Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles
A countrywide alert had warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Four of them, and 39 attack drones, were used in the attack, which killed at least four people, officials said.
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Live briefing: First hostages to be released starting Sunday under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Under the deal, approved by Israel’s government, 33 Israeli hostages will be exchanged for more than 730 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Four killed in strike on central Kyiv, Ukraine says
The attack shattered windows caused a fire in a non-residential building, authorities say.
Plan to demolish UK’s first public beach hut in Bournemouth prompts anger
Local people criticise council over decision to raze hut built in 1909 to make way for work on nearby pier Admittedly, it looks a little shabby. A wooden slat next to the front door and a window pane are missing and a lick of paint would definitely not go amiss. But in the seaside town…
Home Office upgrades inquiry into Kent immigration centre after legal challenge
Asylum seekers formally held at Manston will get funded legal representation after challenging Home Office decision Asylum seekers will receive funded legal representation at an inquiry into a catalogue of failures at a centre in Kent where small boat arrivals are processed, after a legal challenge by detainees. Manston, a short-term holding facility outside Ramsgate,…
Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly
More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change The slap of an enormous tail upon grey waters as a humpback whale leaps from the sea is becoming an increasingly possible – although still rare – natural thrill around Britain. The 30-tonne, 15 metre-long migratory giants…
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal – BBC.com
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal BBC.com Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal: Live updates CNN 33 hostages, 737 prisoners, 42 days: Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire deal | Key details Hindustan Times The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce The New York Times Israel-Hamas cease-fire:…
Middle East crisis live: Israel says 737 prisoners to initially be freed after cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire
Israeli justice ministry says the Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be released as part of truce’s first phase, under which Hamas is to free 33 hostages See all our Middle East crisis coverage Welcome to our live coverage of the Israel-Gaza war. It’s approaching 8am in in Tel Aviv and Gaza City – here’s a…
Dozens of UK transport police stations may close despite rise in assaults
British Transport Police say hiring freeze and £8.5m shortfall in funding will lead to a ‘reduced presence’ Dozens of British Transport Police (BTP) stations across Britain face possible closure, leaving fewer officers protecting the railway at a time when assaults on passengers have reached record levels. BTP officials have imposed a hiring freeze and warned…
Tuscany among top 10 cheapest summer holiday destinations for 2025
Italian region comes surprise eighth place and has plenty of budget package deals available, according to Which? January is the best month to book a summer holiday – and this year there is a surprise budget option: Tuscany. According to Which?, the central Italian region is among the cheapest package holiday destinations for 2025. Researchers…