initial public appearance of Catherine since her January surgery, as announced by Kensington Palace.
The best-selling SUV is back—is it better?
The Volkswagen Group, which owns, among others, Skoda, Seat, and Porsche, is no minor force in the automotive industry. However, starting in 2018, the Tiguan has dominated sales as the best-selling model not only within the Volkswagen lineup but throughout the entire auto group. Therefore, the introduction of a new one is a significant event, particularly for VW executives.
Fireworks, eggs thrown at Amsterdam Holocaust museum opening
Protesting alongside pro-Palestinian individuals, Jews engaged in dissent against Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the inauguration of a novel Holocaust museum. Eggs were hurled, and fireworks were set ablaze as pro-Palestinian demonstrators congregated in Amsterdam to celebrate the opening of the National Holocaust Museum. The visit of the Israeli president to Amsterdam's recently inaugurated National Holocaust Museum has incited demonstrations throughout the city.
This Morning: Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard debut
Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have expressed their "utmost excitement" regarding their debut appearance on This Morning. The two expressed gratitude to the audience for their well-wishes, with Shephard stating that they were "ecstatic" to be hosting the program. The personalities have replaced Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, who both resigned last year following an extensive search by ITV.
