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Families Flee Southern Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
Amid Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah-linked targets in southern Lebanon, families rushed to escape. Many packed belongings and headed north in cars, trucks, and on motorcycles. Some residents, like Zahra Sawli from Nabatieh, reported intense bombardment and received warnings from the Israeli military to evacuate areas near Hezbollah positions. Zahra described hearing bombings early in the morning, with strikes intensifying by noon. "I saw a lot of strikes, glass shattering, and many people stuck in traffic trying to flee," she told the BBC. Roads leading to Beirut became clogged with vehicles, and some, like one family of five, arrived in the capital on a single motorbike, exhausted and desperate.
Iranian President Accuses Israel of Escalating Conflict
Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has accused Israel of intensifying tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during his first official visit to the U.S. at the UN General Assembly in New York, Pezeshkian warned that no one would benefit from a wider war in the region. The reformist leader, who assumed office in July after advocating for improved relations with the West, emphasized that Israel is pushing for a broader conflict. “If a larger war erupts, it benefits no one, and Israel is the one seeking this escalation,” he said.
Suspect Wrote About Trump Assassination Attempt in Pre-Written Note
A suspected gunman, arrested near Donald Trump’s golf course, had written a note months earlier stating his intent to kill the former president, according to a recent court filing. The note explicitly read, “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.” Prosecutors revealed the letter on Monday and plan to charge 58-year-old Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of a political candidate. Routh has been in custody since his arrest on 15 September in Florida. U.S. Federal Judge Ryon McCabe ordered Routh to remain detained without bail, citing the strong evidence against him.
Hecklers Disrupt Rachel Reeves’ Speech at Labour Conference
Rachel Reeves, during her speech at the Labour conference, announced a pilot scheme for breakfast clubs at 750 primary schools. However, her speech was interrupted by hecklers who called for a halt to arms sales to Israel and raised concerns about environmental issues. Reeves, the UK’s first female chancellor, was addressing the audience in Liverpool when disruptions erupted. A young man in the crowd shouted, “We are still selling arms to Israel. I thought we voted for change, Rachel. Climate breakdown is on our doorstep.” Additional heckles such as “Free Palestine” and “Stop oil” echoed from the audience.
The Reform conference begins with Nigel Farage’s party claiming victory in the next election. allegations that Parliamentary security advised him to cancel Clacton surgeries
The Reform UK convention will begin today at midday in Birmingham. Nigel Farage's party insists on winning the next general election. Reform claims that after obtaining five seats in the House of Commons in this year's July election, they will be able to replace Labour in power by 2029. Mr. Farage will use his keynote speech at the party's summit this afternoon to offer a 'clarion appeal for change.'
Ibstock Junior School Faces Criticism Over Bullying and Injury Concerns
In recent weeks, Ibstock Junior School, located on Melbourne Road in Ibstock, Leicestershire, has come under fire from parents over growing concerns about bullying, injuries, and poor communication with school leadership. The school, which serves children aged 7 to 11 and holds an Ofsted rating of "Good," is facing criticism from multiple families, who claim that Headmaster Phil Lewin and his staff have failed to adequately address serious complaints regarding student safety and well-being. With a capacity of 360 students and 332 currently enrolled, Ibstock Junior School has long been seen as a reliable institution for primary education in the local community. However, recent events have led many parents to question whether the school’s leadership is doing enough to protect their children and uphold its values of safety and respect.
This year, millions of depositors will fall inside the interest tax net
According to recent data, the number of persons anticipated to pay tax on savings interest will have tripled in three years. As interest rates climb and people reach their tax-free threshold, many more savers must pay savings tax. According to a Freedom of Information request from AJ Bell, nearly 2.1 million people are likely to pay tax on their savings this year, up from approximately 647,000 in the 2021/22 tax year.
Lebanon shaken by hand-held radio blasts as ‘solar energy systems erupt’
Israel's defense minister announced a "new phase" of the war as its forces focused on the northern front with Lebanon, where nine people were killed in the latest wave of explosives. A second wave of explosions has shaken Lebanon, this time connected to hand-held radios, with reports indicating that solar energy installations have also exploded in numerous regions.
New research lists top rat-infested cities outside New York City—is your hometown on the list?
New York is known as the most rat-infested city in the United States, but can you determine the other worst-plagued areas? These dreaded vermin are synonymous with city life, although some urban areas have a more excellent rat issue than others. California's San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles were ranked second and third, respectively, followed by Philadelphia.
ELN rebel offensive threatens peace process, says Colombian President Petro
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia has warned that an attack on a military base in the country's east "practically closes" peace talks. Late on Tuesday, Petro blamed the Marxist National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group for a previous attack in Puerto Jordan, in northeastern Arauca province, that killed two soldiers and injured at least 21.
Two LA residents catch brain-eating raccoon parasite in ‘concerning’ incidence
Two persons in Los Angeles have contracted a raccoon-borne parasite that can burrow into the brain and cause blindness. The unidentified individuals dwell in the South Bay region and have been diagnosed with Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm. Raccoon roundworm is a common parasitic ailment in which a worm infects raccoons' intestines and excretes its eggs in their feces.
Huw Edwards’ sentence isn’t reviewable since MPs criticize ‘leniency’
There are calls to make a mechanism for light sentencing more accessible, following indignation that a former BBC presenter was spared jail for his crimes. The London Victims' Commissioner has urged for an easier way to appeal light sentences after it was revealed that the Huw Edwards case cannot be revisited. The discredited BBC veteran was spared jail on Monday for viewing indecent photos of children as young as seven, with a six-month suspended sentence imposed at Westminster Magistrates Court.
