Scaffolding collapsed as people climbed to see Ethiopia church mural, eyewitness tells BBC
Funerals are held for 36 people who died after scaffolding collapsed at an Orthodox Christian church.
Two dead in attack at UK synagogue on Yom Kippur, suspect shot dead – Reuters
- Two dead in attack at UK synagogue on Yom Kippur, suspect shot dead Reuters
- Two Jewish people killed in Manchester synagogue attack as police declare terrorist incident BBC
- Knife attack alarms UK Jews already dealing with rising antisemitism Reuters
- Live Updates: British Police Say Deadly Attack Outside Synagogue Was Terrorism The New York Times
- British police say deadly rampage at UK synagogue was a terrorist attack Yahoo
Millions of Australians eligible for 5% first home buyers scheme may be unable to afford repayment
Greens and experts argue policies that let first home buyers spend more than usual only creates more expensive housing – without lifting the proportion of homeowners
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Millions of Australians eligible to take up the federal government’s new 5% deposit scheme could be unable to afford mortgage repayments, new analysis has shown.
Data compiled by the Parliamentary Library and commissioned by the Greens shows of the 3.8 million Australians in the top 10 most common professions in Australia, the vast majority would be unable to afford mortgage repayments on the median Australian home without falling into housing stress.
Continue reading...How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla – Al Jazeera
- How the world is responding to Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla Al Jazeera
- Greta Thunberg among activists detained as Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla BBC
- Gaza flotilla activists' boats intercepted by Israeli forces dozens of miles from Gaza coast CBS News
- Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships Reuters
- Meloni feels the squeeze to get tough on Israel after flotilla seizure politico.eu
Renowned chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the conservationist and primatologist renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died.
Will Europe use Russian assets to fund Ukraine? Could Moscow hit back?
Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the 'reparations plan' for Ukraine.
Global protests against Israel’s intercepton of Gaza flotilla
Protesters in cities around the world have condemned Israel's interception of the humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.
Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity
Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing director
A Palestinian food brand says its UK sales increased by 50% to £3.2m in 2024 as shoppers seek out its olive oil in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Zaytoun, the Arabic word for olive or olive tree, is a social enterprise set up to support the resilience of Palestinian communities through fair trade.
Continue reading...India and China to resume direct flights after five-year freeze – Reuters
- India and China to resume direct flights after five-year freeze Reuters
- India and China to resume direct flights after a 5-year suspension NPR
- India and China to resume direct flights after a five-year ban BBC
- India, China to Start Direct Flights as Bilateral Ties Warm Bloomberg.com
- India, China Reach Agreement, Direct Flights From October 26 NDTV
Kabila sentenced to death: What it means for DRC and what’s next
President Felix Tshisekedi's government accuses the former leader of allying with the M23 rebel group.
French unions strike, demand end to austerity and Macron’s spending cuts
Tens of thousands turn out, but numbers are fewer so far than last protest that drew half a million to the streets.
What we know about Israel’s interception of the Gaza flotilla
Videos show Israeli forces intercepting several aid boats in international waters and detaining activists onboard.
Watch: Two Delta passenger planes collide at LaGuardia Airport
One flight attendant sustained a minor injury following the low-speed, taxiway collision.
‘My pay is being held hostage’: Federal workers on US government shutdown
Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse - though not all of them oppose the shutdown.
Kenyan activists abducted after joining opposition rally in Uganda
Pair had crossed border to support presidential campaign of reggae singer Bobi Wine
Two Kenyan activists have been abducted in Uganda after attending a presidential campaign event for Bobi Wine, the reggae musician turned politician.
Heavily armed security operatives detained Bob Njagi, the chair of Free Kenya, and Nicholas Oyoo, the movement’s secretary general, at a petrol station near Kampala on Wednesday afternoon.
Continue reading...Al Jazeera reports from scene of Philippines earthquake in Cebu
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo has been seeing the destruction left by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Philippines.
Deadly Manchester synagogue attack: What we know about victims and attacker
A car was rammed into pedestrians and at least one person stabbed as worshippers arrived to celebrate Yom Kippur.
Benidorm cracks down on lewd t-shirts and items in shop windows
Authorities fear souvenirs with jokes and sexual messages on them are hurting the area's image.
Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave – Reuters
- Israel blocks main road to Gaza City, gives residents last chance to leave Reuters
- Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers its response to Trump's peace proposal AP News
- At least 53 Palestinians killed in fresh wave of Israeli attacks on Gaza The Guardian
- Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan BBC
- Israel threatens all staying in Gaza City, kills at least 53 in enclave Al Jazeera
Stranded in Gaza, I risk losing my UK scholarship as evacuation stalls
Delays and opaque rules mean students like me face losing scholarships and futures as bombs fall and deadlines pass.